RKS 2024 Wine: Côtes-du-Rhône Preferred to Côtes du Moan

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You won’t be emitting moans when imbibing most Côtes du Rhônes. That is not to say you won’t encounter tastelessness or excess acidity but rarely. Expect Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault in the mix for a Côtes-du-Rhône red.

We try La Croix de Beauliac Creation 2021 Côtes-du-Rhône. 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah.

Aroma: With a sizeable influence of almost overly ripe strawberries Grenache is obviously hard at work here. There are black cherries, raspberries and a touch of coal.

Palate: Full bodied with substantial power. Moderate tannins initially but they increase in intensity. Medium and mildly chalky/peppery finish. Some blackberry and blueberry.

Food Match: A Bucky Burger for me from my favourite bistro in New York Les Deux Amis at 356 East 51st which is a stone’s throw from the United Nations. A charming mix of 1970 New York and traditional French neighbourhood bistro.

Personality: A great bistro wine for beef! I am firm and muscular and delightfully simple.

Cellarbility: Drink by 2024-year end.

Price: $15 CDN (Ontario).

RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 89/100. Natalie MacLean 95.

(La Croix de Beauliac 2021 AOP Côtes-du-Rhône, Florian Mathieu, Valros, France, 14.5%, 750 mL).

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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