The Arnaud family has been working vineyards on sandy, silaceous soil in te Southern Rhone since 1641. La Roseliere gives a nod to modern tastes and international style, but it is srill traditional enough to satisfy me. The blend is 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache. 10% Carignan and 10% Cinsault--not the usual Grenache-heavy profile for a Cotes du Rhone.
Medium dark crimson. Probably Syrah rather than oaj. Ripe red berries and herbs on the nose. Dark cherries on the palate with a peppercorn finish. More tannin than to be expected from a CDR but still very approachable now and for at least a few more years.
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