Wines from Côtes du Rhône Villages
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Domaine des Escaravailles 2003 Vin Doux Natural (Rasteau) Grenache (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
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- $44
Escaravailles makes two sweet wines, this one from Grenache Noir, as well as a white from Grenache Blanc. While both are impressive, the red is a touch more impressive. Dried black cherries and cinnamon mingle easily in this unctuously textured wine. The tannins give it a richer, more velvety mouthfeel.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint-Martin 2006 Haut Coustias Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Editors' Choice
- $32
This tour de force starts off with some slightly tarry notes on the nose, but quickly segues into rich plum and chocolate fruit. All at once, it’s creamy and spicy, lush yet structured. With its high (approximately 60%) Mourvèdre content, this should drink well for at least a decade, although it’s approachable now.
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Domaine la Soumade 2006 Fleur de Confiance Rasteau Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Cellar Selection
This luxury cuvée was aged in 600-liter demimuids, which proprietor André Romero believes impart just the right amount of oak influence. The 2006 is not as richly concentrated as the 2005, but may turn out to be better balanced, with its creamy texture building to mouthdrying on the finish. Bold cherry flavors and a touch of chocolate finish long, picking up hints…
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Domaine Daniel et Denis Alary 2006 La Font d'Estévenas Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Editors' Choice
- $35
This is still very youthful and primary, with just hints of complexity. Plum and licorice shine brightly in this mouthfilling wine that somehow manages to be muscular yet silky at the same time. Roughly 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache, from vines 35–45 years old. Drink now–2015.
— J.C.
(12/15/2009)
Domaine Brusset 2004 Coteaux des Travers Cairanne Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Editors' Choice
- $26
Inky purple in color, this traditional blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault is a big, tannic wine, but the tannins are supple and ripe. Dark fruit--blueberries and plums--seem a bit closed and brooding, but grace notes of violets and smoke add nuance. Give it 3-5 years of cellaring.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Château Saint Esteve d'Uchaux 2001 Vieilles Vignes Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Editors' Choice
- $30
Fully mature and ready to drink now, this is a thrilling Côtes-du-Rhône. Delicate cherry, chocolate and tobacco scents provide a sense of elegance rare in the region, complemented by a velvety mouthfeel and anise and pepper notes on the finish. A knockout, with elegance and style. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine de la Guicharde 2003 Cuvée Genest Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Best Buy
- $14
In many ways, this wine reflects the spirit of France’s new vignerons. Isabelle and Arnaud Guicharde started the domaine only 18 years ago. The husband and wife team, with no prior winemaking experience, admit that at the beginning, “We made all the mistakes we could.” They’ve certainly come a long way. This wine is fragrant and spicy, filled with scents of…
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
Domaine Viret 2003 Emergence Saint-Maurice Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)
- Editors' Choice
- $40
Very ripe; it shows a touch of alcoholic warmth, but it’s also richly textured, velvety and supple. Hints of mint and chocolate accent the lush cassis flavors that glide across the palate. A blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre and 25% Syrah.
— J.C.
(11/15/2006)
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