Name: 2023 André Brunel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
Brand: 3353
SKU: ABCDP237
Price: 54.99 USD
Availability: InStock

André Brunel

This cuvée opens with vibrant aromas of strawberry and raspberry, layered with a subtle peppery spice. The palate is silky and refined, with harmonious tannins and a long, elegant finish. With age, notes of leather and forest floor add further complexity. A natural match for red meats and game, it also pairs beautifully with roast chicken, mushroom dishes, lentil stew, grilled eggplant, or aged cheeses.

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750ml

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Tasting Panel (91 Points):
"This blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre is savory, with opening notes of black raspberry pulled from the soil. Dried herbs, coffee, cherry liqueur, and sweet earth are integrated with a bright acidity and end notes of cedar."

Jeb Dunnuck (90 Points):
"Medium ruby-hued and mostly opaque, the 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réservée offers black cherries, mulberries, Provençal spice, leather, and bouquet garni. It's beautifully balanced, medium-bodied, has a supple, elegant mouthfeel, and outstanding length. I love its overall balance and elegance. Drink bottles over the coming decade."

Vinous (90 Points):
"The 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée Réservée starts with peppery glimmers and dried herbs alongside ripe strawberry and touch of raspberry jam. Smooth and refreshing, the full-bodied 2023 packs elevated flavor concentration and rounds out with elegance on the fruit -driven close."

There are only a few wine regions that elicit pure excitement amongst the wine aficionados of the world, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône is one of them. One of Châteauneuf’s most revered estates is that of centuries-old André Brunel, who has been in the region since the 18th century and has been making wine for eight generations.

Though originally named Domaine Les Cailloux by Lucien Brunel in 1954, its current name is after the seventh-generation owner, André Brunel. Under André’s leadership, the estate expanded rapidly, with vines in the Côtes du Rhône AOC as well as Vins de Pays. In 1971, after André took over, he launched Grenache-dominant Cuvée Centennaire, the estate’s top wine, which solidified André Brunel as a major player in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In addition, the family is leading the charge in the region for eco-friendly farming practices, eschewing chemicals at every turn.

André’s son, Fabrice, is now at the helm of this pioneering estate, overseeing their three appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and Vaucluse Vins de Pays, which represent three different tiers of wine. Grenache is the star variety in these wines, with a smattering of Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault.

Acidity: 2.8 g/L
Sugar: 1 g/L
PH: 3.8
Alcohol content: 14.5

Vintage: 2023

Style: Red Wine

Varietal: Red Blend

Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Winemaker: André Brunel