Community Tasting Note

• DrewGoin wrote: 87 points

  July 22, 2007 - Though not as delightful as the 2005, this vintage of the Mont-Redon Cotes-du-Rhone is an example of what a consistently delicious red table wine should be. I do not understand why more people do not choose to drink more of the real thing instead of the ever-popular Californian spin-offs. For $13-15, the Mont-Redon CdR is simple and refined. Though lighter bodied than many of the newer Southern French imports, the gamey flavors of the Rhone are here, with leather and sandalwood accenting the alluring raspberry notes.
  
  I tasted the 2005 CdR from the same winery three days ago. If given the choice, opt for the 2005. The vibrancy of the fruit is outstanding. You get the impression that the wine is truly alive, bursting forth with bright berry flavors and complementing acidity. It appears that the Rhone wines enjoy the quality of the vintage across all price tiers.

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