Tag Archive for: Côtes du Rhône

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

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E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

Dark red cherry color. Nose of wild berries, spices, aromatic herbs, dust and leather. Began as an easy drinker, air did make the wine show its structure and its spicyness while being enjoyable. Put some bottles in the cellar for 2-3 years and you’ll be rewarded! Did that few years ago when I started pilling up bottles. Good+ (88)

Blend of 50 % Syrah, 45 % Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre. Partially aged in large oak barrel for 18 months. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 20,15$ (Code SAQ : 00259721)

Domaine E. Guigal’s website: guigal.com

Domaine Guigal is represented in Québec by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône 2012

Clos Bellane Altitude Rosé Côtes du Rhône 2015

Clos Bellane Altitude Rosé Côtes du Rhône 2015

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Clos Bellane Altitude Rosé Côtes du Rhône 2015

Pale salmon pink color. Nose of flowers, small red fruits, citrus fuit and water melon. This wine is all about freshness! Good showing on the palate, it’s bright, have a good acidity level and the fruit to go with it. Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Grenache. Organic wine. Aged on lees for 3 months. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 20,25$ (Code SAQ : 12513567)

Clos Bellane’s website: clos-bellane.com

Vinealis is the agencey that represents them in Québec: vinealis.qc.ca

 

J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

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J.L. Chave Côtes-du-Rhône Mon Coeur 2013

Dark red cherry color. Aromas of heated spices, fruit notes, rocks and black licorice. Flavors are mouth coating with enjoyable red and blackberry jam, warm spices and a fresh finish. Well made (88)

Made of Syrah (60%) and Grenache (40%) from vineyards in Visan, Buisson, Vinsobres and Estézargues. Did not find any information about the ageing process of the wine. Alcohol level of 14,5%

Available at the SAQ for 22,25$ (Code SAQ : 10330433)

JL Chave website : domainejlchave.fr

Proposed by during one of their event : reserve-selection.com