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Le Bernardine

M. Chapoutier

Châteauneuf-du-Pape · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Rhône-style Red Blend
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

  • 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.

  • 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…