"Côtes du Rhônes made primarily of grenache can sometimes seem lacking in energy. But the always inventive Éric Texier has made a lighter, fresher style of Côtes du Rhône by blending grenache with white Rhône grapes like clairette, marsanne and chasselas. With 80 percent grenache, it’s definitely red, but the blend has a spicy bite to it that’s quite refreshing (Louis/Dressner Selections, New York.)"—Eric Asimov June 18, 2015 |
