DOMAINE DE LA SOUMADE Cotes du Rhone AOC (Andre Romero) 2022/23 Bottle

Description

This Côtes du Rhône 2023 is vibrant and approachable, with ripe flavours of blackberry, cherry, and plum. Subtle notes of spice, violet, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs add complexity. Its smooth tannins and balanced acidity create a harmonious structure, making it perfect for sipping on its own or pairing with grilled meats and hearty stews. An engaging vintage that showcases the warmth and richness of the Rhône in a fresh, lively style.

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"The superstar of Rasteau is Andre Romero who produces five cuvees of drop-dead delicious red wine. He fashions full-throttle, concentrated, exuberant wines that mirror his over-the-top personality. Few vignerons are more interesting to visit than Domaine La Soumade. Rasteau is a village with some incredible terroirs as well as a high percentage of old vine Grenache. Romero makes a bevy of Vin de Pays offerings, but his finest cuvees are his Cotes du Rhone and Rasteau wines. St.-Emilion's guru, Stephane Derenoncourt is the consulting winemaker, which may help explain why these wines are so good." Robert Parker. An organic regime is adhered to in the vineyard, and the wines are bottled without fining or filtration. 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah.