The 2015 Cotes eu Rhone marks a terrific return to form for this cuvee. This Shiraz, Grenache Mourvedre blend is deep and dark red. Shiny. Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Dense fruits with a long finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit.
As usual, the 2015 Cotes du Rhone features a majority of Syrah, largely sourced from the western side of the Rhône. Spicy, peppery, hickory aromas lead off, adding berries up front and then moving into darker fruit and more savory notes of black olive by the finish. This medium to full-bodied wine finishes long and silky, avoiding any of the vintage's hard tannins, while still boasting the concentration to drink well through at least 2023. Drink: 2018-2023
91 points, Joe Czerwinski, Tasted: November 1 2018, The Wine Advocate