Grand Nicolet 2023 Cotes du Rhone 750ml

Appellation: Côtes du Rhône AOC

Grape Varieties: 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Carignan

A destemmed blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and the rest Carignan, the 2023 Côtes Du Rhône is ruby/plum-hued and offers a beautifully pure, medium-bodied, elegant profile in its red and black fruits, peppery herb, and leather-like aromas and flavors. This juicy, vibrant, balanced Côtes Du Rhône will drink well for at least 4-5 years.

Score: 90 points -- Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com, 2025

Food Pairing: Herb-rubbed grilled pork chops or merguez sausages, with a side of Provençal ratatouille.