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Fresh & Wild Côtes du Rhône
Fresh & Wild
Vintage & Drinking Window
Vintage Notes
The 2020 vintage in the Rhône Valley is generally considered excellent, marked by a warm and dry growing season that led to concentrated fruit flavors and balanced tannins. Expect the wines to be approachable in their youth but also capable of aging gracefully.
AI Confidence: 85%
$10.00 - $18.00 USD
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Style: Classic Côtes du Rhône known for its blend of red fruit, garrigue herbs, and earthy notes, offering a balanced and approachable style suitable for everyday enjoyment and versatile food pairings. This wine is not overly complex but provides a solid representation of the region's character. It's the kind of bottle that transports you to a sunny afternoon in the Rhône Valley with every sip – the perfect 'house red' elevated by a touch of French flair.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Ripe red and black fruits such as cherry, plum, and blackberry, along with garrigue notes of lavender and thyme, a hint of black pepper, and subtle earthy undertones.
Mouth-filling texture with savory complexity
Deep ruby red color with good clarity and medium intensity
Nicely rounded tannins with long satisfying finish
Medium-bodied palate with fresh red fruit flavors, earthy undertones, and soft tannins, characteristic of naturally-made southern Rhône wines
Clean, refreshing finish with lingering fruit and herbal notes
Serving Recommendations
Temperature: 60-65°F (16-18°C)
Decanting: 15-30 minutes
Food Pairing:
Lamb dishes
Herb-roasted chicken
Aged cheeses
Pasta with tomato sauce
Ratatouille and Mediterranean vegetables
Grilled meats and sausages
Hard cheeses
Pizza and pasta with tomato-based sauces
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