Brunel de la Gardine Crozes-Hermitage 2022
Deep purple. Ripe black cherry, plum, blueberry, hints of olive tapenade, bacon fat, and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, rounder and more generous than typical Crozes, with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Approachable fruit core.
Approachable now but will improve with short-term aging. Best 2025-2032. Enjoyable in its youth with 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 purple. Ripe black cherry, plum, blueberry, hints of olive tapenade, bacon fat, and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, rounder and more generous than typical Crozes, with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Approachable fruit core.
Approachable now but will improve with short-term aging. Best 2025-2032. Enjoyable in its youth with 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 purple. Ripe black cherry, plum, blueberry, hints of olive tapenade, bacon fat, and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, rounder and more generous than typical Crozes, with supple tannins and balanced acidity. Approachable fruit core.
Approachable now but will improve with short-term aging. Best 2025-2032. Enjoyable in its youth with 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.