Vintage: 2010Grapes: Red Rhône Blend - primarily Grenache
Region: Côtes du Rhône, France
Producer: Domaine Saint Gayan
ABV: 14%
Serving Temp: Cool room temperature
Paired with: Savannah Red Rice
My suggested pairing: Grilled pork or veal
Price: $17
Review:
This is a bargain Côtes du Rhône that is very easy drinking. The color of this wine is a clear, but dark blood red with a pink rim. The nose at the beginning was a little closed, but started opening up to aromas of ripe red fruit (possibly strawberry) with a hint of pepper. On the palate there are flavors of raspberry and strawberry with a medium long finish of red fruit and black pepper. This medium bodied Côtes du Rhône has decent balance between the restrained acidity and chalky tannins.
There is little ageing potential for this wine, but this wine is ready to drink now. Definitely a summer style of Côtes du Rhône because it is not concentrated and heavy as other wines of the area. I enjoyed this straightforward wine and believe it is very well priced.
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