Côtes-du-Rhône Red

Soil type

Varied soil, sediment, limestone, granite. Pebbles and Alluvia.

Grape variety

93% Syrah, 7% Grenache.

Average age of vines

35 years.

Winemaking

Traditional winemakeing methods, temperature controlled fermentation. Long soaking on the skins.

Ageing

1 ½ years in oak foudres.

Average yield

41 Hl / hectare.

Average annual production

300.000 bottles.

Tasting

Eye : Deep and dark red. Shiny.
Nose : Fresh fruits with red berries and spices.
Palate : Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine.
Overall : Full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.

Our comment

This classic wine offers top quality year in year out.

Vintages 2002

 

Wine Advocate # 163 - Feb 2006

Score : 77

The 2002 Cotes du Rhone is an herbaceous, smoky red with a thin, acidic finish. Robert Parker.

 

Wine Spectator - Aug 31, 2005

Score: 79 

Modest black cherry and game flavors, with a rustic finish. A tough vintage, even for the best. 30,000 cases made. James Molesworth.
 

Consumption

A boire

Serving temperature

16°C to 18°C.

Ageing potential

8 years.

Food and wine matching

cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese
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