cassis and blueberry fruit complemented by wild herb and smoky wood notes. A very complex wine: on the palate sweet red and dark fruit flavors mingle with those of herbs, spices, licorice, mint, and mushrooms. The finish is long and clean on fruit and black pepper. This wine has aging potential – it can cellar until 2012. Let breathe before serving with stews, braised beef, barbecue chicken, hamburgers, and other grilled meats.
Barbecue Chicken, Beef, Green Vegetables, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Pork, Grilled Red Meats, Hamburger, Stews
Domaine Saint Amant is situated along a winding road 1,600 feet above sea level. It was created by a Parisian, Jacques Wallut, over 25 years ago. While he was at first mocked for his decision to plant Viognier and Syrah at such a high altitude, his success has been undeniable, as his wines are now sought after by top sommeliers of the south of France.
Côtes du Rhône produces some of the most popular (and most affordable) French wines. These wines are based on the dark and peppery Grenache grape with smaller amounts of the smoky, spicy Syrah, the blackberry-flavored Mourvédre, and the full-bodied Cinsault grapes added to the blend. The vast majority of Côtes du Rhône wines come from large producers or brands that buy grapes from many different growers of varying quality. The best wines, however, come from small producers like Domaine des Coteaux des Travers with vineyards in the better villages like Rasteau, Cairanne, and Beaumes-de-Venise.
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