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Domaine Les Cassanets 2017

Côtes du Rhône AOC

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  • Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard Wine Guide, 2018

What a story! What a wine! We all love quality Châteauneuf du Pape but it comes at a price. That’s why this ‘next door’ red is such a canny buy. Lovely richness and intensity thanks to ancient vines, superb terroir and oak ageing. A luscious drop.

What a story! What a wine! We all love quality Châteauneuf du Pape but it comes at a price. That’s why this ‘next door’ red is such a canny buy. Lovely richness and intensity thanks to ancient vines, superb terroir and oak ageing. A luscious drop.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smooth and fruity. Firm but fine tannins. Fresh herbal edge

Aroma

Berries, spices and sweet earthiness

Domaine Les Cassanets 2017

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  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

Domaine Les Cassanets is something of a coup for us. Launched to great acclaim with the medal winning 2009, it has won a Gold medal nearly every vintage since. Labelled humble Côtes du Rhône, the domaine is in fact within Châteauneuf du Pape – but century old politics prevent it from being upgraded. The estate’s famous Châteauneuf neighbours are Châteaux de Beaucastel and Rayas, and 100 Parker point Clos du Caillou. Same grapes, same terroir – same style of wine. And winemaker Thierry Ferlay lavishes the same attention on Cassanets as on his award winning Châteauneuf. From a century old family estate, it is big, rich and spicy – the only giveaway that this isn’t Châteauneuf is the price. Decant early and serve with roast lamb or cassoulet.

"Spicy, fruity, generous. I couldn’t get enough of this. I’m very glad I bought half a case" Online Review
For the 2014 vintage
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