Boutinot 'Les Coteaux', Côtes du Rhône Villages
Producer: Boutinot France Rhone
Product Code: FPB149
Winemaker: Eric Monnin
Country of Origin: France
Region of Origin: Rhone
Grapes: Grenache 85 Syrah 15%
ABV: 14%
Case Size: 6x75cl
Vintage: 2009
Bottle Barcode: 3430560001556
Case Barcode: 1343056001553
The One-Liner
A multi award-winning wine recognised for its elegance and excellent value.
Tasting Notes
Elegant berry-fruit aromas backed with a hint of cedar and spice, soft supple tannins marrying into the cherry-fruit flavours result in a wine that is rich and smooth.
Producer Details
Our love affair with the southern Rhône is both enduring and unswerving. We believe to our marrow that we can make great wine here. And for this reason, we have bought our first vineyard in France, here in the southern Rhône – in the village of Cairanne, you’ll not be surprised to learn! Ten years ago we first glimpsed the potential of the vineyards of Cairanne when we released our 2000 vintage of La Côte Sauvage. Now we have several plots of old vines we can call our own and begin to realise our dream of making even better wine.
Over the past decade or so we have built enviable relationships with a network of local growers and we will of course continue to source grapes and wine from their trove of prized vineyards for our full range of Rhône wines.
In the Vineyard
Grenache and Syrah grapes were selected from vineyards in the better-known villages of the Côtes du Rhône.
In the Winery
Grapes were selected at optimum ripeness and following vinification allowed to mature in tank.
Press Quotes
2006 Vintage: "A medium-ruby wine that has plenty of light, savoury, earthy notes and some tannins supporting the finish. 'Dark fruits and spicy, slightly meaty richness' said an approving Tom Forrest." In a competition where only 5 Golds were awarded to Rhone wines, 4 were supplied by Boutinot, with 2 actually being made by Boutinot. "...we must also pass special congratulations to Boutinot. Its two cheaper reds were excellent value for money and ought to be must-stocks for any venue." "Quite how the winemakers have managed to produce a Gold list-winning Rhone red at this price, I have no idea. Ridiculously good value, with approachable fruit but also a real sense of place, this wine deserves to be the workhorse red on lists up and down the country." Sommelier Wine Awards 2010, Judges Comments
Awards
2009 Vintage: Sommelier Wine Awards 2012 - Gold2009 Vintage: China Best Value Wine Awards 2012: Gold Award
2007 Vintage: China Wine Challenge 2011 - Bronze 2007 Vintage: IWSC 2011 - Silver 2006 Vintage: Sommelier Wine Awards 2010 - Gold & Critic's Choice Award 2006 Vintage: IWSC 2009 - Bronze
Food Recommendations
A delicious accompaniment to grilled meats and heart-warming casseroles.
