2018 L'Aventure Côte à Côte Estate Cuvée

L'Aventure's Côte à Côte is a standout GSM blend from Paso Robles, crafted by winemaker Stephen Asseo, known for its easy-drinking appeal and exceptional quality.

Producer

L'Aventure

Region

Paso Robles, CA

Country

USA

Varietal

Grenache / Garnacha

Varietal Composition

51% Grenache, 26% Mourvèdre, 23% Syrah

Specifications

2018

Vintage

2035

Drink By

ABV

Vinification

Aged 14 months in multiple vessels - 37% in 1-year old French oak, 35% in new French oak, 23% concrete, 5% amphora, and bottled with no fining or filtration

Occasional wine note

"We love GSMs! GSMs, the Rhone blend usually composed of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, are great for any occasion. These are easy drinking crowd pleasers. Paso Robles is perhaps the best region in the world, at least outside of the Rhone Valley in France, for Rhone blends. L'Aventure is, at least so far, home to our favorite wines from the Paso region and this Côte à Côte is our favorite of a really strong lineup of their wines. It still fits the easy drinking crowd pleaser, but it is so much more than that. Stephen Asseo, the owner and winemaker at L'Aventure, is just a great story. Trained in Burgundy and Bordeaux, he left France for California seeking a place to really be let loose to produce wines without the restrictions of the AOC structures in France. Today his wines are usually only available via allocation from the vineyard. We aim to wow you and thought any sample selection of great California red wines would be lacking so we pulled these from our private cellar to share with you. Enjoy!"

What experts say about this wine

100

Jeb Dunnuck

Straight-up sexy, the 2018 Cote A Cote is a Grenache-dominated blend that includes 26% Mourvèdre and 23% Syrah, all aged in 35% new French oak. Stunning notes of black raspberries, ground pepper, Asian spices, and candied violets all flow to a full-bodied, concentrated wine that reminds me of a great vintage of Domaine de la Janasse's Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes cuvée. It shows more chalky minerality with time in the glass and is pure, seamless, and beautifully put together. Drink it over the coming 10-12 years.

100

James Suckling

This is incredible, offering red fruit, peach and some honeysuckle. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and focused. 51% grenache, 26% Mourvèdre, and 23% syrah. Drink or hold.

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