Château De La Gardine Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Tradition Blanc

Chateau De La Gardine Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Tradition Blanc has fine and bright floral notes on the nose, with slightly spicy accents of anise and fennel. The palate is round and aromatic, brilliantly balancing acidity, fruit and minerality right through to the fresh, apricot-fruited finish. The oak is present but always remains discreet, providing richness and roundness to the whole.

Country: France
Region: Rhône Valley
Subregion: Châteauneuf Du Pape
Vintage: 2013
Colour: White
Grape Variety: Roussanne, Grenache Blanc/Garnacha Blanca, Clairette, Bourboulenc
ABV: 13.5%
Bottle Size: 75cl
Closure: Natural cork
Style: Bright and fruity
Drink With: Goats' cheese ravioli

Château De La Gardine offers two styles of white Châteauneuf Du Pape, this one being a fresh, youthful style for relatively early drinking. The blend of Roussane, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc provides complexity whilst preserving a beautiful freshness. The grapes are hand harvested and 70% are fermented at a low temperature in stainless steel, the remainder in French oak barriques.