Vidal-Fleury
Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
An excellent recommendation by the owner of a wine bar. 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan
An excellent recommendation by the owner of a wine bar. 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 5% Carignan
Jun 26th, 2017Strawberry's on the nose, but not overwhelmingly fruity. Hints of red fruit, tart Apple, light acidity. Not as much structure as other rose's coming out of the southern part of France.
Strawberry's on the nose, but not overwhelmingly fruity. Hints of red fruit, tart Apple, light acidity. Not as much structure as other rose's coming out of the southern part of France.
Apr 19th, 2016
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good
WA94
A step up over the ’09, the 2010 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde La Chatillonne (88% Syrah and 12% Viognier) gives up a fabulous bouquet of violets, rose petal, blackberry jam, game and hints of wild herbs that continues to develop in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and finesse driven on the palate, with a seamless texture, this gorgeous 2010 can be consumed now (preferably with a decant), or cellared for a decade or more.
180429 Cru w22412w
good
WA94
A step up over the ’09, the 2010 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde La Chatillonne (88% Syrah and 12% Viognier) gives up a fabulous bouquet of violets, rose petal, blackberry jam, game and hints of wild herbs that continues to develop in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, elegant and finesse driven on the palate, with a seamless texture, this gorgeous 2010 can be consumed now (preferably with a decant), or cellared for a decade or more.
CdR with some backbone. Juniper, dark fruit. Very good food wine.
CdR with some backbone. Juniper, dark fruit. Very good food wine.
Apr 3rd, 2017
If you can find some lemon basil, pair it with this. It's lovely.
If you can find some lemon basil, pair it with this. It's lovely.
Sep 5th, 2016
Tart? Smells damp. Needs to open up.
Tart? Smells damp. Needs to open up.
Nov 25th, 2015
It's like happy strawberry jam. It's not light or underripe by any means, but doesn't weigh down my palette either. The 65% grenache does most of that work, and is kept grounded by 10% mourvedre. 20% syrah lends a whisper of spice, not overpowering.
It's like happy strawberry jam. It's not light or underripe by any means, but doesn't weigh down my palette either. The 65% grenache does most of that work, and is kept grounded by 10% mourvedre. 20% syrah lends a whisper of spice, not overpowering.
Nov 12th, 2015