Chateau de la Gardine, Rasteau 2022
Chateau de la Gardine, Rasteau 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red (France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is little. Good with barbecue, steak, cheese board, venison. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £22.96 at Slurp.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Violette du Manoir, Castillon - Côtes de Bordeaux 2017 | £23.00 | |||
| Rasteau, Domaine la Soumade, Frédéric Roméro 2024 Domaine La Soumade - F Romero · Rhône | £23.00 | |||
| Saint-Emilion, Jean-Pierre Moueix 2018 Jean-Pierre Moueix · Bordeaux | £23.00 | |||
| Rasteau La Soumade 2010 Domaine La Soumade · Rhône | £24.10 |
'The winemaking tradition of the Brunel family goes back to the 17th century. Gaston Brunel, a famous négociant, acquired the Château de la Gardine in Châteauneuf 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. Château 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.'