In the 17th century “Côte du Rhône” was the name of an administrative district in the Viguerie D’Uzès (in the Department of Gard) reputed for its wines. It was not until the middle of the 19th Century that the Côte du Rhône took on the name Côtes du Rhône, due to the inclusion of the Vineyards located on the other bank of the Rhône.
Aromatics of cherries, blackberries, and plums meld with accents of pepper and earth on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of black cherry, plum, and blackberry that flow into highlights of spice, smoked meat, and minerals. The palate is fruity and crunchy with ripe tannins and medium acidity.
