Winemaker Notes
Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone has an intense ruby color with a nose and palate that show off strawberries, redcurrants and a hint of garrigue. Smooth and well-balanced on the palate. A soft, fruity wine.
This wine pairs well alongside BBQ, Pizza, Burgers or on its own. Perfect to accompany a charcuterie board at your next plate.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Traditional in the best sense! Such bright black-plum fruit for a Cotes-du-Rhone that’s already 3 years old! Impressive tannin grip behind the power and richness that drives the long, self-confidently dry 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.
Typically thought of as a baby Chateâuneuf-du-Pape, the term Côtes du Rhône actually doesn’t merely apply to the flatter outskirts of the major southern Rhône appellations, it also includes the fringes of well-respected northern Rhône appellations. White wines can be produced under the appellation name, but very little is actually made.
The region offers some of the best values in France and even some first-rate and age-worthy reds. Red wine varieties include most of the Chateâuneuf-du-Pape varieties like Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, and Counoise, as well as Carignan. White grapes grown include Grenache blanc, Roussanne and Viognier, among others.