Domaine Benedetti Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2021
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Category | Red Wine |
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Brand | Domaine Benedetti |
Origin | France, Rhône, Côtes du Rhône |
Domaine Benedetti is a small, organic, family-run estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The domaine was founded by Nicolas Benedetti in 1930, when he moved his family from Italy to the southern Rhône. Today, his great-grandson (also named Nicolas Benedetti) organically farms four hectares in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, ten hectares of Côtes du Rhône and two hectares of Vin de Pays. When I tasted the Domaine’s wines, I was blown away by their purity, depth and richness, not to mention the pinpoint expression of the terroir and vintage conditions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the southern Rhône.
James Suckling
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What a beautiful nose of summer flowers and sour cherries this excellent Cote du Rhone has. In spite of the ample medium- to full-bodied palate, this has a fresh acidity that deftly lifts the velvety finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
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A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from a mix of terroirs, the 2021 Côtes Du Rhône Vieilles Vignes has attractive raspberry and mulled strawberry fruit as well as some classic peppery, herbal, garrigue-like nuances. It's medium-bodied, fresh, and elegant, with lots to like.