CHAUMEARNAUDCOTESDURHONERED2023

<p>COTES DU RHONE. Superlatively juicy spicy Rhone bombastic red. Syrah/Grenache at its very best. Biodynamic wine to boot, so, it is good for you too.GRAPEGrenache, Syrah, CinsaultCLOSURECorkREGIONCotes du RhoneVEGETARIANYesVINTAGE2022/23VEGANNoABV14.5%ORGANICYes – not certified*DRY |________*________|________|________| SWEETLIGHT |________|________|________*________| FULL BODIEDNO OAK *________|________|________|________| OAKY*THIS IS A CERTIFIED ORGANIC WINE UNDER EU LEGISLATION. HOWEVER, POST BREXIT, WE CANNOT SELL IT AS SUCH.*This is a quote from the foremost Rhone authority on the planet (John Livingston-Learmouth)CdR 2021 rge 50-60% Grenache (mid-1970s) at 160-320 metres, 20-25% Syrah (early 1980s) on the plateau, 0-25% Cinsault, 0-20% Mourvèdre (late 1960s-early 1970s) from clay-limestone, galet stone covered soils at Vinsobres and Saint-Maurice, hand harvested, destemmed, 8-14 day vinification, wild yeasts, a lot of cap punchings at first, pumping overs, steel vat raised 12-14 months, unfined, filtered, organic, biodynamic wine, 30-70,000 b2021 ****good lustre in the red robe; there is a nice steady depth to the nose, mixes mulberry, raspberry, dark red fruit, shows a hint of reduction. The palate has good early drive, holds busy, bright blackberry fruit, very fresh and up, life in the tannins. This offers good 2021 clarity, is a free running Côtes that works well, is bright as a button, well made, shows some iron crunch late on. 13.5°. 2027-28 Feb 2024 Previously Nov 2022 ***(*) correct red colour; there is nicely unleashed red fruit with reduction in tow on the nose, multiple raspberry prompts. The palate is nicely go-go, gives an instant offer of red berries, the tannins mild. The fruit declares well, and it’s a fun, “up” wine, w.o.w. drinking. 2026-27 Tasted Nov 2022Other wines from Domaine Chaume Arnaud.CHAUME ARNAUD COTES DU RHONE RED 2023 – Great Grog</p>