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Vallon d'Arc 2017
Côtes du Rhône AOP
Vallon d’Arc is an exciting new red from the southern Rhône. It is a classic velvety Grenache, enhanced with a little peppery, blackberry rich Syrah. Well ripened in the warm sunshine of 2017, and very moreish – Rhône red at its most appealing best.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Juicy red and black berry fruit with a wild herb aromatic lift
Aroma
Ripe blackberry, smoky, pepper and herbal notes
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Deep scarlet
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14.5% ABV
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10.88 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2021
Luc Tallaron is an old friend of ours, who has always made utterly moreish red wines from this area. They speak boldly of their southern Rhône provenance – luscious, well ripened, raspberry rich Grenache, bolstered by dense blackberry and pepper scented Syrah. We used to buy his juicy wines from the rugged Ardèche, just the other side of the mighty Rhône river. This time our Buyer Jehan Sacaze was taken by the depth and rich fruit of his Côtes du Rhône. This wine is from a vintage that can boast excellent quality, but low quantity. April frosts were to blame, but the upside was that harvest was two weeks early. You’ll find this a velvety, soft red, as tasty on its own as it is at a barbecue or with a warming meat or vegetable casserole.
Buyer for the Rhône
