Domaine la Réméjeanne Côtes du Rhône Les Arbousiers Rouge 2022

“No one… ever paid much attention to the wines of the out-of-the-way village of Sabran – until a careful, thoughtful winemaker like Rémy Klein came along.” Andrew Jefford, The New France

“Proprietor Rémy Klein is one of the most consistently top-flight winemakers among the Côtes du Rhone producers.” Robert Parker, The erobertparker.com

Rémy Klein (makes wines that proudly speak of their place, Sabran) high up in the hills with soils comprised of sand and limestone. He picks his fruit a bit earlier than most resulting in a range of fresh, highly refined Côtes du Rhône wines brimming with fruit and character. There is a purity and freshness (cooler temperature/more natural acid resulting altitude) in his wines quite distinct from many of the Côtes du Rhones produced at lower altitudes and on alluvial soils.

Certified organic. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah from a single plot of old vines called Arbousiers—the name referencing a native fruit tree that abounds in central France. The poise and finesse of this finely balanced wine are far removed from the weighty tannins and high extraction levels that characterise many old-vine Rhône blends. At 320 metres, Réméjeanne can get perfectly ripe Grenache and Syrah while retaining the energy and refreshing acidity we seldom see in the Southern Rhône.

Naturally fermented and raised (without sulphur) in both concrete tank (Syrah) and large oak casks (Grenache), this lively and sweetly perfumed bottling is emblematic of the quality Olivier Klein is achieving in both vineyard and cellar. Crafted with 70% whole bunches and bottled unfiltered, it exudes the vivid, perfumed appeal of the Rhône high country, with silky waves of burlat cherry, sweet spice and black raspberry fruit tethered by lithe tannins and great acidity. It’s another exciting and effortlessly poised Côtes du Rhône from this domaine.

RRP $62  Our Special Price $51.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.