M. Chapoutier
La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
It's not necessarily the wine I'd prefer to drink, but the 2016 La Bernadine was certainly aptly placed (by Chapoutier) as the "better" wine in our impromptu Chapoutier study. Compared to the 2017 La Ciboise, this was more concentrated, primary, and persistent. It's a fruit bomb on both the nose and palate, mixing red and black fruits, and a discernable candied sweetness in the back of the palate. Spices, dried herbs, and musk sit nicely in the background. I feel the acidity and plush tannins helps mask the whooping 15% abv. Finishes long and sweet, with a interesting hint of orange rind-like bitterness. The quality is undeniable, but it's not a wine I'd care for.
It's not necessarily the wine I'd prefer to drink, but the 2016 La Bernadine was certainly aptly placed (by Chapoutier) as the "better" wine in our impromptu Chapoutier study. Compared to the 2017 La Ciboise, this was more concentrated, primary, and persistent. It's a fruit bomb on both the nose and palate, mixing red and black fruits, and a discernable candied sweetness in the back of the palate. Spices, dried herbs, and musk sit nicely in the background. I feel the acidity and plush tannins helps mask the whooping 15% abv. Finishes long and sweet, with a interesting hint of orange rind-like bitterness. The quality is undeniable, but it's not a wine I'd care for.
Sep 16th, 2020
Good producer, but this vintage is way off the mark. Fruit is flabby and structure is weak.
Good producer, but this vintage is way off the mark. Fruit is flabby and structure is weak.
Feb 12th, 2020
Fruity, great legs and tannins. Slight peppery finish.
Fruity, great legs and tannins. Slight peppery finish.
Jun 16th, 2021
Nice CDP. Nice gift brought to family Christmas dinner!
Nice CDP. Nice gift brought to family Christmas dinner!
Dec 24th, 2020
Fruity from Grenache. Much concentrated and rich than 2015 in 2018. Comfortable spiciness. Concentrated raspberry, blueberry etc. At least 2 hours after should be necessary. 2016 @1600, Eva - XH, 201015-201017
Fruity from Grenache. Much concentrated and rich than 2015 in 2018. Comfortable spiciness. Concentrated raspberry, blueberry etc. At least 2 hours after should be necessary. 2016 @1600, Eva - XH, 201015-201017
Oct 15th, 2020
15% alc but very balanced beautiful acidity
15% alc but very balanced beautiful acidity
Oct 4th, 2020
