Domaine la Décelle, 'Le Carré' Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas 2016
DESCRIPTION
The Décelle vineyard was discovered by Benoît and Frédéric Lavau in 2010 in Valréas, which is situated in the heart of the Enclave des papes area, in the south-east of France. The “Le Carré” blend of Syrah and Grenache is planted on south-facing hills and only produces exceptional vintages. The vinification process is quite long - 18 to 24 months. The best barrels are then chosen and assembled to create the “Carré,” which is limited to approximately 3000 bottles.
The bouquet is complex and powerful thanks to roasted coffee and chocolate flavours. The palate is meaty and full and amplified by notes of black fruits, elevated by hints of toast. This wine should be decanted an hour before serving. This wine pairs well with red and white meats, gratin and pasta dishes.
REGION
Rhône
France
Berceau historique de la viticulture française, le Rhône s’étend de Lyon à la Provence et abrite plus de 5000 domaines. Au nord, les coteaux escarpés produisent des Syrah d’une intensité rare (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage) et des blancs d’exception comme le Condrieu, issu du Viognier. Plus au sud, la diversité des terroirs – galets roulés, sables, coteaux – donne naissance à des rouges puissants et généreux (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas) à base de Grenache, Mourvèdre et Syrah. Haut-lieu de gastronomie, la région offre une infinité d’accords mets-vins inoubliables.
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Melted tannins, stewed fruit, smoky touch: I loved it.