2009 Andre Brunel - Côtes du Rhône Cuvee Sommelongue

The exquisite Andre Brunel 2009 Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Sommelongue exhibits a dark plum color along with aromas and flavors of prunes, figs, garrigue and black cherry jam presented in a luscious, hedonistic style displaying lots of Provencal complexity. This sumptuous Cotes du Rhone over-delivers for its price point. -- Robert Parker

André Brunel, the renowned producer of Les Cailloux, vinifies this terrific Côtes du Rhone, Le Sommelongue. The 9 hectare parcel is in one contiguous piece, is very flat and very exposed to the sun. This wine is entirely made in stainless steel tank and the Cuvée Sommelongue is bottled unfiltered and fashioned in a supple and open style with a powerful core of fruit, earth and spice.