Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chateau Rouge

Vintage 2018
by Chateau la Genestiere
Varietal Mourvedre
Color red
Region Rhone Valley (Vallée du Rhône)
Country France
Medal Score
12.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherrylicoricesmoked meatprovençal herbsblack oliveclove
Palate

Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins and balanced acidity, offering a rich, layered texture with notes of dark fruit and spice.

Finish

Long finish with persistent flavors of blackberry, pepper, and a hint of earthy garrigue.

Food Pairings
  • • duck confit with herbed potatoes
  • • lamb tagine with dried fruits
  • • grilled ribeye with rosemary crust
  • • aged Manchego cheese
  • • wild boar ragù over pappardelle
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2035

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Terre de Vins 2021
Gold Concours des Vins à Orange 2020
Gold Concours General Agricole Paris Wine Competition 2020

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