Chateauneuf du Pape can be quite expensive. Our local Total Wines store stocks bottles that range in price from $30 to $100 but you can pay more than that at independent wine shops. The lowest priced Chateauneuf du Pape that I previously found was Costco's Kirkland Signature for $18 but now Lidl has one for $16.99 in their "French Wine Fair". In fact, I was able to buy it last week for 20% off that price but the promotion has since expired.
There are over 100 wineries in the Chateauneuf du Pape region and as in every region, the quality varies greatly. There is no brand name or winery shown on the label for this wine and furthermore, there is no information about the grapes incorporated into the wine. Since there is no winery or brand name, you cannot find any information online. We can assume that Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre are blended resulting in a stated alcohol content of 14%.
What we really care about is how the wine tastes. This wine improved greatly after one hour. It is a medium to full bodied wine with ripe cherry and red berry flavors as well as some darker fruit. This wine is a terrific buy for $17 and well worth a try.
SC Wine Joe rating = 89 points
There are over 100 wineries in the Chateauneuf du Pape region and as in every region, the quality varies greatly. There is no brand name or winery shown on the label for this wine and furthermore, there is no information about the grapes incorporated into the wine. Since there is no winery or brand name, you cannot find any information online. We can assume that Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre are blended resulting in a stated alcohol content of 14%.
What we really care about is how the wine tastes. This wine improved greatly after one hour. It is a medium to full bodied wine with ripe cherry and red berry flavors as well as some darker fruit. This wine is a terrific buy for $17 and well worth a try.
SC Wine Joe rating = 89 points
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