Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Vintage 2018
by Château Courac
Varietal Shiraz
Color red
Region Rhone Valley (Vallée du Rhône)
Country France
Medal Score
6.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black cherrysmoked meatblack pepperlavenderdark chocolate
Palate

Medium to full-bodied with firm, grainy tannins and bright acidity, offering a structured yet supple texture.

Finish

Moderate to long finish with lingering notes of spice, ripe plum, and a hint of earthy garrigue.

Food Pairings
  • • Herbed leg of lamb
  • • Grilled sausages with mustard
  • • Beef daube provençale
  • • Roasted duck with cherries
  • • Aged goat cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours des Vins à Orange 2020
Bronze Concours General Agricole Paris Wine Competition 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2021

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