Benjamin Brunel Rasteau 2022

CHÂTEAU DE LA GARDINE

Benjamin Brunel Rasteau
2022

  • Aperitif
  • Lamb
  • Beef

$22.00

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
123778
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ General listing
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$20.31
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Rhône Valley
Varietal(s)
Grenache 70 %
Syrah 20 %
Alcohol percentage
13%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
3 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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About this winery

Château de la Gardine is a family estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Three generations of winemakers passionately craft wines renowned for their authentic expression of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape terroir and their ageing potential. Overlooking the Rhône, Château de la Gardine's vines surround the winery and are planted on typical Châteauneuf-du-Pape soils: limestone, sand and rolled pebbles. In 1963, the estate expanded northwards, acquiring vines in the Rasteau and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages...

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Production notes

Hand-picked in crates. Rigorous sorting, de-stemming, partial blending of grape varieties; low-temperature pre-fermentation maceration before alcoholic fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation. Aged in stainless steel and cement vats.

Tasting notes

Colour : A deep garnet-red color with violet highlights. Nose: Notes of blackcurrant, violet, blackberry, licorice. Evolves after a few years' cellaring into aromas of prune stone fruit and leather. On the palate: Full-bodied and generous, with tight, elegant tannins. In time, it will evolve towards more complex aromas of clafoutis cherry and kirsch. Food & wine pairing: Grilled meats, delicately seasoned with herbes de Provence. Lamb shoulder with thyme, grilled chicken with rosemary. It's also an ideal accompaniment to summer meals in the form of tapas and grilled meats. Last but not least, the supple tannins and fruitiness of Rasteau will make it an ideal ally for the usually difficult pairings with spicy cuisine: curry, tagine, etc.