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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, herbs, pepper, light mineral, warm spice
Palate: plum, dried herbs, chocolate, medium tannins, earthy finish
Reliable CDR Villages from Brusset; a step up from the basic CDR with more concentration and earthy depth from the estate's Cairanne-area fruit.
What it pairs with
- Grilled chicken with olives and tomatoes Herb-and-dark-fruit CDR is a natural partner for Provencal chicken.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Pasta puttanesca Dark fruit and herb notes echo the olive, anchovy, and caper sauce.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled chicken with olives and tomatoes, Pasta puttanesca. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages is sourced from the estate's lower-tier parcels in the Cairanne area, offering good value with characteristic Southern Rhone fruit and herb character.
- 1980Brusset CDR Villages established as the entry wine of the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge
What does Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, herbs, pepper, light mineral, warm spice. On the palate, plum, dried herbs, chocolate, medium tannins, earthy finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Reliable CDR Villages from Brusset; a step up from the basic CDR with more concentration and earthy depth from the estate's Cairanne-area fruit.
When should I drink Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge?
Grilled chicken with olives and tomatoes is the canonical pairing; Pasta puttanesca is the other strong match. Herb-and-dark-fruit CDR is a natural partner for Provencal chicken.
What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Cotes du Rhone Villages Rouge?
The blend is Grenache (65%), Syrah (25%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone Villages AOC.
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