CHAUME ARNAUD Cotes du Rhone RED 2021

Description

COTES DU RHONE. Superlatively juicy spicy Rhone bombastic red. Syrah/Grenache at its very best. Biodynamic to boot, so, it is good for you too.

DRY     |________*________|________|________|     SWEET

LIGHT     |________|________|________*________|     FULL BODIED

NO 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 b

2021 ****

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 2022