# Côtes-du-Rhône Grande Réserve (2024)

- **Producer:** Pascal Costeau
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Grenache, Syrah
- **Region:** Rhône, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, blackberry, violet, black pepper, herbaceous

## About this wine

Pascal Costeau Côtes-du-Rhône Grande Réserve is an organically certified red wine crafted in the Southern Rhône Valley. Developed in partnership with local viticulturists, this cuvée emphasizes regional typicity and organic land stewardship. Sourced from established vineyards featuring old vines, it delivers authentic Southern Rhône character in a sustainable, modern format.

## Interesting facts

- Sourced from 50-year-old vines, which naturally produce smaller yields with concentrated flavor.
- Packaged in lightweight glass with a screw cap, significantly lowering carbon emissions.
- Earned the prestigious 'Fynd' (Bargain) designation from top Swedish wine reviewers.

## Food pairing

The ripe berry fruit, balanced acidity, and herbal notes pair seamlessly with savory roasted meats and Mediterranean herbs like rosemary and thyme. The soft, present tannins cut through moderate fat in pork and lamb without dominating delicate meat textures.

## Wine making process

Harvested from organically farmed old vines (Vieilles Vignes) averaging roughly 50 years of age. Fermented under temperature-controlled conditions to preserve pure fruit aromatics and fresh herbal character. Bottled in protective atmosphere using lightweight eco-friendly glass bottles and sealed with a screw cap to minimize carbon footprint.