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Chapoutier, Chateauneuf Du Pape Rouge La Bernardine, 1955
🏰This 1955 Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge La Bernardine is a 【venerable Châteauneuf-du-Pape from a historic vintage by Chapoutier, showcasing the enduring power of Southern Rhône reds】. Expect a wine of profound maturity, with complex notes of dried garrigue herbs, leather, stewed dark fruits, and earthy spices, softened by decades of aging. The palate will be graceful, with resolved tannins and a lingering, savory finish.
🍴 This mature Southern Rhône red pairs exquisitely with slow-cooked lamb shoulder, rich beef daube, game dishes like roasted pigeon, or a selection of aged, robust cheeses such as Roquefort or aged Comté.
🥂 An extraordinary bottle for a significant historical commemoration, a special family gathering, or a deep dive into the history of Rhône wines. A gentle reminder that for a wine of this venerable age, careful handling of the cork and capsule is advised, and bottle condition can vary.
BACKGROUND
Maison M. Chapoutier is one of the most recognizable producers in the Rhône Valley. It is known for its wines from both the north and south of the valley, but in particular for its red and white Hermitage wines, made from Syrah and a blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, respectively.Outside of the flagship vineyards in Hermitage, Chapoutier has vineyards across the Rhône, including plots in Côte Rôtie, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Condrieu. These span both single-vineyard expressions and generic AOC-level wines. Chapoutier also makes regional Côtes du Rhône wines, and has viticultural interests in Australia (Domaine Tournon), Portugal and Alsace.
