Côtes du Rhône
This red wine is from the Southeastern part of France, in the Rhone region. I had a rather charming bottle of the 2010 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Adissat by Philippe Cambiea. Philippe, a jovial gentleman of imposing size, had a 15 year stint in the rugby world and I believe he brings the same passion and grit to his winemaking. His skills are usually on display with such stunning Châteauneuf-du-Pape as the 2010 Domaine Giraud "Gallimardes.” That 2010 vintage from the Rhone region was one for the ages, 97 points by Bob, and many believe it will produce some monumental bottles lasting more than three decades. However, this bottle is far more pedestrian and should be consumed in the near term, so I obliged.
On the nose: Lovely lavender laced licorice. Let’s liken this to a late lazy Saturday afternoon loafing in the Lily Rose patch. Very floral. For the price, the nose is fairly one dimensional, which is expected. Has a lot of the characteristics you’ve come to know and love from a sub $15 red….Oak, berries, and some more oak.
Palate: Sweet figs with beets. Razor focus on the entry. Like Razor Ramon and his crippling finishing move, The Razor’s Edge. I apologize for yet another WWF® (now WWE®) reference (let’s just say I bothered my parents into submission to purchase many pay-per-view events as a 8 year old), the Survivor Series was my favorite. Not the most profound wine I have had in the last 6 months, but I would not hesitate to give this up as a sacrificial bottle in defense of the greater good (your cellar).
Rating Scale (out of 5 +):
++½
Price: $12
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