M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2022 vs Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £39.99 | £39.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | M Chapoutier | Cobos |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Grenache | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Region | Rhône | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2022
M. Chapoutier's Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine is a classic expression of this legendary southern Rhône appellation, crafted from vines planted on the famous Quaternary terrace with its distinctive surface of shingles from the ancient Rhône riverbed. This wine showcases the complexity and power that have made Châteauneuf-du-Pape one of France's most celebrated red wines. Why You'll Love It This is Châteauneuf-du-Pape with real character—complex yet subtle, spicy and fruity with remarkable depth. The 2022 vintage was challenging, requiring constant adaptation through drought and heat, but the result is a luminous wine with exceptional balance. M. Chapoutier's traditional vinification in concrete tanks ensures maximum extraction of colour and tannins, creating a wine with structure, elegance, and excellent ageing potential. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Quaternary terrace in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where the surface is covered with distinctive shingles (galets) from the former bed of the Rhône. The 2022 vintage presented challenges with drought and heat, requiring meticulous vineyard management and patience to achieve full maturity. Traditional vinification is carried out in closed concrete tanks with a vatting period of around 3 weeks at high temperature, ensuring maximum extraction of colour and tannins from the blend of different grape varieties that define this appellation. Tasting Notes Complex yet subtle nose with aromas of blackcurrant and plum, followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, and morello cherry. On the palate, it's spicy and fruity with layers of dark fruit, warm spice, and fine tannins. The finish is long and satisfying with excellent structure and balance. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine that shines with tuna carpaccio, roasted meats, grilled lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, wild game, or medium-maturity cheeses. Also excellent with cassoulet, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or rich stews. Grape Variety Traditional Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend i
Vina Cobos Bramare Cabernet Sauvignon Lujan de Cuyo 2019
In 1989, Paul Hobbs visited Mendoza for the first time, crossing the Andes from Chile and instantly falling in love with the region, its people, and its potential for world-class wine. Inspired by the terroir, he began experimenting with wild-fermented Chardonnay and eventually with Malbec, Argentina’s flagship variety. His first 10-barrel vintage of Malbec captured the attention of the American press, demonstrating the grape’s potential. In 1999, Paul established Viña Cobos , where he continues to craft wines that reflect the character of Mendoza’s most distinguished regions, Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. His elegant and balanced wines result from meticulous vineyard management and deep respect for terroir. Viticulture The fruit for this wine comes from Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza’s historic prime wine-growing zone. Vineyards are situated at elevations of 3,250–3,470 ft in a semi-desert climate, with low-nutrient, gravelly soils ideal for producing concentrated, high-quality grapes. All grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimum ripeness and selection. Winemaking Grapes are aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new. Each lot is harvested and vinified separately to maintain terroir expression, with the final blend determined after aging. The wine is bottled unfined to preserve purity and complexity. Tasting Note Deep ruby with dark undertones, this Cabernet Sauvignon displays aromas of pink pepper, black fruits, and subtle spices. The palate is rich and structured, with sweet, juicy tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, persistent finish. Food Matching Pairs beautifully with crushed black peppercorn steak, blue cheeses, and desserts featuring red fruits. Technical Details Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 100% Oak Ageing: 18 Months in French and American oak, 25% new % wine oaked: 100
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