Reserve de Fleur Cotes du Rhone

Modern, youthful and fresh, this Syrah heavy Côtes du Rhône is a fantastic easy drinker for all occasions. 

Côtes du Rhône, Southern Rhône, France.

Vegan/veggie.

14.5%

75cl

Please note: technical information such as vintage and ABV are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please get in touch.

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Producer

Réserve de Fleur is Delibo’s own Côtes du Rhône. We blend the wine annually with oenologist Denis Deschamps to make a modern style, unoaked wine that reflects its origins in the hot southern Rhône Valley in France.

The wine is made by co-operative, Les Vignerons d’Estézargues.

Viticulture

Les Vignerons d’Estézargues is a small, high quality co-operative founded in 1965 in the Gard département, 20 kilometres west of Avignon. There are 25 members, of which 50% are organically certified. There’s 500 hectares in total, 98% of which owned by 10 members. Their vineyards sit around 65-150 metres above sea level and vines have and average age of 20 – 80+ years old.

Winemaking

A blend of mostly Syrah and Grenache. Grapes are vinified separately and undergo low temperature spontaneous fermentation before a light pressing to give the wine fruitiness and elegance. The undergos natural malolactic fermentation for texture. No sulphur is used on the grapes or in the fermentation along with no acid or sugar additions. There’s also no fining, only one racking only and very ‘small’ filtration when bottling early, to preserve character, texture and flavour.

Taste

Intense flavours of both black and red currants, spicy pepper and sweet liquorice are all backed up by delicate tannins and clean flavours. It’s youthful, juicy and fresh to drink whilst still being smooth.

Food Pairing

Perfect with meaty stews, Mediterranean sausages and casseroles, rich tomato pastas or cheese fondue! We enjoy drinking this as is or with a cheese board.