There are an impressive 4.5 million bottles of the 2016 Cotes du Rhone, a ripe, silky wine that should bring pleasure to thousands of consumers. Cherries and raspberries mark the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate adds nuances of cola, tree bark and spice.
James Suckling
90 Points
Very brambly, rich and attractive tobacco, red and dark fruit and wild herbs. The palate has richness and an attractive feel with great core flesh and balance. The combination of quality, good value and accessibility here make this quite unique. Drink now.
Deep and dark red in colour. Nose of fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full, round and racy on the palate. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Overall is full with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.