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| Drinking window: Drink between 2019 and 2023 (based on 5 user opinions) |
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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.5 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jpkc on 5/6/2021 & rated 89 points: PnP this time, drinking well (1267 views) | | | Tasted by jpkc on 1/29/2021 & rated 89 points: Decanted and drank over the next 2 hr, VG, great QPR, no rush to drink up, has a number of years left (921 views) | | | Tasted by Salute on 6/26/2020 & rated 89 points: Grabbed on a whim at Costco. Popped, decanted. Initial impression left metallic aftertaste at the very end of the finish (NOT good).
Gave it time. Still there. However, finally, after getting a few hours of air, that subsided and disappeared.
Nose, palate - wonderful. Full, rich, nicely balanced mouthfeel. Lingering finish is nice (again, MUST breathe for hours to burn off that metallic issue - not sure what was going on...) (1208 views) | | | Tasted by Sauvyfan on 3/28/2020 & rated 92 points: I pulled this bottle while doing a cellar inventory. I immediately thought that this was a high end priced CdR from the first sip. As I moved through the bottle, I was more and more impressed at every level of this wine; nose, taste, weight, balance, finish. Checked my Cellartracker to see where I bought it, and was floored to find out it was $14 from Costco. Usually when I buy a one off from Costco, I drink it right away, so I can go buy more if I like it. This one got away from me. I will try other vintages, but my experience tells me that i caught lightning in a bottle. (1423 views) | | | Tasted by Jayarr on 12/23/2019: Pretty good bottle. A lot of cherry in this one, on the nose and in the mouth. Got several nice comments on it. Seemed ready to drink and dont see much that needs time integrating. (1417 views) | | | Tasted by lundmc on 7/17/2019 & rated 90 points: Picked up at Costco on a whim. Punches well above it’s weight, and heading back to pick up more for weeknight enjoyment. Lots of spice, fruit, and tannin in nice balance. Sneaky longer finish. I don’t think it has many years in it but hey I intend to buy and drink!
Corkscrew with bumblebee: $160
Wine bottle with bumblebee: $15
What a deal! (1083 views) | | | Tasted by Mr Gary on 6/27/2019 & rated 89 points: Pretty good cotes du Rhône. On the fence about buying more at $14. (1024 views) | | | Tasted by jjhsom on 5/24/2019 & rated 90 points: Nice value Cotes du Rhone from good vintage. Good fruit, balance. Probably 2019-2022 drinking window. (945 views) | | | Tasted by ProfByron on 2/24/2019 & rated 90 points: Seductive, ripe but not blowsy. With none of that candied Grenache character. “potentially more approachable on release than earlier vintages” says the rather informative back label, not having ever had it before I wouldn’t know but it’s enjoyable now but with years ahead. A worthy competitor to Chateauneuf du Pape at one third the price.
80% Grenache 20% Syrah. 14.5%ABV (898 views) |
| Boutinot Producer WebsiteRed 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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