Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2022
Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2022 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Telegramme Vieux Telegraphe 2018 Vieux Telegraphe · Rhône | £46.00 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Giraud (organic) 2022 Domaine Giraud · Rhône | £49.00 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, H Brunier et Fils - Half 2005 Brunier Family · Rhône | £49.00 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, H Brunier et Fils 2006 Brunier Family · Rhône | £49.50 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the southern Rhône's great names, and La Gardine is one of its most dependable estates. This 2022 rouge is built around Grenache — as almost all serious Châteauneuf is — with Syrah and Mourvèdre adding structure and a darker, more savoury edge. The vintage was warm and generous, producing wines with real depth and flesh. This has the ripe, sun-soaked character you'd expect from that year, but there's enough freshness and grip to keep it honest. We find it drinking very well already: dark cherry, wild herbs, and something almost meaty on the nose, then a broad, warmly structured palate that finishes with spice and dusty mineral bite.