Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle 2015
£59.25
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Bosquet des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle 2015
£59.25
Garrigue, kirsch, spice, dried earth. Full-bodied, supple, beautifully textured. Polished, elegant tannin. Cherry, sandalwood, long silky finish.
Bold & Structured
Member price: £53.33
Grape86% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre, 7% Syrah
Vintage2015
RegionSouthern Rhône
CountryFrance
ABV15.0%
ClosureCork
Serve16°C
Jamie's Note
Dunnuck gave this 95 and called it the most balanced of their 2015s. From 80-90 year-old vines, 100% whole cluster — it's generous but not overblown, which is the tightrope that great CdP walks. Excellent value for the quality.
Food Match
Slow-roast lamb shoulder · Daube provençale · Wild boar · Strong blue cheese
Garrigue, kirsch, spice, dried earth. Full-bodied, supple, beautifully textured. Polished, elegant tannin. Cherry, sandalwood, long silky finish.
80-90yr-old vines. 100% whole cluster. Aged in foudre (60%), demi-muids (30%), concrete (10%). Galets/sand/clay.