Domaine de la Présidente Côtes du Rhône Grands Classiques, 2008

Domaine de la Présidente Côtes du Rhône Grands Classiques, 2008

A delicious red Côtes du Rhône.   The grape composition is 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Carignan.  The average age of the vines is 25 years.  This wine is from a private vineyard in the  the Southern Rhone valley in the small village of Sainte Cécile les Vignes, near Avignon

In the glass, it shows with sparkling ruby color.  Wonderful aromas in the glass with the fruit bursting upwards — cherries, strawberries with nice concentration.  Very pleasant finish with soft tannins and vanilla flavors.

Not a special occasion wine, but a useful wine for easy drinking at around $10.00 a bottle.