Name: Côtes du Rhône
Brand: Village Plan de Dieu Rouge
Rating: 4.4 (418 reviews)

Terroir

Côtes du Rhône village Plan de Dieu

The Plan de Dieu terroir, located in the southern Rhône valley, is renowned for its red clay soils mixed with rolled pebbles. The abundance of red clay plays a crucial role in the quality of the wines produced in this appellation. The nutrient-rich soils retain water effectively, ensuring that the vines receive a regular supply of water, even during periods of drought. This moisture retention helps the grapes to ripen evenly, allowing the Grenache, Syrah and Carignan varieties to develop their full aromatic richness.

The rounded pebbles store up the sun's heat during the day and release it at night, helping the grapes to reach perfect ripeness. This combination of soils gives the Plan de Dieu wines remarkable power and complexity, with intense aromas of black fruit and spice and a well-balanced tannic structure. The Plan de Dieu terroir brings a unique depth and elegance to the wines, making them both robust and harmonious.

Côtes du Rhône village Plan de Dieu

Côtes du Rhône Village Plan de Dieu Rouge

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Aromatic and Taste Profile

Nose

The nose is open and radiant, characterized by aromas of ripe red and black fruits, cherries, wild strawberries, blackberries and blackcurrants are perceptible. Sweet spicy notes such as black pepper and liquorice can also be detected.

Mouth

On the palate, this Plan de Dieu is both soft and structured and offers a beautiful fruity intensity. The Grenache brings a characteristic roundness and sweetness, while the Syrah adds structure, depth and spicy notes. The Carignan, in turn, contributes freshness and a certain liveliness, while at the same time bringing fine tannins that lend structure to the whole. Ageing in tanks preserves the purity of the fruit aromas, resulting in a wine that is direct and accessible, yet has a beautiful complexity.

Final

The finish is long and pleasant, characterized by lingering aromas of red fruits and spices, with a slight hint of minerality that balances out the richness of the wine. This wine is already very pleasant when young, but can also be aged for several years to soften the tannins.