Château De La Gardine, Brunel De La Gardine Crozes-Hermitage 2024
Château De La Gardine, Brunel De La Gardine Crozes-Hermitage 2024 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Syrah, in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with barbecue, lamb, beef stew, pizza. Cheapest offer £20.90 at Honest Grapes.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crozes Hermitage Silene Chave Selection 2019 JL Chave Selection · Rhône | £24.80 | |||
| Saint-Joseph, Vignoble de la Tour d'Arras, Catherine & Pascal Jamet 2024 Pascal Jamet · Rhône | £25.50 | |||
| Crozes Hermitage Les Jalets Jaboulet 2009 | £28.00 | |||
| Saint-Joseph, Les Traverses, Catherine & Pascal Jamet 2024 (organic) 2024 Pascal Jamet · Rhône | £28.00 |
Château de la Gardine is best known as a serious force in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, but their Brunel de la Gardine range reaches north into Crozes-Hermitage with real conviction. This 2024 is Syrah doing what the northern Rhône does best: brooding and savoury, with that telltale combination of dark fruit and cured meat that makes the appellation so compelling. It is not a wine trying to be Hermitage — it is honest, generous, and built for the table. The 2024 vintage in the Rhône brought cooler conditions and good freshness, and you can taste it here: the wine has energy and definition without sacrificing the warmth that makes Crozes so drinkable.