A classic Southern Rhône red offering tremendous character for the price. Built around Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, the wine delivers ripe red and dark berry fruit along with subtle spice and a supple, juicy texture with a lingering finish.
The Wine Enthusiast gave this wine a score of 91 Points noting its blackberry, plum and cherry flavors with a dusting of cocoa.
The fruit comes from vineyards in the Southern Rhône, where the warm Mediterranean climate and stony, limestone-influenced soils help produce wines with both generosity and freshness. The vineyards are farmed with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, and traditional Rhône winemaking which allows the fruit to take center stage. The emphasis is on preserving the wine's vibrant fruit, freshness and easy-drinking character.
What ultimately won us over was not only the quality of this wine, but its extraordinary value. At just $10.95 per bottle, the Clavel Côtes du Rhône delivers the kind of Rhône character and complexity we would normally expect to pay considerably more for.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "Bruised blackberry and spiced black plum aromas drive the nose along with dried red cherry flakes and purple blossom. The palate is firm in texture with pillowy tannins that are relaxed and ready to be enjoyed now. A light dusting of cocoa powder on the finish delivers additional intrigue."
The fruit comes from vineyards in the Southern Rhône, where the warm Mediterranean climate and stony, limestone-influenced soils help produce wines with both generosity and freshness. The vineyards are farmed with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally conscious practices, and traditional Rhône winemaking which allows the fruit to take center stage. The emphasis is on preserving the wine's vibrant fruit, freshness and easy-drinking character.
What ultimately won us over was not only the quality of this wine, but its extraordinary value. At just $10.95 per bottle, the Clavel Côtes du Rhône delivers the kind of Rhône character and complexity we would normally expect to pay considerably more for.
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "Bruised blackberry and spiced black plum aromas drive the nose along with dried red cherry flakes and purple blossom. The palate is firm in texture with pillowy tannins that are relaxed and ready to be enjoyed now. A light dusting of cocoa powder on the finish delivers additional intrigue."
