Maison du Midi Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2024

Alcohol: 13.5%

Grape(s): 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre 

Location: Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France

Tasting Notes: Bright ruby; red cherry, raspberry, black pepper, garrigue herbs and a touch of dark plum; medium-bodied with supple tannins, lively acidity and a warm, spicy finish.

Notes: Classic southern Rhône blend style—ripe fruit concentration with savory garrigue influence; matured in neutral oak or stainless to preserve freshness; ready to drink now but will hold 3–6 years.

Food pairing: Grilled meats, ratatouille, roast chicken, charcuterie, tomato-based pasta, Provençal dishes

Winery Story: Maison du Midi sources fruit from selected growers across the southern Rhône to craft approachable, value-driven Côtes du Rhône wines. The project focuses on vineyard selection (southern slopes, well-drained soils), careful ripeness monitoring and parcel-by-parcel vinification to balance ripeness and freshness. Winemaking uses gentle extraction, native or selected yeasts, and modest aging to emphasize fruit and regional aromatics rather than heavy oak. Attention to sustainable viticulture and cooperative relationships with smallholders helps maintain quality and traceability while producing consistent, food-friendly Rhône reds.