Tag Archives: Cotes du Rhone

Domaine de l’Oratoire St Martin Cuvee Prestige 2010, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone

Posted on September 19, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

A great way to kick off International Grenache Day celebrations. From the fantastic 2010 Rhone Valley vintage, made with fruit off vines planted in 1905 (109 years old!), this is a 60/40 blend of Grenache and Mourvedre that sent 18 months … Continue reading →

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Pascal Chalon La Grande Ourse 2009, Cotes du Rhone

Posted on October 28, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

AUD$45 from Prince Wine Store. A biodynamic wine from the Tulette region of the Rhone-Alpes. You know their stuff can’t be too bad when most of their harvest is sold to Chateau Beaucastel. La Grande Ourse is a blend of … Continue reading →

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Chapoutier Côtes du Rhône 2012, Rhone Valley

Posted on August 14, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

AUD$15 from Dan Murphy’s. This cheap Grenache Syrah blend serves as a nice contrast against the 2011 Luberon. Deeper colour with more concentration of fruit. Intense ruby colour with a purple rim. Soft perfume, youthful aromas of dark berry fruit … Continue reading →

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Estezargues ‘Rive droite, rive gauche’ 2012, Cotes du Rhone

Posted on July 20, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

$16 from PWS. A red blend of 70% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 10% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah. At this price point, for a good Rhone vintage, expect good value for money and this wine is another enjoyable no-brainer. Intense purple-ruby colour, … Continue reading →

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Tardieu-Laurent Cotes du Rhone Villages les Becs Fins 2009

Posted on April 16, 2013 by simplepalatesseriously

This wine is a good bargain for AUD$23 from Nicks Wine Merchants and Cloudwine, but Winestar have it for only $15 on a 3 btl minimum buy! A grenache (60%) and syrah (40%) blend, the grenache fruit comes off 60-year … Continue reading →

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