La Grande Colline Domaine de Cotes du Rhone Rouge Bibendum 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Grande Colline
Label Name:
 
Domaine de Cotes du Rhone Rouge Bibendum
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Rhône Valley (Saint-Gervais, Gard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cinsault
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
1
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Light ruby red; bright red cherry and raspberry, floral and peppery spice, fresh acidity, delicate tannins and a clean, snappy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: charcuterie, roast pork, grilled lamb, duck confit, aged cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), yakitori, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Thai basil chicken, grilled shiitake skewers.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed Cinsault; hand-harvested, native-yeast fermentation, whole-bunch handling, aged in stainless steel; minimal SO2 and no other inputs.

Vineyard Info
Domaine de la Grande Colline (founded by Hirotake Ooka) now run with input from Jonathan Jacquart (and Thierry Allemand); small Rhône domaine focused on natural/biodynamic practices.