Château Maucoil, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge 2024.

Region
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages (a level above regular Côtes-du-Rhône), Rhône Valley, France. Sourced from vineyards located just metres from Château Maucoil’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape holdings, highlighting the pedigree of this site. 

Grape Variety
50% Grenache, 25% Shiraz, 25% Carignan

Alcohol
14.5% ABV

Tasting Note
A striking over-performer that punches well above its classification, this 2024 Villages Rouge clearly reflects its proximity to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The nose is powerful with dark, brooding Grenache fruit—blackberries and ripe black cherry—layered with notes of Cherry Ripe chocolate, fruit cordial intensity and a subtle earthy openness. Despite its richness, the aromatics remain pure and well-defined. The palate is dry, structured and serious, delivering full-bodied weight with fine tannins and a composed, claret-like gravitas. There is both power and poise here, with savoury undertones adding complexity to the generous fruit core. The finish is long, balanced and convincing, marking this as a complete and highly satisfying Rhône red that will continue to evolve beautifully in bottle.

Cellaring
Drink now to 2030+

Food Pairing
Ideal with slow-roasted lamb, beef stews, grilled sausages, or aged hard cheeses.