Description
Aged in stainless steel tanks, the Brunel de la Gardine Cairanne 2022 is a deep reddish-garnet colour in the glass. The nose is intense with distinct aromas of black fruits, prunes, liquorice and leather as a result of the high proportion of Syrah. The palate is beautifully velvety with very delicate tannins. This wine is perfect to drink now but will cellar well over the next 5 to 8 years.
The winemaking tradition of the Brunel family goes back to the 17th century. Gaston Brunel, a famous négociant, acquired the Château de la Gardine in Châteauneuf du Pape in 1945. The estate is now run by his two sons, Maxime and Patrick with the help of their wives Maryse and Eve and some of their children and grandchildren, Marie-Odile, Philippe, Guillaume and Thibaut. The estate spreads over 52-hectares of vineyards (48 red and 4 white) and 20-hectares of forest, all gathered around the property. La Gardine is famous for its quality wine production and the uniquely shaped ‘Gardine’ bottles which are based on one Gaston found in his vineyard from the centuries before. Around 10 years ago the Brunel family of Château de la Gardine went back to their wine merchant roots to produce the ‘Brunel de le Gardine’ range, allowing them to offer a wide range of both Southern and Northern Rhône appellations. Today around 70% of the total production is exported to about 30 countries.
Food Pairing: Pairs well with duck confit, quince and chestnut pie, or stuffed tomatoes with lamb and black olives.
