Château Mont-Redon is located in — and best known for — Châteauneuf–du-Pape, the southern Rhône’s most famous wine. However, it would be a mistake to let this producer’s Châteauneuf overshadow their delicious Côtes du Rhône, as demonstrated by this 2018 rendition. Mont-Redon owns some 60 acres of vines in the Côtes du Rhône appellation, and they also purchase wines from top growers in the region for the Mont-Redon Réserve wines. A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, this wine is invitingly aromatic and offers a fairly complex roster of fruity flavors.
Château Mont-Redon, Côtes-du-Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2018
By Marguerite Thomas