Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021 Red
£60.50 GBP
A classic Southern Rhône red from one of France’s most prestigious appellations, the 2021 vintage offers rich, expressive character with ripe red and black fruits (cherries, blackberries) and complex spice, garrigue and liquorice notes that typify the region.
It’s generally medium‑full‑bodied with silky yet structured tannins and excellent balance, showing both depth and elegance with age‑worthy potential.
Grape Varieties: Grenache‑dominated blends with Syrah, Mourvèdre and other permitted varieties.
Region: Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape AOC, Southern Rhône, France
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: ~14–15% ABV (typical range for the appellation)
Food Pairing: Roast lamb, beef, duck, game (venison, wild boar), Provençal stews, hearty tomato‑based dishes, aged cheeses.
Serving: 16–18 °C (decanter ahead to open aromatics)
A powerful yet refined Rhône red with classic spice and fruit layers, ideal with rich, savoury fare and rewarding both now with decanting and over the next decade or more.