Follow the length of its winding waters and gentle banks, Côte du Rhône vineyards thrive across 171 rich and varied terroirs and vineyards, all bathed in the same bountiful sun. There’s no place like Rhône! Grenache, the base variety, brings fruity flavours, warmth, and body. Syrah and Mourvèdre give the wine their spicy aromas, and a colour and structure suitable for ageing.  This collection features 3 bottles each from 4 renowned Rhône producers.

The StarDozen consists of the following:

3 bottles        Delas Freres Cotes du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021
3 bottles        Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone 2020
3 bottles        Pierre Amadieu Cotes du Rhone Roulepierre Rouge 2021
3 bottles        Bernard Schurr Cotes Du Rhone Villages 2019

Delas Freres Cotes du Rhone Saint Esprit 2021
60% Syrah, 40% Grenache. Its deep color has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet, and liquorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it unique in the Cotes du Rhone appellation. "Bright and juicy, with violet, plum and blackberry notes streaming through, laced with a light graphite edge on the finish.

Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone 2020
The wine is deep violet red in color and the nose is intensely fruity, with mineral notes. This vintage brought remarkable freshness, as well as balanced tannins, for a wine that offers 3 to 5 years of aging potential. Dark berries and raspberries on the palate are offset by slight grilled notes and nuances of licorice. 

Pierre Amadieu Cotes du Rhone Roulepierre Rouge 2021
Bunches of Grenache and Syrah grown on chalk and clay soils are strictly sorted to produce this cuvée. Hand harvests and traditional winemaking processes give a wine with red and black fruits aromas (blackberry and plum). A sweet touch of liquorice plus spice add layers to the sumptuous palate. A mouth filling wine in a pure Rhône style.

Bernard Schurr Cotes Du Rhone Villages 2019
An energetic nose bristling with red fruits complemented by earthy notes and spices such as clove and nutmeg all woven together by fine oak. The palate is medium bodied and shows vibrant berries, spice and fine but chiselled tannin structure. A wine of brightness that displays length and complexity and would partner well with most char-grilled red meats.