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Les Terrasses du Belvédère Côtes du Rhône Village Cuvée Prestige

Price: $26.00

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 2003 Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée Prestige, is a wine that’s now growing into its roundness of flavors. It’s a big-ish wine that wraps your tongue in a bath of deep fruit with a little spice, and finishes with just enough tannins to last – although you won’t be waiting too long until your next sip.

Alc. 14% by vol.

producer / region: Les Terrasses du Belvédère

type: Côtes du Rhône Village Red

grapes:
80% Syrah, 15% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre

category:
reds to impress

food pairing suggestions:
Cheeses, earthy vegetables, meats, game, spicy chocolates

drink when? Now or hold 5-8 years