La Croix Carillan Coteaux Bourguignons Rouge NV (6x 750mL), Cork

Description:

The appellation Coteaux is relatively new and covers covers wines made throughout 'greater Burgundy', from the Auxerrois (about as far north as Épineuil, north-east of Chablis) down to and including Beaujolais.

Attentive readers will realise that this is probably the most controversial aspect of the change since some Beaujolais producers may feel the adjective bourguignon (meaning 'from Burgundy') adds greater lustre to their products but it could mislead consumers. There will be no simple way of knowing from the label which 'Burgundian slope' supplied the fruit.

Wines may be made from one or more of any of Burgundy's authorised varieties: Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris for whites; for reds, the principal varieties are Gamay, Pinot Noir, César (this last only in the Yonne), and the 'accessory' varieties, which alone or together may contribute no more than 10% of the blend, are Aligoté, Chardonnay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Rosé wines, which may be labelled Clairet, may be made from the principal varieties Gamay, Pinot Noir and César (Yonne only) and accessory varieties Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, and Pinot Blanc.

The appellation gives producers a great amount of freedom. It will be interesting to see what they do with it and whether it allows established producers to play with more options and newcomers with typically less sought-after vineyards to make a name for themselves. However, since it has been suggested that the average price of the wines will be between 5 and 7 euros, we probably shouldn't expect too much.

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The appellation Coteaux is relatively new and covers covers wines made throughout 'greater Burgundy', from the Auxerrois (about as far north as Épineuil, north-east of Chablis) down to and including Beaujolais.

Attentive readers will realise that this is probably the most controversial aspect of the change since some Beaujolais producers may feel the adjective bourguignon (meaning 'from Burgundy') adds greater lustre to their products but it could mislead consumers. There will be no simple way of knowing from the label which 'Burgundian slope' supplied the fruit.

Wines may be made from one or more of any of Burgundy's authorised varieties: Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris for whites; for reds, the principal varieties are Gamay, Pinot Noir, César (this last only in the Yonne), and the 'accessory' varieties, which alone or together may contribute no more than 10% of the blend, are Aligoté, Chardonnay, Gamay de Bouze, Gamay de Chaudenay, Melon, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Rosé wines, which may be labelled Clairet, may be made from the principal varieties Gamay, Pinot Noir and César (Yonne only) and accessory varieties Aligoté, Chardonnay, Melon, and Pinot Blanc.

The appellation gives producers a great amount of freedom. It will be interesting to see what they do with it and whether it allows established producers to play with more options and newcomers with typically less sought-after vineyards to make a name for themselves. However, since it has been suggested that the average price of the wines will be between 5 and 7 euros, we probably shouldn't expect too much.

Region:
FRA - Burgundy
State:
Imported
Country:
France

Grays Tasting Panel Review

Tasting notes:

Truly excellent value for money. Light burgundy colour with delicious aromas of nut meg, cinnamon, and forest fruits. Full flavoured, yet light bodied with flavour that lingers on the palate. A versatile quality table wine.

Food Pairing:

Beef, Veal, Game, Kangaroo, venison, Poultry.

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Other Information

  • non-vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • FRA - Burgundy, Imported
  • Cork closure
  • 12% alc.
  • For bulk orders, please email wine@grays.com.au

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