Domaine Paul Autard Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge 2022

Vin Chicago: 89 Points

The 2022 bottling of Paul Autard’s Cotes-du-Rhône is a classic "GSM" blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, and it is flat-out delicious! Fermented and raised in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for a quick 6 months and then bottled, this delicious red blend is filled with beautifully bright flavors of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and red currant, all wonderfully complemented by lifted aromatic notes of lavender, classic Southern Rhône garrigue, and a dash of black pepper. An underlying stony minerality appears in the wine’s lengthy finish, adding continued depth and complexity. Best served with a slight chill, pair this lip-smacking red with juicy burgers, grilled chicken salads, seafood paella, portabella mushroom burgers, pizza, or just about anything.