2007 Domaine Grand Nicolet Cotes du Rhone

After tasting this wine, you’ll get an appreciation as to why critics around the world like Robert Parker have acclaimed 2007 as the Rhone vintage of a lifetime.

Outstanding value and quite possibly one of the best $20 Cote du Rhones that we’ve tasted. Deep dark crimson red colour with dark crimson mauve hue. Very perfumed nose delivering complexity and intensity with aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice, black pepper and spice, followed by some smoky meat like character end notes. The palate is very impressive for a $20 Cotes du Rhone, delivering tremendous richness, weight and concentration. Mouthfilling flavours of ripe blackberry, liquorice, black pepper and spice. Fine grained smooth tannin structure with very long aftertaste of liquorice, black pepper and spice. Very limited stocks.
Cellar 4-5 years (2014-2015)
14.0% Alc Other Reviews…. These fairly priced as well as exceptionally high quality efforts are made under the guidance of winemaking consultant Philippe Cambie, who has quickly brought Domaine Grand Nicolet to the top. A tank-aged blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Carignan, the 2007 Cotes du Rhone exhibits a dense purple hue as well as a sweet, creamy, raspberry, and cherry nose with hints of licorice, roasted herbs, and peppery spice. It is an opulent, fleshy 2007 revealing succulent fruit in addition to superb purity, texture, and length. This outrageously delicious, complex Cotes du Rhone should evolve nicely for 5-6 years.
Rating 90-93 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate STOCKS LIMITED.