Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023
Château Saint-Roch, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023 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 Vaudieu Closerie 2023 Brechet · Rhône | £35.00 | |||
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Tradition, Domaine Font de Vent (organic) 2024 Famille Gonnet · Rhône | £39.00 | |||
| Domaine Roger Sabon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Olivets 2024 Domaine Roger Sabon · Rhône | £39.10 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape, Domaine de la Chartreuse | £34.50 |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's most recognisable, and most polarising, appellations: generous to the point of flamboyance in warm years, yet capable of real depth and complexity when the site and the hand behind it are right. Château Saint-Roch sits in the southern Rhône, working with the classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre across vineyards defined by the famous galets roulés - those large, heat-retaining stones that make this corner of Provence so distinctive. The 2023 vintage brought another warm, concentrated season, and this wine has the density and warmth to show for it. It's a big, confident wine with dark plum and wild herbs at its core, iron-edged tannins, and a finish that lingers with spice and earthy warmth. Drink it with something off the grill and no particular hurry to be anywhere.