Planted in the 1880s, the Renjardière estate is now in the fifth-generation of Dupond family hands. It lies just north of Orange, one of the top villages of the famed appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

La Renjardiere Cotes du Rhone has aromas of red fruit, raspberry and blackberry with notes of pepper and spice. Good persistence in the mouth with well-blended tannins.

Grapes sorted and destemmed, with maceration in cement vats for about 15 days. Aged in cement vats for 10 months.

Pairs with: Leg of lamb, beef bourguignon, grilled chops with rosemary, vegetable terrine.