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3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine, Wine Casual
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May 1, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

3 Things to Expect from a Côtes du Rhône Wine

If you enjoy French wine, you’ve likely run across bottles of Côtes du Rhône in your local wine shop.[Read more]

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Delas Freres, Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 30, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Delas Freres Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019 – Floral with Deep Flavor & Concentration

Delas Freres, Saint Esprit Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône with deep flavor.[Read more]

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Halos de Jupiter, Côtes du Rhône 2018, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 29, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2018 – Robust, Concentrated and Absolutely Delicious

Halos de Jupiter, Côtes du Rhône 2018, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône that is robust, concentrated, inky and absolutely delicious.[Read more]

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André Brunel, La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 28, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

André Brunel La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019 – Personality from a Sometimes, Impersonal, White-Wine Blend

André Brunel, La Bécassonne Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2019, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A white Côtes du Rhône that gives you the personality you want from a sometimes, impersonal white-wine blend.[Read more]

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Joseph Castan, Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 27, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Joseph Castan Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020 – As Enjoyable to Nose as It Is to Palate

Joseph Castan, Trésor du Rhône Côtes du Rhône 2020, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône that is as enjoyable to nose as it is to palate.[Read more]

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Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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April 26, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cellier des Dauphins Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021 – Floral Notes with Hints of Forest Floor

Cellier des Dauphins, Reserve Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2021, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Côtes du Rhône rosé with a pleasant midpalate and floral notes with hints of forest floor.[Read more]

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Cuvée Papale, Châteauneuf du Pape 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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March 24, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cuvée Papale Châteauneuf du Pape 2016 – A Robust White Rhone

Cuvée Papale, Châteauneuf du Pape 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: If you enjoy robust, Rhone white wines, this Châteauneuf du Pape will be a welcome treat.[Read more]

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Domaine du Mistral, Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages 2018, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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March 21, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Domaine du Mistral Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages 2018 – Rich, Inky & Concentrated

Domaine du Mistral, Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages 2018, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A rich, inky Côtes du Rhône Villages that offers depth and concentration.[Read more]

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Halos de Jupiter, Costières de Nîmes 2018, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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March 10, 2022
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Halos de Jupiter Costières de Nîmes 2018- A Solid Pickup

Halos de Jupiter, Costières de Nîmes 2018, Rhone, France

Tasting Note: A Southern-Rhone red blend to repeat.[Read more]

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Domaine de la Roche Paradis, Rozier Côte-Rôtie 2016, Rhone, France, Wine Casual
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August 15, 2021
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Domaine de la Roche Paradis Rozier Côte-Rôtie 2016 – Medium-Throttle Côte-Rôtie

Domaine de la Roche Paradis, Rozier Côte-Rôtie 2016, Rhone, France

Tasting Notes: A Côte-Rôtie on the softer, less-concentrated side of the syrah spectrum.[Read more]

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