Tardieu-Laurent, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021
DESCRIPTION
The tannins on this Châteauneuf-du-Pape are as soft as goose down. This red wine from the Rhône Valley was aged for 10 months in an oak cask and 10 more months in an oak vat. This mixed ageing process allows for the wine to acquire more body, while still remaining soft on the tongue. This Châteauneuf is a blend of Grenache (75%), Mourvèdre (10%), Syrah (10%), and Cinsault (5%). It expresses comforting aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, with slight hints of licorice and spices. This wine is the perfect match for venison with mushrooms, a leg of lamb, duck with porcini mushrooms, or goat cheese or Ousso-Iraty.
REGION
Rhône
France
One of France's oldest wine-growing areas, the Rhone is a powerhouse of wine production. Stretching 150 miles across France from Lyon to Provence, the region is home to over 6000 wine-growing properties. Here, red wine is king - 90% of the grapes grown in the Rhône region are red, with varieties like Syrah, Grenache and Roussane amongst the most prolific. The region is equally famed for its gastronomy - and with such a variety of wines available, you're sure to find the perfect bottle to match!
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A nice complexity with dark fruit aromas and spicy touches. A wine to enjoy over time.
