Les Vignerons d’Estézargues, Côtes du Rhône (Rhône Valley, France) 2016

Oct 25, 2017

By Michael Apstein

 I know this producer, a co-operative, well, having rented a summer vacation house fifteen minutes down the road every year for a decade.  They have many bottlings and many labels, but one thing that is constant is the quality of their wines and the value they deliver.  Take this straightforward Côte du Rhône.  Made exclusively from Cinsault, it’s both earthy and fruity with suave tannins.  Refined and smooth, especially for a Côte du Rhône, it could be chilled for summertime sipping.  This mid-weight red is perfect for pizza or roast chicken.  It’s a tremendous value.

Country / Region

Rhône Valley, France

Appellation

Côtes du Rhône

Grape Variety

Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Score

88

Price

US $ 15.00

Producer

Les Vignerons d’Estézargues