Chateau de la Gardine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc 2022
Chateau de la Gardine, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Blanc 2022 is a dry, very full-bodied white from Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is gentle; oak influence is little. Good with cheese board, roast pork, roast chicken, chicken curry. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc, Chante Cigale 2024 Domaine Chante Cigale · Rhône | £33.25 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Charbonniere 2024 Domaine de la Charbonniere · Rhône | £54.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Beaucastel 2007 Famille Perrin · Rhône | £126.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Rayas 2005 Chateau Rayas · Rhône | £853.00 |
' The winemaking tradition of the Brunel family goes back to the 17th century. Gaston Brunel, a famous negociant, acquired the Chateau de la Gardine in Chateauneuf du Pape in 1945. The estate is now run by his two sons Patrick and Maxime, their wives Eve and Maryse, three of his grandchildren Marie-Odile, Philippe and Laure and two of his great-grandchildren Guillaume and Thibault. The estate spreads over 52 ha of vineyards (48 ha of red and 4 ha of white) and 20 ha of forests, all gathered around the property. The domaine is famous for the quality of their wines and for the iconic Gardine bottle. Chateau de la Gardine have always been very respectful of the planet. They have long used organic fertilizer, encouraged biodiversity (20 ha of forest, apicultural set-aside areas, insect houses) and use controlled weeding. '