Domaine de la Côte
AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages
History
Once belonging to a general of Napoleon Bonaparte army Napoleon’s head is represented on the label. This wine comes from hillside vineyards in the Village of Valréas in Drôme
Soil
Hillside vineyards of clay and siliceous soil
Winemaking
Total destemming, 15 to 20 days vatting time, daily release. Controlled Temperature between 27 to 30° C.
Aging
8 months in concrete vat
Varietals
Syrah 70%,Grenache 30%
Tasting notes
Intense ruby red color with purple glints. The nose is powerful with dominant red and black berries such as black currant. The wine exhibits Mediterranean spices such as tyme and rosemary as well as liquorice notes. The wine is well balanced
with good concentration, soft and smooth tannins. Very good length.
Mise en bouteille
Estate bottled
Tasting advices
To enoy now or can be kept 5-6 years. Serve at 14 °C – 16 °C.
Food accompaniment
It will match perfectly any Mediterranean dish, steaks, stews and cheeses.
Dried sausages