Few regions in France have such an important wine-making tradition as the Rhone Valley.
As early as 600 B.C., the Phocaeans planted the first vines around Marseille after founding the city. Gradually, the vineyards spread northwards, and by 71 AD, vines were being grown in Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage.
The Côtes du Rhône wines development was hindered by the power of the county of Burgundy, whose ambition was to supply the enormous market represented by Paris and London alone, and which, to do so, prevented the Rhône wines circulation through excessively high customs duties.
In the 19th century, the construction of the first railway lines finally allowed the Rhône Valley wines to become popular in Paris.
- Nose: subtle and fine. Aromas of acacia honey, ripe apricots and pears with light aniseed notes.
- Palate: full and tasty. Slightly aniseed finish.
Tasting date: May 2020
OUR OPINION: a honeyed vintage with a touch of acidity that makes it very tasty!
Others available vintages :
- Nose: black cherry, pepper and coffee.
- Palate: supple, fresh and fruity.
OUR OPINION: digest and full of freshness, a juicy red wine for the summer.
Fresh and saline nose with notes of citrus, verbena and white peaches. The palate is lively and mineral, with a nice tension and a long finish on the lime. A qualitative wine with a beautiful energy!
Others available vintages :
- Nose : fruity and delicious. Blackcurrant and blackberry aromas with hints of chocolate and menthol.
- Palate : The finish is spicy and full of flavour.
Tasting date: 2017.
OUR OPINION: a fine and ripe vintage with silky tannins.
Other available vintages:
The exceptional bottle's weight (1.8kg) may result in higher shipping costs for the final shopping cart.
AMPHORA WINES
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer a sharp selection of white, red or rosé wines, vinified in amphora.
You will find crus:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae.
- only partially aged in clay amphorae.
...including the rare wines completely vinified in Qvevris !