We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
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Wine Spectator – Features an old-school, mouthwatering feel, with briar, bay leaf and olive notes leading the way. Offers a core of juicy blackberry, black currant and black cherry fruit. The long finish delivers a lingering tapenade accent. Best from 2015 through 2025.
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Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – The essence of earth, raspberry jam, jus de viande, bouquet garni and spring flowers jumps from a glass of the dark ruby/plum-colored 2010 Cote Rotie Cote Brune. The richest of these six cuvees, with the most lingering finish, this medium to full-bodied, impressive, sexy, classic Cote Rotie can be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years.
About This Wine
"Outstanding quality, super premium. Intensely flavoured with distinct aromatic character, exhibits clear sense of place with the earthy and meaty savoury notes supported by generous fruit. This wine needs time to develop its full potential and will keep evolving positively for at least 5 years.” 18/20 Wine and Lifestyle
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Shiraz Viognier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Brand | Gilles Barges |
| Vintage | 2009 |
Wines of Rhone Valley
The Rhone wine region is situation in the south of France in the Rhone Valley. The region is split into north and south with distinctively different winemaking styles. In the north, the main grape used is Syrah and is sometimes blended with white varietals. In the south however, reds are a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault. You may be familiar with this sort of blend; in Australia it is labelled GSM.
Wines are produced under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The most prestigious of which is Chateauneuf-du-Pape. You may also have heard of other AOC names such as Gigondas, Hermitage, Lirac, St Joseph. Wines coming from these and other AOCs are all on the higher end of the market.
On the value end we have wines produced in Cotes-du-Rhone AOC. Cotes-du-Rhone often refers to wines made in the Rhone Valley that do not fall under any other AOC, often from the flatter areas around Southern Rhone. However, it also does include the fringes of well-respected northern appellations as well. In terms of volume, a majority of Rhone wine falls under the Cotes-du-Rhone AOC and it offers some of the best value in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds.
Full-bodied and flavourful white wine blends are also made in the region. These are typically a combination of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier.
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