Winemaker Notes
Cherry red color. Expressive nose with stewed cherry and red fruit aromas. On the palate, it is harmonious and rich, with round tannins and a lively, fruit-forward character.
Perfect with poultry, grilled or stewed red meat and soft cheese. This wine is appropriate for all occasions.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
A blend of Grenache and Syrah, this full-bodied red offers plump, concentrated flavors of preserved plum and blackberry syrup accented by anise, violet and sage. It’s ripe but freshly balanced and edged by fine, gripping tannins that penetrate the finish.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 Louis Bernard Côtes du Rhône Rouge is a classic example of this AOC. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits black fruit and rustic spices in its aromas and flavors. Enjoy it with a flavorful cassoulet. (Tasted: June 15, 2020, San Francisco, CA)
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.