2021 Château de la Gardine Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Marie Leoncie
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | , Roussane |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2033 |
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Description
The Marie Léoncie is a white Châteauneuf du Pape made from 90% roussanne, from at least 60 year old vines, supplemented with 10% clairette. The grapes come from calcareous soils, the vineyards are located at an altitude of 40 to 100 meters facing south and southwest. Harvest starts early, usually before September 15, to maintain maximum freshness. The grapes are picked by hand and gently pressed. The grapes are vinified separately. The fermentation of Roussanne takes place in 225 liter oak barrels. The wine then matures in new oak barrels with regular bâtonnage (shuffling of the yeast cells). This causes the wine to gain complexity and become rounder in taste. No malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is ready to drink, but can also be kept for up to 10 years - the wine then becomes rounder and creamier in taste and acquires tertiary aromas (cinnamon, mushrooms, nuts).
Château de la Gardine is a well-known player in the wine world. For years they have been internationally known for their terroir-type Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In the glass, their top model, the Marie Léoncie, is sparkling golden yellow with a succession of aromas in the nose: mango, poached pear, honeysuckle, vanilla custard and brioche.
This is an impressive wine in which the scent continues in the rich taste. Salty minerality, good acidity and a lively aftertaste.
A great accompaniment to rich dishes such as lobster and turbot and the winery recommends combining the Marie Léoncie with fried foie gras and poached pear.
Specifications
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery | Chateau de la Gardine |
| Grape | Clairette, Roussane |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2033 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Floral, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
2020 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee des Generations Marie Leoncie
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Drink Date: 2022 - 2025
Essentially a barrel-fermented Roussanne that had yet to be bottled when it was presented, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee des Generations Marie Leoncie features classy aromas of pencil shavings, citrus custard and tangerine. Nicely ripe and round, it's full-bodied, with a silky feel, while the finish is long, with just a hint of bitterness.
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Vinous
2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Generations Marie-Léoncie
94
Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
From: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc: 2016 & 2017 (Oct 2018)
Pale yellow-gold. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe citrus and pit fruits, along with suggestions of honey, vanilla, pungent flowers and smoky minerals. Palate-staining, gently sweet pear nectar, tangerine and marzipan flavors pick up a vibrant citrus pith quality on the back half that adds nervy lift and cut. Plays richness off energy with a deft hand and finishes with impressive definition and floral-driven persistence.
- By Josh Raynolds on April 2018
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95
Oogstjaar 2017 - 95pt (Robert Parker)
Oogstjaar 2017 - 91pt (Wine Enthusiast)
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The Brunel family's winemaking tradition dates back to the 17th century. Gaston Brunel, a famous merchant, bought Château de la Gardine in Châteauneuf du Pape in 1945. The estate is now run by his two sons, Patrick and Maxime, with the help of their wives Eve and Maryse and their children Marie-Odile and Philippe. The estate extends over 52 hectares of vineyards (48 hectares red and 4 hectares white) and 20 hectares of woodland, all surrounding the property. The domain is known for the quality of their wines and the unique Gardine bottle. Today, about 70% of production is exported to about 30 countries.
In 1998, the Brunel family saw the potential of the terroir in Lirac. The family therefore also bought Château Saint Roch with 40 hectares of land in Roquemaure where a selection of red, white and rosé wines is produced. It is Eve Brunel, who is also the oenologist for both La Gardine and St Roch, who runs the estate. Robert Parker once said “Don't underestimate the potential of the Brunel family's Château Saint Roch in Lirac. They make wines of an excellent price-quality ratio."
Today, the Brunel family returns to the trading tradition with "Brunel de le Gardine". They offer a wide range of wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. Patrick Brunel chooses the best wines from each appellation using his trusting relationships with top growers in the region. The family uses all their knowledge and experience to blend and mature the wines, respecting the tradition and the characteristics of each terroir. The quality packaging, with the special Gardine bottle, is the signature of this fine selection of wines.
The Gardine bottle, original and elegant, was created by spontaneous coincidence. When Gaston Brunel first wanted to expand his cellar and dig in the ground, he found a very old mouth-blown bottle. He liked the shape, so he decided to bottle all his wine in a similar bottle. At first he couldn't find a manufacturer in France who could reproduce this bottle, it was that special. He had them made in Italy. Since 1964, all Gardine wines have been bottled in the unique bottle.
The Marie Léoncie is a white Châteauneuf du Pape made from 90% roussanne, from at least 60 year old vines, supplemented with 10% clairette. The grapes come from calcareous soils, the vineyards are located at an altitude of 40 to 100 meters facing south and southwest. Harvest starts early, usually before September 15, to maintain maximum freshness. The grapes are picked by hand and gently pressed. The grapes are vinified separately. The fermentation of Roussanne takes place in 225 liter oak barrels. The wine then matures in new oak barrels with regular bâtonnage (shuffling of the yeast cells). This causes the wine to gain complexity and become rounder in taste. No malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is ready to drink, but can also be kept for up to 10 years - the wine then becomes rounder and creamier in taste and acquires tertiary aromas (cinnamon, mushrooms, nuts).
Château de la Gardine is a well-known player in the wine world. For years they have been internationally known for their terroir-type Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In the glass, their top model, the Marie Léoncie, is sparkling golden yellow with a succession of aromas in the nose: mango, poached pear, honeysuckle, vanilla custard and brioche.
This is an impressive wine in which the scent continues in the rich taste. Salty minerality, good acidity and a lively aftertaste.
A great accompaniment to rich dishes such as lobster and turbot and the winery recommends combining the Marie Léoncie with fried foie gras and poached pear.
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Appellation | Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
| Winery | Chateau de la Gardine |
| Grape | Clairette, Roussane |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2033 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Floral, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Spicy, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
2020 Chateau de la Gardine Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee des Generations Marie Leoncie
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by: Joe Czerwinski
Drink Date: 2022 - 2025
Essentially a barrel-fermented Roussanne that had yet to be bottled when it was presented, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Cuvee des Generations Marie Leoncie features classy aromas of pencil shavings, citrus custard and tangerine. Nicely ripe and round, it's full-bodied, with a silky feel, while the finish is long, with just a hint of bitterness.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Generations Marie-Léoncie
94
Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
From: Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc: 2016 & 2017 (Oct 2018)
Pale yellow-gold. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe citrus and pit fruits, along with suggestions of honey, vanilla, pungent flowers and smoky minerals. Palate-staining, gently sweet pear nectar, tangerine and marzipan flavors pick up a vibrant citrus pith quality on the back half that adds nervy lift and cut. Plays richness off energy with a deft hand and finishes with impressive definition and floral-driven persistence.
- By Josh Raynolds on April 2018
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
95
Oogstjaar 2017 - 95pt (Robert Parker)
Oogstjaar 2017 - 91pt (Wine Enthusiast)
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The Brunel family's winemaking tradition dates back to the 17th century. Gaston Brunel, a famous merchant, bought Château de la Gardine in Châteauneuf du Pape in 1945. The estate is now run by his two sons, Patrick and Maxime, with the help of their wives Eve and Maryse and their children Marie-Odile and Philippe. The estate extends over 52 hectares of vineyards (48 hectares red and 4 hectares white) and 20 hectares of woodland, all surrounding the property. The domain is known for the quality of their wines and the unique Gardine bottle. Today, about 70% of production is exported to about 30 countries.
In 1998, the Brunel family saw the potential of the terroir in Lirac. The family therefore also bought Château Saint Roch with 40 hectares of land in Roquemaure where a selection of red, white and rosé wines is produced. It is Eve Brunel, who is also the oenologist for both La Gardine and St Roch, who runs the estate. Robert Parker once said “Don't underestimate the potential of the Brunel family's Château Saint Roch in Lirac. They make wines of an excellent price-quality ratio."
Today, the Brunel family returns to the trading tradition with "Brunel de le Gardine". They offer a wide range of wines from the Northern and Southern Rhone. Patrick Brunel chooses the best wines from each appellation using his trusting relationships with top growers in the region. The family uses all their knowledge and experience to blend and mature the wines, respecting the tradition and the characteristics of each terroir. The quality packaging, with the special Gardine bottle, is the signature of this fine selection of wines.
The Gardine bottle, original and elegant, was created by spontaneous coincidence. When Gaston Brunel first wanted to expand his cellar and dig in the ground, he found a very old mouth-blown bottle. He liked the shape, so he decided to bottle all his wine in a similar bottle. At first he couldn't find a manufacturer in France who could reproduce this bottle, it was that special. He had them made in Italy. Since 1964, all Gardine wines have been bottled in the unique bottle.
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