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Online Wine Shop  >  Wines by grower - alphabetical  >  Domaine Saint Etienne - Cotes du Rhone Villages

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Domaine Saint Etienne
Domaine Saint Etienne
Michel Coullomb at Domaine Saint Etienne is a grower whose wines have featured on our list for 2 or 3 years now and the quality of the wines he produces is consistently high. He has some excellent terroir, with vineyards situated in rolling hills in the extreme south-west of the Cotes du Rhone appellation. As you can see from the photo, the soil is loaded with the same type of stones ("galets roulés") found in the soil of Chateauneuf-du-Papes, about 15 miles up river. Moreover, I have rarely seen better-kept vines and healthier grapes. Monsieur Coullomb is a tall, gentle, hard-working man, who is passionately devoted to his vines and the art of fashioning honest-to-goodness wines that speak strongly of their Southern Rhone origins.
Domaine Saint Etienne Vin de Pays du Gard 2008
Domaine Saint Etienne Vin de Pays du Gard 2008 table
Vintage
 N/V on the label, but this is from the 2008 vintage
Region Vin de Pays du Gard, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry red - light-to-medium bodied.
Grapes Grenache, Syrah and Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Cold cuts, char-grilled meats, pizza, spaghetti bolognaise
Next day
As good
Drink Now, or over the next couple of years
Blimey, this is lovely! An enticing nose of wild strawberries, red cherries, creamy vanilla, herbs, and an intriguing hint of citrus fruit. Warm, spiced fruit and herby flavours abound, with lovely acidity and gentle tannins. For such a lowly denomination, this is classy indeed - full of ripe, juicy fruit, yet beautifully "winey" and satisfying. The finish is considerable, too, with those warm, gently spicy flavours lingering long on the palate. Coming from vineyards which fall just outside of the Côtes du Rhône appellation, this really is a Cotes du Rhone in all but name, and is a cracking weekday wine. It would age nicely for a year or two, but why bother when it is so delicious now? Southern France in a glass!
 
Price:  £6.50 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias (White) 2006 - Côtes du Rhône
Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias white 2008 table
Vintage
 2008
Region Côtes du Rhône, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry white - medium bodied.
Grapes A blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Marsanne and Viognier
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Fish or shellfish with creamy sauces, goat's cheese
Next day
Even better
Drink Now, or over the next 2 to 3 years
Pale straw colour, this wine is intensely floral and grapey on the nose, with notes of nectarine, apricot, lemon, honeysuckle and fennel. The palate is quite rich and honeyed , yet at the same time very light on its feet, with delicious lemon, orange peel and nectarine flavours, along with some savoury, herby notes and a refreshing backbone of acidity. This is so fresh and moreish, with none of the overt bitter/pithy notes on the finish often found in white Rhones.  All-in-all, this is another delicious wine, from a grower who makes lovely wines, year after year
 
Price:  £8.25 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias (Red) 2008 - Côtes du Rhône
Domaine Saint Etienne Les Albizzias Red 2008 table
Vintage
 2008
Region Côtes du Rhône, south-west of Avignon
Colour/Style Dry red - medium bodied.
Grapes 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 20% Carignan
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.5%
Food Cold cuts, stews, lamb, beef, pizza, cheese
Next day
Even better
Drink Now, or over the next 3 to 5 years
Semi-transluscent core, fading to a ruby/pink rim. Intense, vibrant red and black fruit aromas fairly leap out of the glass - more specifically, raspberry, blackcurrant, red cherry, perhaps even a hint of white stone fruit - and a big dollop of cream! A hint of garrigue herb adds a touch of complexity. And the palate positively brims with luscious, vibrant fruit flavours, along with some meaty/savoury notes, firm, ripe tannins and ample acidity. Yet again, Michel Coullomb has fashioned a lovely red wine, which is drinking beautifully even at this stage, but will age nicely for a few years too.
 
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Minimum order value, delivery charges and times
The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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