Le Plan des Moines Cote du Rhone La Borde

Country: France Region: Cotes Du Rhone

Blend: Grenache ,Carignan, Syrah,

Vintage: 2022 Colour: Red Style: Dry

Producer: Le Plan de Moines

The Cotes du Rhone de La Borde consists of a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Carignan. The vines are between 25 and 50 years old, north/south facing and grown in a soil that is made of sand and clay with round pebbles. 

This Cotes du Rhone was manually harvested, destemmed and put in stainless steel tanks for 18 days of fermentation. Maturation of between 12 and 18 months in tank before bottling.
The philosophy behind Le Plan des Moines is to produce terrific, genuine and natural Rhone wine. In 2011 the domain started by finding their first vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone and Cotes du Rhone Villages. The winery name comes from their first vineyard which was located between Remoulins and Avignon. The grapes are harvested and vinified in the most natural way possible, and importantly are vinified and bottled at the property to avoid transporting grapes in bulk. Grapes are traditionally handpicked and carefully sorted. Priority is given to organic treatments on the vineyards. The average yield does not exceed 40 hl/hectares. Richness of the fruit, complexity and a good balance with some freshness on the finish are the characteristics of the wines of Le Plan des Moines.

Tasting note: Light cherry red in colour. Fine aromas of red fruits, pepper and some Provençal herbs. On the palate it is medium bodied with fine tannins and a core of acidity that helps prolong the flavours and give the wine a sense of freshness.

Temperature serving recommendation: 16°C/61°F.

Ageing potential: 8-10 years.