Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishshort
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryShort finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1975: La Presidente CDR established as the entry tier in the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Presidente · visiting guide
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.

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