Winemaker Notes
This wine possesses a majestic breadth and depth, yet still allows the verticality of the limestone and freshness of the salinity shine through. Harmonious balance of ripe strawberry, spicy gingerbread, and dried herbs.
Blend: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Framed by hints of cedar, the spicy-peppery 2021 Vinsobres Les Crottes shows no signs of the vintage's dilution. Blueberry and blackberry fruit is delivered on a full-bodied, concentrated palate that's rich and velvety and finishes long and satisfying.
Barrel Sample: 92-94 -
Jeb Dunnuck
Looking at the 2021 Vinsobres Rouanne Et Les Crottes, which was brought up in 10% new demi-muids, it has a layered, polished style as well as pure black raspberry fruit, some spicy, dried flower, and background oak, medium body, fine tannins, and a great finish. It's a beautiful wine and would easily stand up to the top wines in the vintage from anywhere in the Southern Rhône.
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James Suckling
A juicy, pleasant and crunchy red, this shows notes of red berries, spiced cherries, warm herbs and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Fruit-driven with a fresh center-palate and a comforting finish.
With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.
One of the more established Rhône villages promoted to its own 'Côtes du Rhône Villages' appellation, Vinsobres produces uniquely styled Rhône Blends based on Grenache and Syrah in its relatively cool and elevated vineyards.