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Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres 2005

Price: $18.00

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Valérie Chaume-Arnaud started producing and bottling her wine with one very old press and six tanks in 1996. Her parents had run the vineyard until then, but sold their grapes to the local cooperative wineries in Vinsobres and St. Maurice sur Eygues. She expanded the business in 1999, along with the help of her husband, Phillipe. Together, they produce a range of excellent wines from everyday to more elegant, from wines Valérie calls “tres françaises” to some of the finest wines in the region using no added yeast and manual harvesting. Her reputation for quality production is so esteemed that she was able to secure a special designation from the AOC authorities when Vinsobres was elevated to cru status in 2005, and was the only producer in Vinsobres to be honored in that way. Although her wines have been produced with 100% organic grapes since she started the business, she has not yet decided to apply for organic certification.

The Vinsobres 2005 is a cru red wine made from grapes produced on vines that are at least 40 years old with a yield of 35 hectoliters per hectare. It's 60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre, and 5% Carignan. Fruity, earthy, and smooth, the Vinsobres is a classic Rhône red aged in stainless steel. Compare it to the Cave la Vinsobraise Diamant Noir and you'll get a great idea of the effects of individual producers and winemaking techniques.

14% alcohol by volume

producer / region: Domaine Chaume-Arnaud

type: Rhône Red Wine (Cru)

grapes:
60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre, and 5% Carignan

category:
reds to impress

food pairing suggestions:
Pair with red meats, cheeses, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, grilled or seared tuna, charcuterie.

drink when? Now or hold up to 5 years