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Les Terrasses du Belvédère Côtes du Rhône Village Sélection Vieilles Vignes

Price: $16.00

description
Owned by Gérard and Nicole Julien, Belvédère is a family vineyard that has not previously exported to the U.S. The property is in the Vaucluse and boasts a view both of Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail – jagged mountains named for their resemblance to teeth (no, really, they’re spectacular). While Belvédère wines are labeled as traditional Côtes du Rhônes, M. Julien has developed a more fruit-forward balance to what are usually earthier red wines. The earthiness is still there, but there’s more of a ping of fruit flavor to start, particularly apparent in the Côtes du Rhône Villages Selection Vieilles Vignes (“Old Vines”) Rouge 2005. It’s a fine stand-alone wine that also pairs with foods needing that extra bit of fruit as accompaniment.

Alc. 14% by vol.

producer / region: Les Terrasses du Belvédère

type: Côtes du Rhône Village Red

grapes:
65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre

category:
reds to impress

food pairing suggestions:
Mushrooms, roasted meats and vegetables, spicy sauces

drink when? Now or hold 5-8 years