Domaine de la Guicharde
Domaine de la Guicharde Côtes du Rhône Rouge
4.5
Expert Rating
3.7
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Domaine de la Guicharde Côtes du Rhône Rouge is typically a dominant blend of Grenache Noir with around a third Syrah. The vineyard is planted on sloping, sandy-limestone soils. The wine is both organically and biodynamically certified. All grapes are harvested by hand, sorted and de-stemmed. Both varieties are vinified together before the wine is matured in stainless-steel tanks prior to bottling.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Domaine de la Guicharde Côtes du Rhône Rouge is bold and vivacious on the nose, boasting aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and strawberries, delicately balanced by subtle earthy and herbal notes.On the palate, this full-bodied wine carries a smooth and supple texture, with a generous structure. The moderately long finish is marked by white and freshly cracked black pepper coupled with dried herbs.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Shiraz/Syrah
Grenache
ORIGINS
Winery: Domaine de la Guicharde
Region: Rhone
The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.CUSTOMER RATING
3.7
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