Cotes du Rhone Iskis Dom. Olibrius 2019

Country
France
Region
Southern Rhone
Producer
Domaine Olibrius
Grape(s)
Syrah (60%)
Grenache (30%)
Carignan (5%)
Cinsault (5%)
Type
Red
Style
Light
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
15%
Closure Style
Diam
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
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

This small Domaine was created in 2009 by Marc Danielou, a self-taught wine maker when he acquired a small patch of vineyard in Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun; gradually the Domaine has grown but still very small production of 2.5 hectares. Marc has farmed organically from day 1 and the accreditation process started 2021. He farms with as little intervention as possible and using sulphur sparingly to create a stable and clean wine. Grapes are all hand-picked into small crates and de-stemmed. Vinification takes place in small tanks, each varietal being vinified separately. Fermentation and vatting times are relatively long, from 4 – 8 months. Caps are punched down manually. After de-vatting, the wines spend a further 6 months in tanks for an even malolactic fermentation; they are then transferred to barrels for between 10 and 24 months. The wines are generally stirred and matured without racking. After the requisite maturing and ageing period, they are bottled on the estate
Tasting Notes
A beautiful and elegant Cotes du Rhone coming from old vine grenache and Carignan – Rounded and well balanced with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry that carry through to the palate with lovely Garrigue and spicy notes leading to an excellent finish.