From the producer of the excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this Côtes-du-Rhône Villages has notable depth of flavor and excellent balance of smooth tannins, medium acidity and complexity of fruit. Strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, leather, garrigue (wild thyme and lavender) and a subtle meaty note. It’s like a restrained CdP. 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah. For about $20 it’s a good value
From the producer of the excellent Châteauneuf-du-Pape, this Côtes-du-Rhône Villages has notable depth of flavor and excellent balance of smooth tannins, medium acidity and complexity of fruit. Strawberry, blackberry, black cherry, leather, garrigue (wild thyme and lavender) and a subtle meaty note. It’s like a restrained CdP. 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Syrah. For about $20 it’s a good value
Feb 13th, 2024
My final bottle of the past decade ~ dark raisin-like fruits, almost like rum cake like ~ with loads of tobacco and seasoned prime rib drippings ~ less than $10 FTW!
My final bottle of the past decade ~ dark raisin-like fruits, almost like rum cake like ~ with loads of tobacco and seasoned prime rib drippings ~ less than $10 FTW!
Oct 26th, 2021
Intially gave off prune that was too "pruney" for my personal preference, but eventually evolved nicely towards black cherry. Garrigue and smoke, with Herbes de Provence and some clean earth rounds this out nicely.
Intially gave off prune that was too "pruney" for my personal preference, but eventually evolved nicely towards black cherry. Garrigue and smoke, with Herbes de Provence and some clean earth rounds this out nicely.
Aug 28th, 2016
Medium ruby color.
Aromas are faint, red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of bright red fruit, raspberry, red delicious. Moderate tannins are firm! Good acidity.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium ruby color.
Aromas are faint, red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of bright red fruit, raspberry, red delicious. Moderate tannins are firm! Good acidity.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Apr 12th, 2023
Côtes du Rhône Villages, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
