Châteauneuf du Pape Château de la Gardine 1986
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Châteauneuf du Pape Château de la Gardine 1986
The 1986 Châteauneuf du Pape Château de la Gardine is a red wine originating from the renowned Rhône Valley in southeastern France, a region with a viticultural history dating back to Roman times. Specifically, it comes from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the southern part of the Rhône. This warmer southern sector is famous for its Grenache-based blends, which often include Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted grape varieties. The wine holds the Appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape Contrôlée classification and was bottled directly at the estate.
The Brunel family has been cultivating wine in the Southern Rhône since 1670. However, it was in 1945 that Gaston Brunel purchased Château de la Gardine, establishing a permanent headquarters for the family. Today, four generations later, the estate is managed by eight family members, representing a rare depth of family continuity in the modern French wine trade. The core production of the house is based on 54 hectares within Châteauneuf-du-Pape itself. Over the years, the family expanded its regional coverage by acquiring 47 hectares in Rasteau in 1963 and the 45-hectare Château Saint-Roch in Lirac in 1998.
A distinctive feature of Château de la Gardine is its unique bottle shape. Between 1964 and 1967, Gaston Brunel designed a characteristic Châteauneuf bottle with soft, bulging contours. This design has become one of the strongest visual signatures of the house, making it easily recognizable among the more standardized bottle types of the Southern Rhône. This specific 1986 release is presented in a 375 ml format with an alcohol content of 13.5%.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Côtes du Rhône
The Rhône Valley in south-eastern France has grown wine since Roman times. The region falls into two parts: the northern section with steep slopes, where Syrah produces deep wines in Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage, and the warmer south, where Grenache-based blends culminate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are spicy and powerful with dark berries, pepper and garrigue herbs.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
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