Charles Thomas Cotes du Rhone
Cotes du Rhone Blend: 50% Syrah, 40%
Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre
Cotes du Rhone
France
2013
$8.95
"50%
Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre. 56 Ha grown organically since March 2009
(in conversion). Part of the vineyard is plowed with horses. Average age of the
vines : 30 years old. Clear ruby wine with overtones of red berry fruits. Round
and supple with smooth aftertaste. A good all round red wine for meat courses, poultry and light cheeses.
Best drunk now while fresh with good keeping up to 4 years."
I was really excited to try a wine from such a famous and important wine making region. It wasn't anything extraordinary, but it was a very drinkable red with a nice flavor profile. It was hard for me to pick out specific flavors this week (dang it, allergies...), but I think the best descriptors would be cherry/raspberry. Just like the review says, this is the perfect table wine for dinner and could be easily paired with many different foods. Unfortunately, I didn't get the opportunity to pair it with anything.
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