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 | 2008 Domaine Courtois Côtes du Rhône La Source
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| Other Red Wines
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| | | Score | User | City | State | Country | Tasting Notes | Time |
| 75 | | | 87 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | The grapes of the Rhône Valley in France can produce big, dramatic wines that might be too much for turkey. But Côtes du Rhône supplies a little more gentleness, certainly not quite the dramatic fruit one might find in the higher AOCs, but not the dramatic prices either. Made from Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%), this example is a winner in the price/value department. Medium-bodied, with a translucent dark cherry red color, the wine offers plenty of rich, dark cherry fruit, but not the primary character one finds in American wines. Here, much more restrained, evolved fruit flavors blend with some spice to yield a very useful wine with a wide variety of foods. Soft tannins, moderate alcohol (13%), and respectable mid-palate and finish lead this to the turkey list with considerable style. Especially for the money. Serve moderately cool, about 60-65ºF/15-17ºC, in large, tulip-shaped glasses. Foods: Mushroom caps stuffed with crumbs and bits of ham, fresh herbs; roast turkey with sausage stuffing; grilled breast of duck or roast duck with Muscadine preserves or Muscadine glaze and raisin bread stuffing.
Big Boat | 11/01/2009 |
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