Natalie MacLean's Wine of the Week: Chapoutier Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2010

Aromas of black fruit, licorice, dark spice, pair with rosemary lamb, prime rib and roast beef.

The cooler weather has arrived, and there’s no better way to wind down after a busy week than with a relaxing glass for wine. Looking for a quality bottle to try this weekend? Look no further! Award-winning wine writer Natalie MacLean shares her top picks with us each week!

Wine of the Week for September 13, 2013

Chapoutier Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 2010

A.C., Rhône Valley, France

Full-bodied, solid, balanced and structured. Textbook Rhone from a flagship producer in the region. Dependable, if not exciting. Aromas of black fruit, licorice, dark spice. Pair with rosemary lamb, prime rib and roast beef. Luscious Lamb Wine

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Price: $49.95

Score: 90/100

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Drink: 2013‐2018

LCBO No: 972331

 

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.