Côté Midi is an invitation to the heart of the South notable among French wine regions for its consistently fine growing conditions, layered with incredibly varied assortment of terroirs and microclimates, bathed in the shining sun and conjuring up the name of this range of gorgeous wines from the land of sun, offering generous, easy drinking, food- friendly wines. They are a fusion between the winemaking tradition and the new approach to wine, represented by Bruno Lafon and his partner-winegrowers.
Presentation
Presentation
Charismatic and pure, this wine offers up a dark and concentrated CdR with unique finesse and balance. The complementarity of terroirs from both banks of the Rhône River evokes an exemplary expression of Grenache, richly flavored and generous. It's is not a single-estate wine but a perennial bargain because it retains a sense of freshness not often found in the Southern Rhône Valley.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification in concrete tanks, using low temperature fermentation (under 20°C / 68°F). Long after fermentation maceration in tanks for 2 to 4 weeks.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 70%
Cinsault : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Cinsault : 10%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
T° of service: ±16°C / ±61°F.
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Subtle, fruity yet elegant, this richly concentrated red blend offers luscious loads of plummy, ripe cherry and berry flavors offset by an invigorating edge of black pepper nuanced by hints of earth and spice. The palate is rich and fleshy but anchored by taut acidity and ripe, mouth-filling tannins.
Reviews
"There’s no place like Rhône: viticulture as we know it arrived in Southern France with the Greeks in the 4th century BC. But it was the Romans who really established the vineyards and reputation of the area using the Rhône as their highway through France (and planting a few vineyards along the way)."
