Domaine André Brunel - Côtes-du-Rhône Sommelongue 2021

Name: Domaine André Brunel - Côtes-du-Rhône Sommelongue 2021
Brand: Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel
Rating: 3.2 (8 reviews)

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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3.2/5 (8 customers)

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spicy

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From a single parcel north of Orange, composed of clay and limestone soils on a gravelly subsoil, this generous yet gourmet Côtes-du-Rhône is made from Grenache (80%), Mourvèdre (10%) and Syrah (10%). Intense aromas of ripe red fruits and spices, silky and delicious on the palate, with a typical southern character and a long, slightly spicy finish. An indispensable Côtes-du-Rhône!

Features

Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Cuvée

Sommelongue

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah. Vignes de plus de 40 ans.

Terroirs

Clay and limestone soils on the surface over a gravel subsoil. Single plot located north of Orange on the Massif d'Uchaux.

Viticulture

No pesticides or fertilizers. Grass-covered vines.

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

80% de-stemmed, then placed in concrete vats for a short 24-hour cold maceration followed by a 4-week hot maceration with punching down and racking.

Breeding

1 year in enamelled tank

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Light ruby colour

Nose

Intense, ripe red fruit aromas, spices

Mouth

Generous and silky. Beautiful expression of supple tannins, juice of good concentration, slightly spicy finish.

Serve

AT 16°C

Open

1/2h before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Delicious as an aperitif, but also with grilled red meats, stewed lamb, strong cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2020 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

André Brunel's wines always combine generosity, fine tannins and freshness. The white is very refined, with a high proportion of clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with some Mourvèdre. Finally, the cuvée la-centenaire is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 is a classic expression of the style of wines from the plateau of large rounded pebbles of Mont-Redon. The 2015 cuvée centenaire is a great success, as is the 2016 white.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Little known in France, André Brunel is nevertheless one of the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. His racy wines are characterized by minerality and refinement. The entire range is extremely consistent. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In the best years, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, called Cuvée Centenaire, which was launched in 1989. It enjoyed rapid and well-deserved worldwide success. André Brunel still owns a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which show an undeniable savoir-faire that is reflected in the quality of today's wines.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.2/5

out of 8 reviews

Note and review by M. BALTHASAR T. Published on 18/05/2022

An acerbic wine without substance, unpleasant. Clearly improves after chilling, a "summer", "buddy" or "thirst" wine, to be drunk very chilled to mask all its faults.