France - Languédoc and Roussillon
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Carignan/Grenache/Cinsault/Syrah
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Les Vignerons de Rivesaltes
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2007
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Red
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Medium Dry
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Medium Bodied
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Lamb/Pork/Beef/Pate/Chicken/Vegetarian
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Drink Now
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Côtes De Roussillon Rouge
Ref: A003207
Réserve du Terroir
The Réserve du Terroir Rouge - Côtes du Roussillon was an immediate success when we introduced it about 18 months ago. It is made from Carignan, Grenache Noir, Syrah and Cinsault, is deep-coloured and has an excellent concentration of spicy, blackberry fruit and plenty of character.
The vineyards of the Côtes du Roussillon are amongst some of France’s most southerly - the majestic Pyrenees form an impressive backdrop and the Rivesaltes cooperative, managed by the highly innovative Fernand Baixas, is one of the most forward-thinking in France, paying their 700 members purely on the quality of their grapes rather than on potential alcohol.
Baixas has mapped-out all the vineyards that he draws grapes from and has worked out quality-style-microclimate graphs to further increase quality. Interestingly enough this practice is also undertaken at Les Producteurs de Plaimont in Gascony, from whom we source other excellent wines.
£6.25
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