Brunel de la Gardine Cornas 2021
Deep, opaque purple. Brooding aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat, iron, dark chocolate, and black pepper. Dense, full-bodied palate with high acidity, massive, grippy tannins, and intense dark fruit/mineral flavors. Demanding and structured.
Requires significant cellaring (10-15 years minimum). Best from 2035-2050+. Only taste young with curiosity and extended decanting.
About Brunel de la Gardine
Located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Gardine (often referred to as Brunel de la Gardine) is a renowned, family-owned estate steeped in Rhône tradition, established by Gaston Brunel in the mid-20th century, and now run by the 3rd and 4th generations (Patrick and Maxime Brunel).
They are celebrated for their traditional style with finesse: While deeply traditional (using concrete tanks, large foudres), they emphasize balance, elegance, and freshness over sheer power, often achieving remarkable drinkability relatively young while maintaining aging potential.
Deep, opaque purple. Brooding aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat, iron, dark chocolate, and black pepper. Dense, full-bodied palate with high acidity, massive, grippy tannins, and intense dark fruit/mineral flavors. Demanding and structured.
Requires significant cellaring (10-15 years minimum). Best from 2035-2050+. Only taste young with curiosity and extended decanting.
About Brunel de la Gardine
Located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Gardine (often referred to as Brunel de la Gardine) is a renowned, family-owned estate steeped in Rhône tradition, established by Gaston Brunel in the mid-20th century, and now run by the 3rd and 4th generations (Patrick and Maxime Brunel).
They are celebrated for their traditional style with finesse: While deeply traditional (using concrete tanks, large foudres), they emphasize balance, elegance, and freshness over sheer power, often achieving remarkable drinkability relatively young while maintaining aging potential.
Deep, opaque purple. Brooding aromas of blackberry, blueberry, smoked meat, iron, dark chocolate, and black pepper. Dense, full-bodied palate with high acidity, massive, grippy tannins, and intense dark fruit/mineral flavors. Demanding and structured.
Requires significant cellaring (10-15 years minimum). Best from 2035-2050+. Only taste young with curiosity and extended decanting.
About Brunel de la Gardine
Located in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine de la Gardine (often referred to as Brunel de la Gardine) is a renowned, family-owned estate steeped in Rhône tradition, established by Gaston Brunel in the mid-20th century, and now run by the 3rd and 4th generations (Patrick and Maxime Brunel).
They are celebrated for their traditional style with finesse: While deeply traditional (using concrete tanks, large foudres), they emphasize balance, elegance, and freshness over sheer power, often achieving remarkable drinkability relatively young while maintaining aging potential.