Vignobles Brunier ( Frédéric & Daniel Brunier )

La Royale Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

9.228 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Nick Demos

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Oct 4th, 2017
Peter

A deep garnet color with orange edges. Medium tears. Strong nose initially with red fruit notes and a light earthy note. Medium minus acid, medium plus tannin. Black current, red fruit, minerals. Flavors meld and mellow into balance after aeration (at least an hour).

A deep garnet color with orange edges. Medium tears. Strong nose initially with red fruit notes and a light earthy note. Medium minus acid, medium plus tannin. Black current, red fruit, minerals. Flavors meld and mellow into balance after aeration (at least an hour).

Aug 23rd, 2019
Bart Bartlett

Am excellent dark berry start with a tinge of date. The middle is dark chocolate, and the wine finishes with a mineral black pepper spice.

Am excellent dark berry start with a tinge of date. The middle is dark chocolate, and the wine finishes with a mineral black pepper spice.

Feb 5th, 2019
Mike Evans

Pure red fruit, almost delicate but with nice concentration, it could use more complexity but is quite pleasant.

Pure red fruit, almost delicate but with nice concentration, it could use more complexity but is quite pleasant.

Dec 22nd, 2018
Jeanette Bangs

Yum!

Dec 19th, 2018
Bart Bartlett

Wonderfully crafted blend that's equal parts earthy with subtle fruit notes. A truly great Chateauneuf du Pape!

Wonderfully crafted blend that's equal parts earthy with subtle fruit notes. A truly great Chateauneuf du Pape!

Jun 10th, 2018
Brandon Boesch

Wow! In honor of the century mark for the brunier family. Fresh mixed berries, lavender, it actually reminds me of fresh pressed grapes at a winery just on the nose. Palate is a more ripe and jammy version of La Crau, although I haven’t had the ‘15. Strawberries and raspberries for days, but also a game quality with floral essence. This seems like a great value for 40 bones.

Wow! In honor of the century mark for the brunier family. Fresh mixed berries, lavender, it actually reminds me of fresh pressed grapes at a winery just on the nose. Palate is a more ripe and jammy version of La Crau, although I haven’t had the ‘15. Strawberries and raspberries for days, but also a game quality with floral essence. This seems like a great value for 40 bones.

Mar 31st, 2018
Ben Parker

Dark fruit, some spice and earthiness on the nose. Carries over to the palate with other layers of complexity. Bold, but with layers of subtlety and nuance. Long lingering finish. Delicious!

Dark fruit, some spice and earthiness on the nose. Carries over to the palate with other layers of complexity. Bold, but with layers of subtlety and nuance. Long lingering finish. Delicious!

Mar 10th, 2018
Matt Mason

Whole Foods; C M+; N ripe berry, currant; T same with balanced acidity, m + body; great with lamb

Whole Foods; C M+; N ripe berry, currant; T same with balanced acidity, m + body; great with lamb

Feb 3rd, 2018
Brad Alm

Excellent!

Excellent!

Jan 27th, 2018