Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023
Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah (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, venison, beef stew.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf Du Pape Val de Dieu 2021 Famille Brechet · Rhône | £42.32 | |||
| Domaine des Senechaux Chateauneuf du Pape 2022 Domaine des Senechaux · Rhône | £41.15 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Télégramme, Famille Brunier 2023 Brunier Family · Rhône | £44.00 | |||
| Domaine Roger Sabon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Olivets 2024 Domaine Roger Sabon · Rhône | £39.10 |
La Gardine is one of the southern Rhône's most consistent names, farming 57 hectares across some of Châteauneuf's most storied soils. Their straight Châteauneuf rouge is a Grenache-led blend that captures everything the appellation does best: warmth, generosity, and that wild herbal scrubland quality that no amount of winemaking intervention can manufacture. The 2023 vintage was warm and dry, producing wines of real concentration, and La Gardine has handled it with characteristic assurance. We find it rich but not heavy, with dark fruit, roasted herbs, and a savouriness that keeps the ripeness honest.