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Grignan-les-Adhémar Cuvée Traditionnelle is a full-bodied Southern Rhône red produced by the U.V.C.D.R. cooperative (Cellier des Dauphins) in Tulette, France. It is a well-regarded entry-level expression of the Grignan-les-Adhémar appellation, prized for its ripe fruit character and accessibility. It is vegan and vegetarian friendly, and considered one of the most undervalued wines from its region.

Cellier des Dauphins / U.V.C.D.R. (Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône)

U.V.C.D.R., based in Tulette in the Drôme department of the southern Rhône Valley, is a large cooperative whose Cellier des Dauphins label is one of the most widely recognised brands from the region. They produce wines across multiple southern Rhône appellations.

Blend

Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache

Tasting Profile

Spiced raspberry and plum nose, with raspberry fruit on the palate showing savoury and smoky character. Medium-bodied with ripe summer fruits, a spicy, peppery finish, and a generous conclusion.

Region

Grignan-les-Adhémar (formerly Côteaux du Tricastin) is the northernmost AOC in the southern Rhône, with vineyards in 21 communes in the Drôme department, planted on limestone clay, sand, and quaternary sediment soils. It produces some of the most undervalued red wines in the entire Rhône Valley.

Price Context

Typically £6–£7 in UK retail (approx. $5–$8 USD)

Food Pairings

🥩 Roast beef🍖 Roast lamb🍖 Grilled meats🧀 Aged hard cheeses