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| Drinking window: Drink between 2018 and 2021 (based on 4 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 4 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by apple1813 on 3/29/2020 & rated 91 points: 2015 Château de Nages Costières-de-Nîmes JT was stylish, expressive and layered. The Syrah-dominant blend from Costières-de-Nîmes was clear and medium ruby in colour without any sediments. Freshly uncorked, aromatics of raspberries, black cherries, olives, farmyard and earth. With an hour of in-bottle aeration, notes of blackberries, coffee and liqourice emerged. On the palate, it was dry and medium-full bodied, with medium level of balanced acidity, medium level of chalky tannin and evident stony minerality. The long finish was packed with flavours of black pepper, violets, cocoa and black tea.
The blend consisted of 95% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, and the vines were grown on round pebbles on iron-rich clay subsoil. It was fermented with whole-bunch and whole-berry to achieve lifted aromatic complexity. The wine was certified organic.
Renowned wine critic, Jeb Dunnuck, commented that it reminded him of a top Crozes-Hermitage. I would add that it resembled Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage for the farmyard and earthy characters, plus the lifted aromatics from whole-bunch fermentation. Having said that, Crozes-Hermitage in moderate continental climate, had more acidity and freshness, while Costières-de-Nîmes, influenced by hot Mediterranean climate, was more robust and alcoholic. (640 views) | | | Tasted by CheviotCellar on 3/2/2020 & rated 89 points: 95% syrah and 5% mourvedre. Nose has blackberry, fennel, and woodsmoke. Pure, primary fruit flavors of black grapes and tart red cherries. Not too spicy, floral or funky; Light tannins, medium acid, savory palate, and long, cool menthol finish.
I initially scored this an 87 but on day 2 it picked up very nice weight and stood up to a strong lemon ginger chicken dish in a positive way that I didn’t expect. This is a well made wine with a rich palate. Per the label, “give it time after opening”, like 4-6 hours or more. (450 views) | | | Tasted by Lord Marc on 9/22/2019 & rated 88 points: I was very impressed with this wine, the balance of fruit and tannins was perfect. Not at all like Australian Syrah, this had a touch more fruit and overall better body and flavour. Got better with a little decanting but overall would buy again. This would be an excellent Restaurant wine at this price point. (493 views) |
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Red Rhone Blend Read about the different grapes used to produce red and white Rhone wines
On CellarTracker, Red Rhone Blend is the term for a wine consisting of two or more of the traditional 13 Southern Rhone grape varieties. Typically it's the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre or Cinsault grapes, but can also contain the Muscardin, Counoise, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Terret Noir, Picardan or Vaccarese grapes.
A 'food' wine. Lacking pretension and intended for local consumption with local cuisine. Lacks the 'high' notes on a Bordeaux, more earthy and sharper so often a better partner to meat dishes with a sauce. France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comRhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Rhone Valley The Rhône Valley/Le Vins de la Vallée du Rhône (Comité Interprofession des vins AOC Côtes et vallée du Rhône)
### Wine Scholar Guild's Rhône valley vintage charts & ratings ###Southern Rhône Guide to the wines, wineries and appellations in the Southern Rhone Valley
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