Domaine Roche Audran Cotes Du Rhone Cuvée Papillon Sans Souffre (750ml)
Price: $21.99
| Country | France |
| Region | Rhone |
| Varietal | Grenache^syrah |
| Sku | 25430 |
| Size | 750ml |
Natural Wine
"60% Grenache, 40% Syrah, Roche Audran's Chateauneuf-du-Pape has been a staple of Ancona's for several vintages now. At the beginning of this year I'd heard through the grapevine that this estate was producing a Cotes-du-Rhone Sans Souffre. Sans Souffre = no sulphur added. In fact, this wine is made completely without additives. The end result is an impeccably pure and crystalline rendition of Roche-Audran's Cotes-du-Rhone that will no doubt become another staple of our store. According to the domaine, 'the natural vegetation contributes to the aromatic complexity of the wines: Aleppo, pine, white oak, viburnum, boxwood, rosemary, dogwood, thyme...', I love this concept which is very closely entwined with Biodynamic philosophy. The wine is built around a tightly wound core of wild blackberries, rhubarb, wild strawberries, black olive, peppercorn, spice, and crushed stone, carrying some body while retaining freshness and crushability. It was fermented and aged in concrete. Pair it up with grilled meats, grilled eggplant, grilled anything. Certified Organic. Certified Biodynamic. This is the ultimate wholesome wine."
-- Codey Foster, Wine Director
