The 2012 La Garde du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape is composed from 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah from La Crau and 20% Mourvèdre from Cabrières and Pialon with the remaining 5% Clairette from Les Parran. It is bright and racy with aromas and flavors of raspberry, cherry, licorice white pepper, garrique and wet stones. This boasts a medium body supported by fine, silky tannins that are tightly wound. A well-made Châteauneuf-du-Pape, however will require some bottle age. (Best 2016-2025) - November, 2013 - (JD)
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Wine Specifications
Report Date: November, 2013
Drinking Window: 2016-2025
Estimated Value: $55
Vintage: 2012
Producer: La Garde du Pape
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Importer: Serge Doré Selections