RHONE, FRANCE

A note from the importer: The standard bearer of the domaine is the Côtes du Rhône Rouge produced from the younger (but not young) vines (average 35 years old) of the estate. This wine is 100% Grenache and produces a classically spicy, full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the “garrigue” of the region. The grapes are destemmed before the fermentation and the cuvaison is on the order of three weeks duration. The wine is bottled without filtration after twenty to twenty-four months of “élevage”. The Manarine Côtes du Rhône is our essential wine in this category. We now purchase 15,000 bottles per annum.

Food Pairings: Roasted duck, braised meats, or Thanksgiving dinner.