Côtes du Rhône South (France)
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.
Typical Flavors
 Black Cherry |
 Blueberry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Licorice |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
 Anise |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Smoke |
 Leather |
Dark Berries and Plum are typical Côtes du Rhône flavors.
Peppery Spices and Licorice or Anise in the finish.
Profile
Côtes du Rhône wines are generally medium bodied with rich but smooth tannins:
| BODY | Medium Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium Plus | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Rich Pizza |
 Cassoulets |
 Chicken |
 Duck |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Game |
Côtes du Rhône wines should be paired with rich flavors.
They pair perfectly with rich Stews, Cassoulets and Marinated Asian.
They also love BBQ and Grilled Meat (Veal. Pork. Chicken. Game).
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Tapas. Cured Meat.
Pizza. Hamburger.
Stews. Cassoulets. Goulash.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
Roast. BBQ. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Poultry. Rich Chicken. Turkey.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.
If You Like Côtes du Rhône
You Might Also Like:
| Barbera (Italy) |
| Cabernet Franc (France) |
| Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Chianti (Italy) |
| Dolcetto (Italy) |
| Frappato (Italy) |
| Garnacha (Spain) |
| GSM Wines (France) |
| Rioja Crianza (Spain) |
| Teroldego (Italy) |
The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for medium to full bodied red wines.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the fruit bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
- Côtes du Rhône South (Méridional)
- Côtes du Rhône North (Septentrional)
Côtes du Rhône North
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grows on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Côtes du Rhône South
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.