M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine 750ml

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most celebrated appellation of the southern Rhône, and one of the few French wine names customers ask for by name. Its wines are built mainly on Grenache, which ripens fully in the region’s hot sun and stony soils, giving warmth, generosity and a silky texture, often supported by grapes such as Syrah and Mourvèdre.

La Bernardine is M. Chapoutier’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Chapoutier is one of the leading names of the Rhône Valley and a pioneer of biodynamic farming there. Expect ripe, round fruit layered with the herbal, peppery character of the south: rich, but never heavy.

Serving Suggestions:
🍸 Best enjoyed: Cool room temperature, 16–18°C. Decant 30–60 minutes ahead if you can
🍽️ Food Pairing: Roast lamb, braised beef, duck, mushroom dishes, hard cheeses
🍹 Serving Note: Drinking well now, and will keep developing in the bottle for several years

Tasting Notes:
🍇 Aroma: Ripe cherry, blackberry, dried Provençal herbs, black pepper
🍯 Flavour: Generous red and black fruit, warm spice and a hint of liquorice
🔥 Finish: Long and smooth, with fine tannins

Product Details:
✔ Volume: 750ml
✔ ABV:
✔ Vintage: 2022
✔ Category: Red Wine — Grenache-led blend
✔ Region: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France
✔ Style: Dry, full-bodied

Perfect For:
✅ Special dinners and celebrations
✅ Gifting someone who knows French wine
✅ Roasts and slow-cooked dishes

Did You Know?
📖 Châteauneuf-du-Pape means “the Pope’s new castle”. In the 14th century the papacy moved from Rome to nearby Avignon, and the popes built a summer residence in the village. Its ruins still overlook the vineyards today.

🌟 Final Note: A benchmark French red from a benchmark producer. Decant it and give it the dinner it deserves.