COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Duras, Syrah, Merlot, Braucol
PRODUCER
Château de Rhodes
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château de Rhodes Rouge is a red wine from the AOC Gaillac appellation in Southwest France, produced by Château de Rhodes. The 2020 vintage is a blend of Duras, Syrah, Merlot, and Braucol. The Lépine family, who acquired the estate in 2002, champions organic farming and the use of indigenous yeasts, aiming to express the unique terroir of their vineyards, which are situated on the Gaillac region's first slopes. The 2020 vintage was rated exceptionally well for Gaillac.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are cultivated using organic methods, certified by ECOCERT.
Fact 02
Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation to express the terroir.
Fact 03
The estate's setting is often compared to the Tuscan landscape.
Fact 04
Gaillac is one of France's oldest wine-producing regions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château de Rhodes employs traditional winemaking methods, with a strong emphasis on organic viticulture and natural processes. Grapes are fermented using indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, a technique chosen to enhance the expression of the Gaillac terroir. Following fermentation, the red wines are aged in concrete tanks, preserving their inherent fruit characteristics. The estate has been certified organic by ECOCERT SAS since the 2011 vintage for its red wines, utilizing natural composts and avoiding synthetic treatments.
