Cotes Du Rhone Vieilles Vignes Cave Les Coteaux Du Rhone 2023

Côtes du Rhône, Vieilles Vignes, Cave Les Coteaux Du Rhône, France, 2023     

Grapes: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan, and 10% Mourvedre. Night harvested and no oak. 

Producer Tasting Note:

A lot of aromatic complexity, some very ripe fruits like prune, raisins and liquorice, full-bodied, supple and delicious, with nice spice and candied notes to finish.

Critical Acclaim:

Another year, another medal for this brilliant value Rhone! Awarded "Silver" (Medal D Argent) Paris, 2024

La Cave Coteaux du Rhône Sérignan-du-Comtat is a co-operative based at the medieval village of Sérignan du Comtat to the north east of Orange in the southern Rhône. Founded in 1926, their 300 members have vines covering 1100 hectares in many of the villages including Massif d’Uchaux, Vacqueyras and Plan de Dieu with the main part of the production being in Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Villages. All the local grapes, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, amongst others are grown on the stony soil typical of the area and all the wines are made, and the élevage done, at the co-operative which has 13 full time employees. The winemaker is Marc Thomas who is very up to date in his methods, harvesting by night and by parcel and using appropriate vinification methods for different parcels. Originally much was sold in bulk and from the cellar door but the bottled wine and export trade is increasing due to the excellent price quality ratio that can be found here.

Food Match: Born in the Rhône with grilled pork, but also great with robust meat dishes, game and barbecues.