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Côtes du Rhône 'Vieilles Vignes'

Côtes du Rhône 'Vieilles Vignes'

Ctes du Rhne Vieilles Vignes
  • Practicing organic
  • 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan
  • From a parcel in the village of Orange in the lieu-dit “Saint Cardille”, and two parcels in the village of Saint Laurent des Arbres in the lieux-dits “Gissac” and “Le Clau”
  • 40+ year old vines
  • Grown on clay, gravel and quartz soils
  • 30% whole cluster
  • Indigenous yeast
  • Fermented in concrete
  • Aged in 75% cement, 15% foudre, 5% stainless steel, 5% older barrique

Info

Vintage:
2023
Country:
France
Region:
Rhone (Southern)
Appellation:
Cotes du Rhone
Variety:
Blend - Rhone
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-MOV-02-23 12/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2025-04-09
"This has a wonderful interplay of delicate aromas, showing red berries, spices and graphite. Medium- to full-bodied with well-crafted, fine-grained tannins that deftly balance the restrained richness and support the long, delicate finish. Impressive. Drink or hold."