Tasting - Brotte Côtes du Rhône

Name: Brotte Creation Grosset Cairanne Cotes-du-Rhone 2020

Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Region: Rhone Valley
Country: France
Vintage: 2020
Price: $17.99

Critic Review:  Offers a stream of juicy cassis, fresh red currant and dried herbs that race alongside smoked sandalwood and pencil lead shavings, with incense and floral notes adding lift. Well-built, with a firming frame of tannins bringing shape and a salty mesquite note at the close. WS - 90

Wine Folly: pg. 156 Rhône / GSM Blend - a mix of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre with mid to high alcohol, body, and tannins. I noticed the higher levels of tannins and a fuller body in the wine. Hints of raspberry and strawberry on the nose which changed to flavors of blackberry on the palate. Well balanced, but not too complex. Wine folly also mentions rosemary and baking spices which I did not detect.

My review: Great wine, thoroughly enjoyed this one. We discovered this wine at a local tasting and had to buy a bottle. The aromas are fruity and floral and flavors of blackberry and strawberry complement them well. Higher tannins although they are balanced well with the sweeter darker fruit flavors. Not too pricy either, a good steal under $20.

I tasted it on its own without any food pairings.