M. Chapoutier
La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Aromas of wet grass and slate. Strong mineral tastes with a small influx of cherry. Medium to high acidity. Good length. Needs time to open up and breathe.
Aromas of wet grass and slate. Strong mineral tastes with a small influx of cherry. Medium to high acidity. Good length. Needs time to open up and breathe.
Jun 26th, 2016
An absolute gem. Perfectly blended, feminine, harmonious and beautiful.
An absolute gem. Perfectly blended, feminine, harmonious and beautiful.
Mar 4th, 2016
I thought this wine would offer up happiness in a bottle - nope. Astringent, unbalanced, flat on the mid pallet. The best thing this Rhone blend had going for it was it's color - but that only goes so far.
I thought this wine would offer up happiness in a bottle - nope. Astringent, unbalanced, flat on the mid pallet. The best thing this Rhone blend had going for it was it's color - but that only goes so far.
Feb 23rd, 2016
Purple tinged ruby. Flowery, violet Syrah-like nose. Very young, fresh fruit. Vibrant indeed, crunchy cherry fruit. Grenache with some Syrah and Mourvèdre in concrete. Not very typical CdP but good.
Purple tinged ruby. Flowery, violet Syrah-like nose. Very young, fresh fruit. Vibrant indeed, crunchy cherry fruit. Grenache with some Syrah and Mourvèdre in concrete. Not very typical CdP but good.
Nov 17th, 2015Medium ruby in color; blackberries, plums, dried herbs, and baking spices on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like lavender, blueberries, dark chocolate, camphor, graphite, and clay pots with a long finish. Even more complex after an hour long decant. I love this wine. Paired well with a steak. Nellie liked it with steak.
Medium ruby in color; blackberries, plums, dried herbs, and baking spices on the nose; medium plus acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like lavender, blueberries, dark chocolate, camphor, graphite, and clay pots with a long finish. Even more complex after an hour long decant. I love this wine. Paired well with a steak. Nellie liked it with steak.
May 29th, 2024
I had the 2013 and was so worried that it would be terrible due to the challenges with that vintage. But this was YUM! Dried strawberry and lavender. Delightful. Aged well.
I had the 2013 and was so worried that it would be terrible due to the challenges with that vintage. But this was YUM! Dried strawberry and lavender. Delightful. Aged well.
Jan 2nd, 2024
Dark garnet in color, black cherry and cedar on the nose. Dark fruit, baking spices, and hints of leather. My only choice for a decanter was a blender, so just did a pop and pour. Fairly hot- 14.5% ABV. Will be good with grilled ono. Hanea Beach in the background. Our view for the next few days!
Dark garnet in color, black cherry and cedar on the nose. Dark fruit, baking spices, and hints of leather. My only choice for a decanter was a blender, so just did a pop and pour. Fairly hot- 14.5% ABV. Will be good with grilled ono. Hanea Beach in the background. Our view for the next few days!
Apr 30th, 2017
Enjoyed this wine on New Years Eve with my baby
Enjoyed this wine on New Years Eve with my baby
Jan 1st, 2017