Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023 vs Lyme Bay, Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2020
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Lyme Bay, Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2020 currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £42.50 | £42.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Château De La Gardine | Lyme Bay |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Syrah, Shiraz, Grenache, Garnacha, Mourvèdre | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Château De La Gardine, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Rouge 2023
La Gardine is one of the southern Rhône's most consistent names, farming 57 hectares across some of Châteauneuf's most storied soils. Their straight Châteauneuf rouge is a Grenache-led blend that captures everything the appellation does best: warmth, generosity, and that wild herbal scrubland quality that no amount of winemaking intervention can manufacture. The 2023 vintage was warm and dry, producing wines of real concentration, and La Gardine has handled it with characteristic assurance. We find it rich but not heavy, with dark fruit, roasted herbs, and a savouriness that keeps the ripeness honest.
Lyme Bay, Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2020
Lyme Bay's 2020 Martin's Lane Pinot Noir is a brilliant example of just how far English red wines have come. There’s classic cool-climate Pinot character here: bright red cherries, wild strawberries, a little cranberry crunch, and just a hint of earthy spice. The palate is silky and pure, with fine tannins and a gentle touch of oak that gives it structure without overshadowing the fruit. It’s got enough depth to pair beautifully with food (think duck, roast chicken, or grilled salmon), but it’s also just a joy to sip and savour on its own. Lyme Bay Winery in Devon is at the forefront of English still wine production, sourcing fruit from top vineyard sites in warmer counties like Essex and Kent.
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