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Côtes du Rhône Villages2023
7/10
 Côtes du Rhône Villages front label Côtes du Rhône Villages back label
GrapeGrenache & Syrah
RegionRhône Valley – Côtes du Rhône Villages
CountryFrance
Vintage2023
StyleRed

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Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Côtes du Rhône Villages is a Sainsbury's own-label red wine from France's Southern Rhône Valley, crafted from a Grenache and Syrah blend. It offers aromas of red fruit, chocolate and spice with dense ripe fruit flavours and a smooth finish. The wine has historically been produced for Sainsbury's by the renowned Rhône négociant M. Chapoutier, giving it strong provenance for a supermarket own-label bottle.

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference (produced by M. Chapoutier for Sainsbury's)

M. Chapoutier is a prestigious Rhône Valley négociant and domaine with a long history of producing wines across the appellation. They have produced this Sainsbury's own-label Côtes du Rhône Villages across multiple vintages.

Blend

Grenache & Syrah (historically also included Mourvèdre and Cinsault in some vintages)

Tasting Profile

Aromas of red fruit, chocolate and spice, with dense flavours of ripe fruit and spice on the palate and a smooth finish.

Region

Côtes du Rhône Villages is a step up from the basic Côtes du Rhône appellation, sourcing grapes from higher-quality village-level sites in the Southern Rhône. The Mediterranean climate produces warm, fruit-forward reds dominated by Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Price Context

Typically £9.50–£11.50 at Sainsbury's in the UK (on promotion with Nectar card from around £8.75)

Food Pairings

🍖 Roast lamb🥩 Grilled beef🐗 Game (venison or deer)🍖 Roast pork

Critic Scores

Silver International Wine ChallengeBronze International Wine Challenge3.5/5 Vivino community

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