Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Would be a solid blind, reads entry Rhone. Restrained concentration. Wild raspberry and black pepper. Grenache purity on the palate. Grenache often reads as “Zinfandel light” to me in terms of fruit forward/jamminess/abv. Syrah also stands its ground here. Slick packaging.
Would be a solid blind, reads entry Rhone. Restrained concentration. Wild raspberry and black pepper. Grenache purity on the palate. Grenache often reads as “Zinfandel light” to me in terms of fruit forward/jamminess/abv. Syrah also stands its ground here. Slick packaging.
Dec 5th, 2023
I love this. I haven’t *loved* a Southern Rhône in a while. These days, likely due to climate change, so many are blocky and clumsy. Not this one. Almost Burgundian. Succulent ripe fruit, sweet spice, crushed rocky gravel. The palate is exceptional, with depth and the transparency that we don’t seem to see anymore. Dark cherry, roasted herbs, a little iodine and crushed rock. Soft tannins and acids, but nice balance and length. I really like this.
I love this. I haven’t *loved* a Southern Rhône in a while. These days, likely due to climate change, so many are blocky and clumsy. Not this one. Almost Burgundian. Succulent ripe fruit, sweet spice, crushed rocky gravel. The palate is exceptional, with depth and the transparency that we don’t seem to see anymore. Dark cherry, roasted herbs, a little iodine and crushed rock. Soft tannins and acids, but nice balance and length. I really like this.
Jul 31st, 2023Such a winner for $13.
Such a winner for $13.
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 20152013. Loads of character for $15. These are night 2 notes as night one it was kind of tight. A pile of crushed rocks smothering spicy blackberries and olives. That's the nose. Liquid rocks in the mouth. Very linear. Decent acids and good balance.
2013. Loads of character for $15. These are night 2 notes as night one it was kind of tight. A pile of crushed rocks smothering spicy blackberries and olives. That's the nose. Liquid rocks in the mouth. Very linear. Decent acids and good balance.
Aug 27th, 2015Anyone else hitting a good CdR tonight?
Anyone else hitting a good CdR tonight?
Nov 17th, 2014
grenache, normal things. less peppery. vegetal is a good touch
grenache, normal things. less peppery. vegetal is a good touch
Mar 9th, 2024
Drinking with Mom, Dad, and Emily post train ride from Paris to Marseilles as we sit at a strange hotel. Nice CDR and was only 16 euros. Juicy red, smells of Syrah. Tastes juicy and red, smooth and yummy.
Drinking with Mom, Dad, and Emily post train ride from Paris to Marseilles as we sit at a strange hotel. Nice CDR and was only 16 euros. Juicy red, smells of Syrah. Tastes juicy and red, smooth and yummy.
Jun 19th, 2023
