CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE
TRADITION 2022
RHÔNE VALLEY • AOC FRANCE
"The heartbeat of the south: a wine that encapsulates the warmth of the French hills with the timeless elegance of a centuries-old tradition."
The Legacy of a Legendary Terroir
Côtes-du-Rhône Tradition 2022 is the perfect gateway to the universe of great French wines. If you are looking to purchase a high-quality red wine, this cuvée is a vibrant, life-filled expression of the Rhône Valley, where the Mediterranean climate allows Grenache and Syrah grapes to reach incomparable aromatic fullness. The 2022 vintage is characterized by generous fruit and melted tannins, offering an ideal wine for refined pairings, marked by being both rustic in its strength and extremely elegant due to the domaine's winemaking technique.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Selected parcels in the Rhône Valley, France (AOC Côtes-du-Rhône).
Domain: Domaine de Boisseyt.
Vintage: 2022.
Varietals: Artisanal blend of Grenache and Syrah.
Vinification: Traditional fermentation with strict temperature control to preserve the aromas and freshness of the black fruit.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Intense garnet red with brilliant purple highlights.
Nose: An expressive burst of ripe red fruit (raspberries, wild cherries) mixed with elegant notes of black pepper, licorice, and a characteristic touch of scrubland (garrigue).
Palate: Fleshy, expressive, and enveloping. The tannins are round and silky, providing a balanced structure that supports intense flavors of black fruit and cocoa. The finish is spicy, long, and of great persistence.
3. Architecture of Tradition
4. Recommended Pairing and Serving
Gastronomy: An extraordinarily versatile French red wine for the table. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, roasted lamb, Provençal stews, Mediterranean cuisine, gourmet pizzas, or boards of semi-cured cheeses and fine charcuterie.
Serving: Serve at an optimal temperature between 15°C and 17°C. It does not require prolonged decanting, but benefits from 15 minutes of aeration to release its full aromatic spectrum.
Technical Data and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this wine suitable for cellaring?
The 2022 Tradition cuvée is designed to enjoy its freshness and fruitiness now, although its great structure allows it to evolve favorably in the cellar over the next 3 to 5 years.
What distinguishes a Côtes-du-Rhône from other regions of France?
Unlike the Northern Rhône (where Syrah predominates), the Southern Côtes-du-Rhône is a blend where Grenache provides unique warmth and friendliness, making it a very accessible, fruity, and gastronomic French wine.
Is this a wine with significant oak aging?
No, the Domaine de Boisseyt's focus with this Tradition cuvée is to highlight the pure expression of the fruit and terroir. Aging is very careful to polish the tannins without masking the primary aromas of the grapes.