Southern Rhône
There are famously 13 grape varieties that can vinted into the Châteauneuf-du-Pape blend and, whilst using all 13 is unusual, it does illustrate the broad palate that Southern Rhône vignerons have to potentially play with. Chief amongst them is Grenache which will form the major part of any cuvée in this end of the world, and most of the rest will usually be Syrah, but then a whole host of other varieties may be employed to nuance the blend.
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2023 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Rouge Cuvée Mistral Domaine Coulange
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah. Vegan, Vegetarian
Domaine Coulange's 'Cuvée Mistral' is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The ripe Grenache dominates the nose again and is followed on the palate by an abundance of sweet, spicy fruit. Forward and delicious. Such wonderf...(read more)
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2022 VIN DE PAYS MÉDITERRANÉE Grenache IGP Domaine de Cristia
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15.2% Red
Grenache. Certified Organic
A completely joyous glass of red, brimming with ripe cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruits. An immediate and succulent crowd pleaser, bags of red fruits in the mouth, underpinned by a touch of liquorice and peppery spi...(read more)
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2024 DOMAINE ELODIE BALME 'Vin de France'
Vin de France France 14% Red
Grenache, Carignan, Merlot.
Vin de France Grenache, Carignan & Merlot Super bright fruit, sweet notes of redcurrants and bright strawberry, light and fruity. Lovely to quaff.
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2024 Ô FONT Côtes du Rhône Domaine Les Deux Cols
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
A delicious blend of Syrah, and Grenache. It has an attractive nose, with bright red fruits such as cherry and soft redcurrant, with a hint of spice. Very easy to drink, perfect for a warm night in.
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2023 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Rouge Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Grenache, Cinsault, Counoise, Syrah, Carignan. Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
Perfumed raspberries with notes of violet, very fruit forward, blackberry, dark fruit core as ever here, blackberry & plums, anise, chocolate, violets, blueberry, herbs too, delicious Cotes du Rhone.
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2021 RASTEAU Domaine Élodie Balme
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan.
We came across Elodie Balme after a full day of tasting in the magnificent Palais des Papes in Avignon, and Elodie's wines were the pick of the day. The winemaking style of overtly ripe fruit coupled with vibrant freshne...(read more)
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2022 CAIRANNE La Boutine Domaine des Escaravailles
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Grenache. Vegetarian
100% Grenache, concrete tank from sandy soil Tangy raspberry, cherry, roses, delicate but intense, sappy and grippy, fruit is on the red profile, succulent and deep, with some power and drive, fresh, complex and long.
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2021 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE Tradition Domaine Jean Royer
Southern Rhône Rhône France 15% Red
Grenache, Syrah.
A supple Grenache loaded with cherry fruit, floral notes and a hint of spice. Medium to full bodied, this a superb approachable Châteauneuf du Pape. Ready to drink but with a few years ahead. It will be good friend...(read more)
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2021 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Lieu-Dit Clavin Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah. Practising Organic
2021 Cotes du Rhone lieu-dit Clavin Grenache 65% 15% Syrah, Cinsault & Carignan Wild fermentation in concrete, taken off the skins and then racked back into concrete for 4 months, 50/60 foudre - old Germanic ca...(read more)
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2021 LIRAC Rouge Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Domaine de la Mordorée
Southern Rhône Rhône France 14.5% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic
Fleshier and slightly darker fruit profile, blackberry, plums and pepper. Again quite taut, bright acid lift, fruit is darker, blackberry, perfumed, plums and damsons. Lovely tannic frame holding the deep saturated fruit...(read more)
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