Côtes du Rhône Wine Dinner - 29/06

29th June

Presented by Stephane Calme-Magnan

The Rhône Valley vineyards are located on both sides of the river between Vienne and Avignon, just south of Lyon. The Northern and Southern Rhône are quite unique, each with vastly different geography, climate, soils and grape varieties, but share one thing in common – the Rhône River.

In the Southern Rhône, reds are made predominantly from the fruity Grenache, supplemented by Syrah, Mourvèdre and, to a lesser extent, Cinsault.  Vines are grown on rocky soils with low rainfall and exposure to the infamous cold Mistral wind that blows through the valley.

Wines are known for being generous, well-structured and aromatic with a high alcohol content of up to 14%.  Another unique characteristic of these wines are the nuances of Garrigue – the wild resinous herbs that cover the landscape that forms the gateway into Provence...

menu:

Caillette & Mixed Herbs Salad

Domaine de Dionysos - Côtes du Rhône Rosé, La Devèze 2020

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Brandade & Wood Roasted Peppers

Domaine de Dionysos – Vaucluse, Viognier White 2020

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Braised Rabbit Leg, Nyons Olives Mashed Potato

Domaine de la Guintandry - Côtes du Rhône Village Red 2018

Domaine de la Guintandry - Côtes du Rhône Village Red, Visan Vieilles Vignes 2017

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White Chocolate & Yogurt Cremeux, Apricots & Lavender Croquant

Château Saint Sauveur, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Cuvée des Moines 2016

4 wines & 4 courses - £49.50pp