Mas Grand Plagniol, Costières de Nîmes, Rouge 'Tradition', Rhone, France, 2021

COTE DU RHONE 

Overview of the Producer
Sixth-generation Cyril Marès is one of the Costières de Nîmes’ greatest producers. In addition to running the family estate, he also runs Mas Grand Plagniol, both of which are farmed sustainably in one of the Rhône Valley’s most up-and-coming appellations. The region’s reputation is prized for the high quality of its terroir, which is rich in red clay and limestone and galet roulés which are known for insulating the vines during inclement weather.

The region boasts a viticultural history going back several centuries Before Common Era when the Greeks were reputed to have planted vines in the area. Viticulture was further encouraged by Roman expansion and then, in the early Middle Ages, by the church.

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Grape / Blend
Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault

Origin
Rhône, France

Overview of the Wine
Costières de Nîmes wines require Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre to make up at least 60 percent of the finished red and rosé wines with Grenache and Syrah required to make up at least 20 percent of any vineyard. The appellation allows Cinsault, Carignan and Marselan as supplementary varieties (the latter no more than 10 percent, however).

Under the appellation title, allowances have been made for irrigation, albeit under strict controls.

Certified organic.

Product size: 750ml