The Wine Library Reviews

Region: South Rhone, France

Wine: 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont-Redon

Colour: Red

Grape: Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre blend

Ruby core but turning to garnet on the rim. Not a classic Châteauneuf from this age old estate, but more of an entry level offering. This modern wine has sweet cherries and blackberries with a hint of leather on the nose followed by a medium bodied, soft palate. This wine needs to be drunk soon as the structure is not there to carry it much longer.

Food Matching: Peppered bacon, roast leg of lamb, spiced venison steaks with red-cabbage, and other hearty dishes.

Score out of 10: 7.5

Value for Money: B

Can Age: Drink Now

Taste: 10/01/2009

Price:£14.95 The Wine Society