In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, garrigue, herbs, pepper, light mineral
Palate: red fruit, warm spice, light herbs, soft tannins, clean finish
Easy, fruit-forward Cotes du Rhone from the Aubert family; light, approachable, and reliably consistent for everyday use.
What it pairs with
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Charcuterie and cornichons
Light, fresh CDR is the natural partner for Provencal charcuterie. -
Simple grilled chicken
Soft tannins and fresh fruit match grilled chicken without overpowering.
How to serve Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone
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. Charcuterie and cornichons, Simple grilled chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The entry Cotes du Rhone from La Presidente, sourced from CDR parcels across the northern Vaucluse. Simple, reliable, and well-priced.
- 1975 — La Presidente CDR established as the entry tier in the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Presidente
- Grapes
- Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%), Cinsault (10%)
- Classification
- Cotes du Rhone AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1975
Frequently asked about Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone
What does Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, garrigue, herbs, pepper, light mineral. On the palate, red fruit, warm spice, light herbs, soft tannins, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a short finish. Easy, fruit-forward Cotes du Rhone from the Aubert family; light, approachable, and reliably consistent for everyday use.
When should I drink Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone?
Charcuterie and cornichons is the canonical pairing; Simple grilled chicken is the other strong match. Light, fresh CDR is the natural partner for Provencal charcuterie.
What grapes are in Domaine de la Presidente Cotes du Rhone?
The blend is Grenache (60%), Syrah (30%), Cinsault (10%). The wine is classified as Cotes du Rhone AOC.