Prieurs de St. Julien Côtes du Rhône Rouge

Winemaker Maison Sinnae on the winery

“We are a cooperative of winegrowers in the southern Rhône Valley. Our roots lie in the villages around Laudun, where generations of growers have built up their knowledge and experience. By bringing together the grapes from our members, we can combine different terroirs and grape varieties. Our focus is on expressing the character of our region: wines with ripe fruit, Mediterranean spice and a distinctive sense of place. Prieurs de St. Julien offers an approachable introduction to this classic Rhône style.”

And on Côtes du Rhône Villages, France

“For this Côtes du Rhône, we blend Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. The grapes grow on clay-limestone soils and in areas covered with rounded river stones, which retain warmth during the day. After destemming and crushing, fermentation takes place at around 25 degrees, with regular aeration to develop colour and structure. The result is a smooth, medium-bodied red wine with aromas of ripe red fruit, soft tannins and a spicy finish. A true expression of the Mediterranean Rhône.”