Tag: Rhone Wine

Wine Review: Brotte Crozes-Hermitage La Rollande 2018

Wine Review: Brotte Crozes-Hermitage La Rollande 2018

Producer: Brotte Region: Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone, France Grape: Syrah Vintage: 2018 ABV: 13% Price: $23.99 Overview Brotte has been a source of consistent, quality wine within the Rhone Valley since the 1950s. This was my introduction to northern Rhone’s famed Syrah and can serve as 

Landun from Côtes du Rhône Villages to new AOC

Landun from Côtes du Rhône Villages to new AOC

Nearly 90 years ago, Landun, a small wine-producing village in the Rhone Valley, was recognized as its own appellation. Unfortunately, it receded back under the broad scope of the Cotes du Rhone Villages soon after. While being one of the Cotes du Rhone designated villages 

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone: Intro to Rhone

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone: Intro to Rhone

Overview When the average wine drinker thinks of French wine, places like Bordeaux and Champagne likely come to mind. However, the Rhone Valley is an extremely overlooked and undervalued region of France. Fortunately, it is fairly easy to find extremely tasty and affordable wine, particularly