Region: Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France

Varieties: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

Tasting Note:
Domaine Chaume-Arnaud’s Le Petit Coquet 2023 is a delightfully fresh and expressive Rhône red, crafted for immediate enjoyment and relaxed occasions. Brilliantly aromatic, it opens with an abundance of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry notes, complemented by delicate floral nuances and a subtle touch of spice. The palate is vibrant and juicy, with Grenache providing generous red fruit flavours, Syrah contributing gentle structure and savoury complexity, and Cinsault lending fragrance and elegance.

Smooth, finely integrated tannins underpin the bright fruit profile, creating a wine that is both supple and refreshing. The limestone soils bring an attractive lift and energy, carrying the wine through to a lively, perfumed finish. Designed as a fresh and approachable expression of Côtes-du-Rhône, Le Petit Coquet is equally at home served at summer gatherings, holiday tables or casual weeknight meals. While intended to be enjoyed young for its vibrant fruit and charm, it will continue to drink well over the next few years, developing additional savoury nuances while retaining its essential freshness and balance.

Food Pairing:
A versatile food wine, Le Petit Coquet pairs beautifully with charcuterie, grilled sausages, roast chicken, herb-crusted lamb, wood-fired pizza, Mediterranean vegetable dishes and semi-soft cheeses. 

Cellaring:
Enjoy now for its youthful vibrancy and aromatic freshness, or cellar through 2028 for added complexity and savoury development.

Note that this wine is sealed under screw cap and not the cork shown in the photo.