Ch Haut-Rian Rouge, Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2020 Grape variety_GamayQuietly spoken Michel Dietrich was born in Alsace and trained in Burgundy, Bordeaux and Australia's Clare Valley before returning to settle in the small but historic town of Rions on the right bank of the Garonne river. His approachable wines, white and red, are wondeful examples of the value to be had in the hilly Cotes de Bordeaux, invariably overshadowed by its more illustrious neighbouring appellations. His red, currently from the excellent 2015
This traditional but increasingly modernised domaine is now in the hands of Serge Colonge and his two sons Landry and Samuel
This is off-dry but with refreshing acidity
from flint and clay soils and vinified in stainless steel (with just a small portion aged in barrel)
with just 13
Each parcel is vinified separately and Nicole is an extremely conscientious winemaker
some distinct tannin and a fresh
80% Sangiovese & 20% Merlot
It's now run by owner Jean-Pierre Chevallier
fresh finish
Other botanicals like orange and lemon peel
85% Tempranillo
long considered one of the best in the village of Bué