Vignobles Brunier ( Frédéric & Daniel Brunier )
La Royale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
A deep garnet color with orange edges. Medium tears. Strong nose initially with red fruit notes and a light earthy note. Medium minus acid, medium plus tannin. Black current, red fruit, minerals. Flavors meld and mellow into balance after aeration (at least an hour).
A deep garnet color with orange edges. Medium tears. Strong nose initially with red fruit notes and a light earthy note. Medium minus acid, medium plus tannin. Black current, red fruit, minerals. Flavors meld and mellow into balance after aeration (at least an hour).
Aug 23rd, 2019
Am excellent dark berry start with a tinge of date. The middle is dark chocolate, and the wine finishes with a mineral black pepper spice.
Am excellent dark berry start with a tinge of date. The middle is dark chocolate, and the wine finishes with a mineral black pepper spice.
Feb 5th, 2019
Pure red fruit, almost delicate but with nice concentration, it could use more complexity but is quite pleasant.
Pure red fruit, almost delicate but with nice concentration, it could use more complexity but is quite pleasant.
Dec 22nd, 2018
Wonderfully crafted blend that's equal parts earthy with subtle fruit notes. A truly great Chateauneuf du Pape!
Wonderfully crafted blend that's equal parts earthy with subtle fruit notes. A truly great Chateauneuf du Pape!
Jun 10th, 2018Wow! In honor of the century mark for the brunier family. Fresh mixed berries, lavender, it actually reminds me of fresh pressed grapes at a winery just on the nose. Palate is a more ripe and jammy version of La Crau, although I haven’t had the ‘15. Strawberries and raspberries for days, but also a game quality with floral essence. This seems like a great value for 40 bones.
Wow! In honor of the century mark for the brunier family. Fresh mixed berries, lavender, it actually reminds me of fresh pressed grapes at a winery just on the nose. Palate is a more ripe and jammy version of La Crau, although I haven’t had the ‘15. Strawberries and raspberries for days, but also a game quality with floral essence. This seems like a great value for 40 bones.
Mar 31st, 2018
Dark fruit, some spice and earthiness on the nose. Carries over to the palate with other layers of complexity. Bold, but with layers of subtlety and nuance. Long lingering finish. Delicious!
Dark fruit, some spice and earthiness on the nose. Carries over to the palate with other layers of complexity. Bold, but with layers of subtlety and nuance. Long lingering finish. Delicious!
Mar 10th, 2018Whole Foods; C M+; N ripe berry, currant; T same with balanced acidity, m + body; great with lamb
Whole Foods; C M+; N ripe berry, currant; T same with balanced acidity, m + body; great with lamb
Feb 3rd, 2018