title: M. Chapoutier 2009 Le Bernardine Red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
description: Chapoutier has fashioned a full-bodied, creamy-textured 2009 Le Bernardine, with dark, plummy fruit and a hint of chocolate liqueur that ably reflect the warm vintage. Yet despite all of the lushness, the wine doesn't come across as heavy or overdone, making it attractive for early drinking. Try now–2018.
variety: Rhône-style Red Blend
designation: Le Bernardine