Côtes du Rhône is a wine region in the French Rhône Valley.
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
Strawberry, Dark Berries, and Plum are typical Côtes du Rhône flavors.
Notes of Herbs, Flowers (Provencal Roses), Mint, and Minerals
Strawberry |
Black Currant |
Blackberry |
Blueberry |
Black Cherry |
Plum |
Spices |
Pepper |
Herbs |
Roses |
Lavender |
Mint |
Oak |
Vanilla |
Toast |
Leather |
GSM wines are generally medium bodied with rich but smooth tannins:
BODY: | Medium |
TANNINS: | Medium |
FRUIT: | Medium |
ACIDITY: | Medium |
ALCOHOL: | 13% ABV |
Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F) |
Côtes du Rhône wines should be paired with rich flavors.
Côtes du Rhône pairs perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle, Marinated Asian, BBQ and Grilled Meat.
Tapas |
Salami |
Ham |
Rich Pizza |
Hamburger |
Duck |
Casserolle |
Stew |
Pork |
Lamb |
Game |
Meat |
Rich Pizza. Hamburger. Stews. Casserolle. Goulash. Sausages. Pepper Sauce. Asian Marinated Dishes. Lamb. Lamb Shanks. Game in Cherry Sauce. Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game. Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
Oxtail Bourguignonne.
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit).
Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas. The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy). |
In Côtes du Rhône South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is most famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
GSM Wines
Côtes du Rhône South
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre
Counoise
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache Blanche
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