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Les Dauphins - Cotes Du Rhone - Red

2020
Blend
0% Grenache
0% Syrah
Country
France
Region
Rhone Valley
Appellation
Cotes Du Rhone
UPC
0 15643 51620 7
Other
Verified Stock
11709C-20
Product Ratings
James Suckling 90pt

A solid introduction to the reds from this appellation with stacks of blackberry fruit plus a generous and mellow personality, with earthy and spicy notes adding interest on the moderately dry palate. A cuvee of 80% grenache and 20% syrah. Sustainable. Vegan.

by James Suckling, 2023
Wine Enthusiast 90pt

This classic Rhone blend opens in the glass with fresh blackberries, strawberries with cracked black peppercorn and a bouquet of violets. Ripe and juicy on the palate with a stony finish, this is an easy-going bottling to crack open with friends on charcuterie night.

by Wine Enthusiast, 2023

Description

The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence known as Les Années Folles (The Crazy Years!). Art, literature, cinema and music were thriving in France’s capital and these creative minds also fell in love with France’s iconic wines.

Les Dauphins is crafted by a small network of family winemakers from the Dauphiné region of the Rhône Valley who joined forces to make delicious wines that fueled the creative revolution in bistros across Paris. The Dauphiné supplied countless Parisian restaurants, and became extremely popular thanks to the exuberance and versatility of their wines, which paired beautifully with classic French bistro dishes.

Today, Les Dauphins continues to uphold this legacy of excitement and creativity with their fabulous portfolio of excellent red, white and rosé wines from vineyards in the Southern Rhône. Headed up by talented winemaker Guillaume Valli, Les Dauphins favors those traditional grape varieties that have inspired palates for generations; Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The result? Beautifully balanced, energetic and fruit-driven wines that are the ultimate accompaniment to quiet evenings in and special occasions alike.

Tasting notes

This classic Cotes du Rhone is a blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mouvedre. Red ruby color, ripe red fruits fragrance with blackcurrant and a hint of spices. Elegant structure with smooth tannins and harmonious finish. Perfect accompaniment to salads, plate of assorted cooked meats, roast dishes and cheese.