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Le Bernardine
Châteauneuf-du-Pape · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- France
- Region
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Appellation
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roast meats · lamb · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201093 pts
The best La Bernardine I can recall, this is a wonderfully full-bodied yet elegant rendering of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Garrigue and floral notes make a healthy impression on the nose, while the expansive herb and black cherry flavors linger on the silky finish. Drink now–2025.
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200991 pts
Chapoutier has fashioned a full-bodied, creamy-textured 2009 Le Bernardine, with dark, plummy fruit and a hint of chocolate liqueur that ably reflect the warm vintage. Yet despite all of the lushness, the wine doesn't come across as heavy or overdone, making it attractive for ea…