The impressively endowed 2009 Cotes du Rhones fashioned by proprietor
Daniel Boulle from his bio-dynamically farmed vineyard will be hitting
the market this fall. The generic 2009 Cotes du Rhone (80% Grenache and
the rest Mourvedre and Carignan) achieved nearly 15% natural alcohol.
Its dark ruby hue is followed by abundant aromas of berry fruit, earth,
cherries, and herbs. Very Provencal/Mediterranean in style, this gutsy,
slightly rustic wine is perfect for bistros and wine bars. Consume it
over the next 1-2 years. I have been following this estate for a
decade and except for a few hiccups in 2002 and 2003, it has
consistently turned out fine wines. Moreover, since Philippe Cambie was
brought in as the consulting oenologist, it has become even more
reliable.
- WA 89 points
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