• M. Chapoutier 2016 La Bernardine Rhône Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
  • M. Chapoutier 2016 La Bernardine Rhône Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
2016 La Bernardine Rhône Red

M. Chapoutier

Châteauneuf du Pape, France

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Explore a wine from one of the most revered names in all of French winemaking, Michel Chapoutier

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About This Wine

M. Chapoutier

La Bernardine Rhône Red

The blending of grape varieties is a characteristic of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. In "La Bernardine" red, Grenache is the main grape used in the blend, with a smaller proportion of Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Grenache is a grape variety that brings a natural sweetness to the blend, which gives the wine elegance, silky tannins, and great finesse. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation produces wines that are blends of different grape varieties; therefore, vinification depends on the component grapes and their varietals.

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M. Chapoutier 2016 La Bernardine Rhône Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France

Wine Region

Châteauneuf du Pape

Rich, spicy and powerful—three good reasons why France's Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines are beloved around the world. The Southern Rhône's largest appellation was the first in France to require production rules, making it the first AOC. While there are 13 permitted grape varieties a winemaker here can choose from, many of Châteauneuf-du-Pape's red wines are made from pure Grenache, with Mourvèdre and Syrah also featuring heavily. The climate is warm and Mediterranean-influenced, with hot days, cool nights and drying winds to keep grapes healthy. This gives the vineyards ideal conditions, aided by rocky soils and galets roulés stones, which soak up the daytime heat to radiate it back to the vines at night.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Soft Cheese, Grilled Fish, Venison

Body 2 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 2

Tasting Notes

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The M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Rhône Blend is an intense crimson-red with aromas of complex and subtle blackcurrant and plum followed by roasted coffee and cinnamon, cherry, morello cherry opening into spicy and fruity aromas on the palate.