Medium Red | France
La Fiole Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Fruity, spicy, fresh
Varietals: Grenache, Syrah
Origin: Rhone Valley, France
ABV: 14.0%
• 89 points, James Suckling
• 88 points, Wine Spectator
Eyes: Deep crimson with slight purple tints
Nose: Fruity and spiced, blackcurrant, prune
Mouth: Initially fresh and full, supple, fruity, dominant notes of small black fruit and liquorice, long and pleasant finish
La Fiole Côtes du Rhône is the ally of reunions between friends and family.
Its red fruits and its gourmet character will take you on the roads of the Rhône Valley. A tasty getaway among the Grenache vines swept by the Mistral.
Best enjoyed and shared among friends and family.
Pair with a leg of lamb, truffled foie gras, braised duck with turnips, stew with black olives, beef ribs with potato gratin, a platter of strong cheese, or chocolate tart.
Food to pair with this wine
About La Fiole
The Legend of the Fiole bottle dates back to 1952 and a meeting between a Châteauneuf du Pape wine producer, BROTTE, and a renowned glass artist from the region. Together they came up with a bottle with a twisted shape, reminiscent of the old Grenache vines bent by the Mistral.
About Medium Red
Medium red wines can be called “food wines.” They offer up tons of flavor with a balance of zesty acidity which makes them match with a wide variety of foods (from zesty salads to rich and cheesy lasagna). These are the perfect mid-week wines for red wine lovers.
There are many varieties that span the mid-weight red wine category so, to name a few familiar ones, check out Grenache, Sangiovese, Merlot, Zinfandel, Montepulciano, Cabernet Franc and Barbera.