Domaine les Hautes Cances

Cuvée Col du Débat Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne

9.122 ratings
9.54 pro ratings
Côtes du Rhône Villages, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Stacy Woods

shiny, densely colored blue black with an even concentration from the opaque core to a thin cranberry colored rim. Intensely aromatic with fresh ripe red berry fruit, strawberry compote layered with black pepper, graphite, waxy mulberry, and rosemary. A dry wine but fruit forward flavors leave a perception of sweetness. Round acidity creates just enough mouthwater to balance full body and medium viscosity. Medium plus dusty, forward moving astringency reveals a harmonious finish with medium complexity and concentration of candied cherry, rosemary, and black pepper. High alcohol 14.5% but viscosity and extract minimize the burn.

shiny, densely colored blue black with an even concentration from the opaque core to a thin cranberry colored rim. Intensely aromatic with fresh ripe red berry fruit, strawberry compote layered with black pepper, graphite, waxy mulberry, and rosemary. A dry wine but fruit forward flavors leave a perception of sweetness. Round acidity creates just enough mouthwater to balance full body and medium viscosity. Medium plus dusty, forward moving astringency reveals a harmonious finish with medium complexity and concentration of candied cherry, rosemary, and black pepper. High alcohol 14.5% but viscosity and extract minimize the burn.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2014
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.5

Love these wines. So deliciously southern Rhone.

Love these wines. So deliciously southern Rhone.

Aug 1st, 2014
Jamil C Williams

General Manager at Silverlake Wine

9.6

One of the sexiest Rhone things I've had in awhile. In store now. @CrystalV59Wines

One of the sexiest Rhone things I've had in awhile. In store now. @CrystalV59Wines

May 8th, 2013
Justin Tomac

Might be past its prime

Might be past its prime

Sep 16th, 2019
Jay Root

Fruit, tobacco with nice acidic front pallet

Fruit, tobacco with nice acidic front pallet

Apr 8th, 2018
Scott Cowan

Big, bold and delicious from the dark dark cherry colors and complex nose of leather, slight licorice, hearty mushrooms, dried oak limbs... Through the first sip that suffuses the palate with steely minerals and then slides into those favors mid-palate that were in the nose. An acidic finish that will undoubtedly round and mellow in coming years... And likely if I have patience to let it breathe.
Totally worth cellars g for a few years

Big, bold and delicious from the dark dark cherry colors and complex nose of leather, slight licorice, hearty mushrooms, dried oak limbs... Through the first sip that suffuses the palate with steely minerals and then slides into those favors mid-palate that were in the nose. An acidic finish that will undoubtedly round and mellow in coming years... And likely if I have patience to let it breathe.
Totally worth cellars g for a few years

Jun 19th, 2016
Michael Webb

Very different than the typical Cabernet or Malbec. A delightful and unique taste. Almost like stripes lengthwise along your tongue. Very enjoyable.

Very different than the typical Cabernet or Malbec. A delightful and unique taste. Almost like stripes lengthwise along your tongue. Very enjoyable.

Apr 17th, 2016
Gabrielle Clark

Christmas Eve rose tasting at my parents house

Christmas Eve rose tasting at my parents house

Dec 25th, 2014
Philippe Dupuis

Violet and juicy blackberry on the first nose. A 'solar' wine from a hot region that keeps balance and focus even with a 14.5 ABV thanks to biodynamic viticulture.

Violet and juicy blackberry on the first nose. A 'solar' wine from a hot region that keeps balance and focus even with a 14.5 ABV thanks to biodynamic viticulture.

Sep 16th, 2016
Marissa Miller

Owner Wine Director Donostia

9.3

Marissa had this 6 years ago

Marissa had this 6 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017