This 2010 Côtes du Rhône from the highly rated Domaine les Grand Bois is a little cracker of a wine and is less than £10 a bottle from here.Here's what Parker says: "90 Points. ‘Outstanding. The Côtes du Rhône les Trois Soeurs offers a delicious mouthful of wine for a song. Its dense plum color is accompanied by notes of white chocolate, crushed berry fruit, earth and licorice...enormously satisfying.’ — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate ‘It reveals a dark ruby/purple color, abundant notes of peppery sweet raspberries and cherries, medium body, excellent ripeness and plenty of provencal typicity’ — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate" Hard to argue with that.
However for just a couple of pounds per bottle more the very similar Cairanne does compete very well. I've bought a case of each and I am just slightly leaning towards the Cairanne as my favourite.
It's ever so slightly more refined, perhaps with a little less minerality, which I usually prefer.
For less than £10 a bottle though, you can't beat the three sisters, as I believe it translates.
Best value wine at that price I have had in 2012, no doubt.
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