The 2006 Cotes du Rhone is slightly more austere and lean, but still very good, almost tasting like a premier cru from Burgundy’s Cote de Beaune. Both wines should be drunk in the next 3-4 years.
This is an estate to take notice of, as recent evaluations in this guide have certainly made abundantly clear. This is another great example of young emerging newcomers, in this case Aime and Michel Arnaud, doing all the right things to turn out some impressive wines. This fine estate offers two very tasty, inexpensive Cotes du Rhones.
Importer: David Hinkle, North Berkeley Imports, Oakland, CA; tel. (510) 336-9880