Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret l` Amandine 2021
Country
France
Region
Southern Rhone
Producer
Domaine des l`Amandine
Grape(s)
Syrah (60%)
Grenache (40%)
Type
Red
Style
Fruity
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Southern Rhone is home to many famous appellations with a great variety of soils and microclimates, though in general sees ideal growing conditions that are warm and dry, with the Mistral wind proving a defining feature. Grenache forms the backbone of southern Rhône blends, including Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras. With a range of varieties grown, the region sees a range of styles produced from quality red and white wines to the aromatic dessert wine Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.
Producer
The family owned domaine is situated in the very heart of the Cote du Rhone, by the picturesque village of Seguret, and flanked by the vineyards of Gigondas. The owners and 5th generation of the family, Jean-Pierre Verdeau and his son-in-law, Alex Suter, are personally involved at every stage of the wine’s making. Harvesting grapes from vines averaging 50 years old, their care and attention to detail have helped craft a wine of great balance and regional character. They have been certified sustainable since 2018 and in conversion to being organic for the 2023 vintage.
Tasting Notes
From one of the most beatiful villages in France (literally classified as `les plus beaux villages de France`!), this fragrant wine has aromas of mulberry and red berries. The palate is full of black fruits backed by a hint of oak which distinguishes this elegant fruity southern Rhone from the medieval hill top town of Seguret. It is elegantly blended from old vine Syrah softened by the addition of Grenache to give well defined blackberry fruit on the palate and a long spicy finish.
Food
A good accompaniment to pates, grilled or roast meats, sausages, chilli and mild cheeses.
Media
90 points awarded by Robert Parker January 2018.
Gold medal at Concours International de Lyon 2022
90 points IWSC
92 points Decanter
Gold medal at Concours International de Lyon 2022
90 points IWSC
92 points Decanter
