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M. Chapoutier - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine Rouge2022

RED WINE

PUBLIC
August 2025
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M. Chapoutier - Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Bernardine Rouge label
  • Producer M. Chapoutier
  • Blend Grenache
    Mourvedre
    Syrah
  • Country France
  • Region Rhone Valley
  • Appellation Chateauneuf Du Pape
  • UPC 0 15643 72262 2

Reviews

James Suckling 93

A succulent, well-balanced and fine-tuned red with notes of red berries, wild herbs, meat and some baking spices as well. It's medium- to full-bodied with fine, ripe tannins. Well-driven and structured but in control, with an long, intense and flavorful finish.

by JS, James Suckling , 2025

Wine Advocate 92

The 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape la Bernardine, a blend of Grenache Noir, Mourvedre and Syrah in unknown proportions, offers up aromas of cardamom, garrigue, spices and pepper. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and generously extracted, with plenty of youthfully chewy tannins, it's framed by a muscular, rather dense palate with a firm, slightly dry finish.

by YC, Wine Advocate , 2024

Technical Details

Description

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.

Estate

With roots dating back to 1808, M. CHAPOUTIER is one of the oldest companies in the Rhône Valley. Yet, its world renown and the quality of wine can truly be accredited to the arrival of Michel Chapoutier in 1990. His willingness to change the set way, thirst for knowledge and open-mindedness, together with his drive to seek, discover and reflect the full potential of our terroirs, letting the soils express their true character, has put our wines firmly on the wine world map. This philosophy is what gives our wines their signature style, forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos and drives our team to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.

Tasting notes

A complex but subtle nose with aromas of blackcurrant and plum followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon and Morello cherry. On the palate it is spicy and fruity. Pairs beautifully with grilled and roasted red, white meats, fish and shellfish. Also enjoy with mild creamy and mature strong cheeses.

Terroir

Quaternary period terraces with large, round pebbles, emanating from the former Rhône riverbed, on the surface. There are several terroirs in Châteauneuf-du-Pape composed of large, round pebbles, Miocenian safres and Villafrancian terraces on clay matrix.

Vinification

The Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation produces wines that are blends of different grape varieties, therefore, vinification depends on the component grapes and their varietals. Traditional vinification is carried out in closed concrete tanks. The vatting period usually lasts for around 3 weeks, at high temperature to ensure the maximum extraction of color and tannins. Ageing takes place in concrete tanks for 15 months to ensure good oxygenation of the wine, which preserves its freshness and aromas.