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Vignerons d'Estézargues Domaine d'Andezon Côtes du Rhône Villages Signargues

2022

Intense Côtes du Rhône from undoubtedly one of the best co-operative wineries in the world.

Judged as it should be by the quality of its wines, the Vignerons d'Estezargues co-operative is surely one of the best and most consistent in the world. The rounded pebbles of this terroir bring rusticity and generosity. The blend is made up of eighty percent Syrah and twenty percent Mourvèdre.

Their approach is also admirable, farming as conscientiously as possible, fermenting only with wild yeasts with no other additions in the winery. Unusually for a co-op, this wine is produced from the fruit of a single estate, the Domaine d'Andezon.

A long maceration of 4 weeks aids in enhancing this wine through greater extraction of colour, flavour and tannins. The wine has been aged for 12 months in barrels which helps to slightly soften the palate of the wine to make it more balanced.

This wine is full bodied, dark and rich with aromas of soft black fruits such as blackberries, black cherries and blackcurrants. The palate is juicy with high acidity and high tannins and a mineral finish. Complex savoury flavours dominate the palate giving first the fresh fruit and finishing with a meaty chocolate note. Perfect to be drunk a mighty roast beef or venison.

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Wine Type	Red wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	14.5%
Units	10.8
Region	Rhone
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Mourvèdre, Syrah

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The Rhône Valley

Located in south-eastern France, the Rhône Valley follows the Rhône River, starting in Lyon, as it winds its way down towards the Mediterranean Sea. It spans approximately 150 miles and is divided stylistically and geographically into northern and southern parts.

The Northern Rhône is a mere 40 miles long and is responsible for just 4-5% of all the wines from the region. This is the birthplace of Syrah and where many wine lovers find it reaches its height of expression – meaty, savoury, and elegant. Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are also grown for bold white wines. Cru vineyards of the north include Hermitage, Cornas, Côte Rôtie and Condrieu.

As the Rhône River progresses southward, the valley widens and the climate has a more Mediterranean influence. Grenache is king in the Southern Rhône and forms the foundation of the area’s popular blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre being the most typical). You’ll also find Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache Blanc, Clairette and a host of other grape varieties grown here. Côtes du Rhône AOC is the largest appellation, accounting for two thirds of the region’s production, whereas Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most famous.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.