M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 2022 vs Vina Cobos Bramare Malbec Lujan de Cuyo 2022
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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 | Malbec |
| 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 Malbec Lujan de Cuyo 2022
Discover Paul Hobbs’ Mendoza Malbec and premium Argentine wines from Viña Cobos . Crafted with elegance and balance, these world-class wines showcase the unique terroir of Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. Viticulture The fruit comes from Luján de Cuyo, historically Mendoza’s “prime zone” for wine-growing. Vineyards are situated at 3,250–3,470 feet (990–1,060 meters) in a semi-desert climate, with low-nutrient, gravelly soils ideal for producing concentrated, high-quality grapes. All grapes are hand-harvested to ensure optimal ripeness. Winemaking The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, with a small proportion of first-use barrels. Each lot is vinified separately, allowing the final blend to be carefully determined after aging. The wine is bottled unfined to preserve its natural purity and complexity. Tasting Note Deep ruby red with violet hues, the wine displays aromas of red fruit, plum, graphite, and subtle floral notes. The palate is round and balanced, with sweet, juicy tannins and a smooth, lingering finish. Food Matching Ideal with succulent roasted meats, such as a slow-roasted leg of lamb. Awards SWA 2025 BRONZE Technical Details Varieties: Malbec 100% Oak Ageing: 18 Months, French oak, 20% new % wine oaked: 100
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