Château Quilex Côtes du Rhône-Villages Gadagne 2016
Côtes du Rhône-Villages AOP Gadagne
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Gold medal Rhône red from a vintage called “unmissable” by Decanter. It’s from Châteauneuf de Gadagne, an appellation next door to the big name Châteauneuf, making wines that are very similar. A sumptuous, velvet fruit red to rival its neighbour.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
France- Dark Ruby
- Grenache-based blend
- 10.875 Units
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- 31 December 2022
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Rounded soft tannins, ripe earthy black fruit, spice and liquorice
Aroma
Raspberry, strawberry, blackberry with smoky herbal notes
The Wine
Not Châteauneuf du Pape, but Châteauneuf de Gadagne. As Decanter says, their “similarity and shared origins are so striking”. The vineyards could be carbon copies – gnarled old bush vines grown among giant, rolled pebbles. Both towns have been around for centuries. Gadagne is the older of the two, dating back to 1150. So locals believe their wines should have the name Châteauneuf on the label: Châteauneuf de Gadagne. They went to court and the big boys won. That doesn’t stop Gadagne making great wines described by Decanter as “wines of powerful personality with a force, an energy, an intensity”. Still with Côtes du Rhône Villages on the label, they stay very well priced. Enjoy this sumptuous red from Château Quilex in a terrific vintage.
Not Châteauneuf du Pape, but Châteauneuf de Gadagne. As Decanter says, their “si...
Gorgeous. A beautiful Côtes du Rhône. As good as hoped for. Lovely bramble flavours
Online Review
For the 2015 vintage
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