Cotes du Rhône Rosé 2017
Château Mont-Redon
Terroir: Château Mont-Redon owns 25 hectares of vines in the Côtes du Rhône appellation. Around the towns of Orange and Roquemaure, their Côtes du Rhône vines are planted on stony, limestone-clay plains. The generous sun encourages the grapes to reveal all their best qualities on these terroirs. They also purchase premium wines from the top growers in the region to make wines under the label “Réserve Mont-Redon”.
Vinification: Grapes are harvested in mid September. Fermentation occurs at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks followed a short time ageing on it’s lees. The wine is bottled in late January.
Additional Information
Bright pink vibrant color with violet rim. Intense nose with primary fruit characters and intense aromatic profile. Light bodied, crisp and refreshing style.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Cotes-du-Rhône
- Winemaker: Pierre Fabre
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: Sand, large pebbles
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Recent Press
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Score: 89 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Anna Lee C. Iijima
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2018"Restrained crisp white peach, raspberry, and crushed mineral notes build in ripeness and concentration on the palate of this juicy, dry rosé. It's full bodied and richly textured but elegantly balanced, finishing fresh and mineral." -
Wine Spectator Online Author: James Molesworth
Date: Friday, June 15, 2018"A fresh, lean style, with a light white cherry core backed by a quick, stone-tinged finish. Drink now."
