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Le Prince de Courthézon Côtes du Rhône (half bottle) 2018

Côtes du Rhône AOC

As close as you could hope to come to an authentic Châteauneuf style without paying the premium. Finest Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from neighbouring vineyards combine to give herb scented, velvet black fruit, liquorice and spice with a Gold medal.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky smooth layers of rich black fruit; depth and intensity

Aroma

Ripe raspberry, spiced plum and crushed black pepper aromas

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Le Prince de Courthézon Côtes du Rhône (half bottle) 2018

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 5.44 Units
  • 375.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

A consistent Gold medal winner, this gorgeous, velvety Rhône red offers tremendous value. It’s from the only co-operative cellar in Châteauneuf du Pape, owned and run by local growers. The reason it’s not labelled Châteauneuf (and is not twice the price!) is that the grapes are from vineyards next door to the famed appellation. What they do share is the same rock strewn soil that promotes superb richness and ripeness – and vines that are similarly aged and gnarled, which results in tiny quantities of concentrated fruit. Skilfully put together by Thierry Ferlay, this exceptional cuvée is a Top 10 choice for our customers year after year. Spot-on with rack of lamb, a robust cassoulet or roast duck, and here in a very handy half bottle size.

"Perfect Côtes du Rhône. Tastes just like a good Côtes du Rhône should" Online Review
Map showing Côtes du Rhône AOC
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