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The Region: Côtes du Rhône, France
The Bottles: Château De Domazan VS Côtes Du Rhône "Parallèle 45"
Côtes du Rhône is a wide appellation within the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The zone follows the course of the Rhône river southwards for 200km from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small proportion of the appellation's wines are white. However the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a fruity, middleweight red blend based on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
Winery Domaine du Grand Plantier
Grapes Syrah, Mourvèdre, Garnacha
Region/Appellation Côtes du Rhône
Country Hierarchy Rhône, France
Food suggestion Beef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison)
Vintage Critic rating 95/100
Words from our experts
This is an excellent value Côtes du Rhône with a floral and spicy aroma. On the palate it is nicely rounded with a concentrated red berry flavor.
Price : 34,000 LL | Quality Vs Price: Very good
2. Côtes Du Rhône "Parallèle 45"
Producer Paul Jaboulet Aine
Region/Appellation Côtes du Rhône
Country Hierarchy Rhône, France
Grape/Blend Southern Rhone Red Blend
Food Suggestion Lamb
Wine Style Red - Rich and Intense
Awards
88/100 | 2016 Vintage - Decanter World Wine Awards
90/100 | 2014 Vintage - Falstaff Magazin
This producer also makes a white and rosé wine:
• This Côtes du Rhône wine has received good scores from various critics: a score of 90 by Falstaff Magazin & 88/100 Decanter World Wine Awards.
• Ranked in the top 10 for number of awards won among wines from this region: the Japan Wine Challenge awarded the 2011 Gold and the The TEXSOM International Wine Awards awarded the 2006 vintage Silver.
Words from our experts
One of Côtes du Rhône flagship, Parallèle 45 Red organic has a deep colour with an attractive brilliance. Its Bouquet is elegant and aromatic with red fruits blended with spices. On a well-structured palate with rounded tannins for a final spicy note.
Price : 34,000 LL | Quality Vs Price: Excellent