SUPERB - Chateau La Nerthe 2020 Les Cassagnes (France)

 

For those looking for 'Neuf-du-Pape quality, without paying 'Neuf-du-Pape prices, might I suggest this alternative by one of their great producers : 

Chateau La Nerthe 2020 Les Cassagnes, Cotes-du-Rhone Villages

SATISYFYING M Chapoutier 2021 Belleruche Blanc (France)

Usually not a Cotes-du-Rhone white fan, but I think I found one worthy of the video series : 

M Chapoutier 2021 Belleruche Blanc 

Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc

Chateau D'Aigueville 2017 Cotes-du-Rhone Villages (French Wine)

Today wine is a Cotes-du-Rhone wine that delivers both on taste and price, ya gotta love CdR wines

 

Chateau D'Aigueville 2017 Cotes-du-Rhone Villages

 

 

 

--- WRITTEN REVIEW ---

 

A red blend of Grenach, Syrah and Carignan, plus a few other grapes unlisted. Nose is pretty simple with white pepper and dark berry fruit. Taste is layered with smoky, dark berry, spice, blackberry, cassis, plus nice tannin backbone and a peppery-coffee finish.  (****)

M Chapoutier 2019 Belleruche Rouge, Cotes du Rhone (The Wine Review - #325)

This wine took me by surprise, grabbed my tongue and wouldn't let go - and here's why

 

M Chapoutier 2019 Belleruche Rouge, Cotes-du-Rhone

 

available at the winery (and other fine wine stores)

 

 

M Chapoutier 2019 Belleruche Cote Du Rhone Rouge Belleruche Rouge

Nice dark fruit and floral notes hit the nose ... Repeat on the palate while adding in white pepper, mocha, black cherry, blackberry and a layered finish that shows nice depth and age-ability.  (**** ½)

 

Abeille Fabre 2016 Mont Radon Chateauneuf-du-Pape (The Wine Review - #277)

Today's wine is a red blend from the most famous Rhone Valley, France : 

Abeille Fabre 2016 Mont Radon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 

La Ferme du Mont 2013 Cotes du Rhone "Premiere Cote" (The Wine Review - ...