Domaine André Brunel - Côtes-du-Rhône Sommelongue 2021

Côtes du Rhône|Red wine

3.2/5 (8 customers)

fruity

spicy

value for money

Grown on a single contiguous plot north of Orange, with clay and limestone soils on the surface resting on a gravel subsoil, this generous yet rich Côtes-du-Rhône is made from Grenache (80%), Mourvèdre (10%), and Syrah (10%). Intense with aromas of ripe red fruit and spices, the palate is silky and luscious, without losing its distinctive southern character, and the finish is long and slightly spicy. An essential Côtes-du-Rhône!

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Estate

Domaine Les Cailloux - André Brunel

Vintage

Sommelongue

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

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

Terroirs

The surface consists of clay and limestone soils resting on a gravel subsoil. A single contiguous parcel located north of Orange on the Uchaux massif.

Viticulture

No pesticides or fertilizers. Grass-covered vineyards.

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

The grapes were destemmed to 80% and then transferred to concrete tanks for a short cold maceration of 24 hours, followed by a warm maceration for 4 weeks with punching down and racking

Livestock farming

1 year in an enameled tank

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Light ruby color

Nose

Intense, with aromas of ripe red fruits and spices

Palate

Full-bodied and silky. Beautifully expressed supple tannins, a juice with good concentration, and a slightly spicy finish.

Serve

At 16°C

Open

30 minutes before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif with appetizers, but also with grilled red meats, braised lamb, and strong cheeses...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the estate:

André Brunel’s wines consistently combine richness, refined tannins, and freshness. The white wine, which is very refined, contains a significant proportion of Clairette. In the reds, Grenache dominates, with a touch of Mourvèdre. Finally, the La Centenaire cuvée is made from very old Grenache vines planted on the Mont-Redon plateau. The 2014 vintage is a classic expression of the style of wines from the Mont-Redon plateau, with its large, rounded pebbles. The 2015 La Centenaire cuvée is very successful, as is the 2016 white.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Although little known in France, André Brunel is nonetheless among the elite of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. He produces distinguished wines whose greatest strengths lie in their minerality and refinement. The entire range is of consistently high quality. The classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a quiet force, full of finesse and nuance. In great vintages, the estate produces a small quantity of a magnificent cuvée from vines planted in 1889 on the Farguerol plateau, named Cuvée Centenaire, which was first released in 1989. It quickly achieved worldwide success, which was well deserved. André Brunel still possesses a few rare and magnificent old bottles, from 1947 and 1967 or, more recently, from 1978, which demonstrate undeniable expertise, reflected in the quality of today’s wines.

Customer rating

3.2/5

based on 8 reviews

Review by Mr. BALTHASAR T. Published on May 18, 2022

A harsh, thin wine with no body—unpleasant. It improves significantly when chilled; it’s a “summer” wine, a “friends” wine, or a “thirst-quencher,” best enjoyed very cold to mask its flaws.