Louis Barruol is known for producing Southern Rhone reds that balance ripeness with freshness, and I've been a fan for years. His Les Deux Albion Cotes du Rhone blends fruit from the three CDR-Villages communes of Plan de Dieu, Cairanne, and Saint Maurice to create an immensely likable wine.
A blend of 50% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, 15% Carignan, and 5% Clairette, it's an "impeccably made Côtes du Rhône that does everything right," said Jeb Dunnuck, who covers the wines of the Rhone better than any other imho.
2022 Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 'Les Deux Albion'
Why Should You Buy It?
- Saint Cosme is one of the iconic producers of the Southern Rhone. Louis makes legendary Gigondas that is worth the price of entry, but it costs a lot more than this. You'll have to trust me, he puts just as much TLC into this, his top Cotes du Rhone.
- It's balanced and beautifully textured. Displaying a nice mix of red and dark cherry fruit front and center, with peppery, herbaceous, and floral side notes, it glides across the palate with medium-bodied, silky deliciousness.
- "The 2022 Côtes du Rhône Les Deux Albion is terrific and should be a no-brainer purchase." - Jeb Dunnuck said that, and I agree with him 100%!
I could slurp this down with a good burger, but I could also hang out with it for a bit. All in all, it's the perfect $25 bottle of red wine for all sorts of meals and occasions, and it will drink well for at least 3-4 years.
