2013 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Generations Gaston Philippe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Château de la Gardine Cuvée des Generations Gaston Philippe (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Concentrated, rich and powerful for the vintage, there is a fatness to the texture, with lush textures that pair perfectly with the fresh, soft, peppery fruits. The blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre is very successful for the vintage. 1,678 Views Tasted Sep 7, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau de la Gardine, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau de la Gardine can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted for 1-2 hours. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau de la Gardine is usually better with 3-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages, the wine should be consumed within 5-15 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine de la Gardine with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine de la Gardine is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine de la Gardine is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine de la Gardine is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms pasta, eggplant, cheese, and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine de La Gardine is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.
The family also produces wine in the Cotes du Rhone appellation and in Rasteau as well.