What is the best wine? chateauneuf de pape or a burgandy?!
What is the best wine? chateauneuf de pape or a burgandy?
i can only get what i can afford but still like to know
Answers:
Depends on personal preference.
Burgundy reds tend to be softer on the tannins, and with more red fruit flavours, thanks to the use of Pinot Noir.
Chateauneuf du Pape (a Cotes du Rhone, NOT a Burgundy) tends to be more robust, with more pronounced tannins and arguably a more complex flavour due to the different grape varieties used, chiefly Syrah, Grenache & Clairette.
They also complement different types of foods (take the Rhone with heavy red meats, game etc, and the Burgundy with lighter flavours).
Personally I'd go for a nice Burgundy myself, but each to their own.
Both of these are generic names for large regions in France. The quality of each is highly variable (especially Burgundy). To be on the safe side, a Chateauneuf du Pape is more consistent - but if you want to take a chance - you can get a very good claret (the other name for Burgundy) cheaper.
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Both are excellent wines, but due to the type of varietals, the good options tend to be on the pricier side. A good Bordeaux needs a minimum of six years in my opinion.
For a good no-special event, good with food, consistent quality, find yourself a ~$17-20 bottle of Oregon area pinot noir...
But in those special events, get a good ~$45-65 Bordeaux (I especially recommend Chateau LaTour). Pour into a decanter and let it breathe for a solid half hour... and enjoy the sh!$ out that bottle.
One really cannot compare, as red Burgundies are made only from gamay or pinot noir or a mix of the two; neither of these two grapes are among the 13 permitted for red CduP. Similarly, the white grapes, chardonnay and aligoté, used to make white Burgundies are not permitted for white CduPape.
James R. has it right in saying there is a large variation among either appellation (unfortunately his answer also has a typo: "claret" is another name for Bordeaux, not for Burgundy) .
I'd say ON AVERAGE a typical bottle of red CduPape is a better value than a typical bottle of red Burgundy.
chateauneuf de pape IS a burgundy, as is Chardonnay.
The region of Burgandy in France produces many wines red and white.
chateauneuf de pape has a good reputation, and as a rule, if you increase your budget slightly you get a much better quality wine because taxes, bottling costs and supliers cut stay relatively the same whilst more of your money goes on the wine itself.
bottom line - it is well worth spending ￡8 instead of ￡6 (more if you can afford it!)
I like both , however If you like really full bodied wine go for the Chateau neuf de pape ( of for something cheaper with a similar taste go for Caves de papes - not related).
I prefer to drink a Burgundy myself but a good one costs, may I suggest a visit to a decent wine merchant ask about some of the new world wine (CHILEAN ARE MY FAVOURITES) these can be every bit as good as french wines but not as expensive.