Domaine de la Buissonne Côtes du Rhône 2006
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An excellent vintage Côtes du Rhône from one of the area's best small producers.
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Release Notes:
Domaine de la Buissonne is one of the Côtes du Rhône’s finest small producers. Their 95 acres of vineyards have produced wine since Roman times. The current owner, Monsieur Jourdan, comes from a family that has been making wine in the Rhône valley since 1865. Unlike many more famous brands of Côtes du Rhône, which purchase grapes and wines in bulk, the Jourdan family grows all of the grapes that go into their wines. Their attention to detail is apparent in the glass; this beautiful Côtes du Rhône is a blend of Grenache (80%), Cinsault (10%), Syrah (5%) and Carignan (5%) from 25 year old vines.
Tasting Notes:
A beautiful, bright cherry red colored wine with an interesting nose of black cherry fruit from the Grenache. It is well-balanced and fruity with flavors of blackcurrant and raspberry jam leading up to a complex finish. A great summer wine, Côtes du Rhône is ideal with stronger meat dishes like sausages or pepper steak, Shepard’s pie, casseroles, sandwiches and grilled meats. Good to drink now through the end of 2008.
Winery:
Domaine de la Buissonne is owned by Monsieur Jourdan. The Jourdan family's vineyard has been making wine in the Rhône valley since 1865. was created in 1865, but wine has... Read more
Region:
Côtes du Rhône produces some of the most popular (and most affordable) French wines. These wines are based on the dark and peppery Grenache grape with smaller amounts of the smoky,... Read more
