2020 Domaine Amido Côtes du Rhône Villages

70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre from 12.5 acres of vines in the village of Signargues, about four miles south of Tavel. There the soil resembles that of Lirac, with galets roulets and clay, and the vineyards have a southern exposure. Farmed using the principles of lutte raisonée. Fully destemmed, fermented and aged in tank.

Here’s a red wine that everyone loves- it’s perfect for summer cookouts and barbecues! Classic aromas and flavors of deep, ripe red and black cherries, plum, Provencal herbs and pepper, with some Mourvedre’s stone and meaty qualities. Full bodied and bold but still fresh, this is plush and smooth, with ripe tannins and mellow acidity. Fans of Paso GSMs should check this out.

Located in Tavel but with some parcels in neighboring Lirac, Domaine Amido has always been a true family estate. Christian Amido, who sadly died from complications of a brain aneurysm, was a soft spoken man. Against his doctor’s orders, he frequently smoked while pulling samples to taste out of various casks. Ironically, in the three years previous to his death, he had completely renovated his chai, installing a new press and replacing his cement tanks with a fleet of stainless steel. His domaine was poised to move onto the next level. But it was not to be with him at the helm. And so, the next generation at Domaine Amido arrived, including his daughters Nathalie and Dominique, and his granddaughter Amandine along with her winemaking husband Antoine Berthaud. Together they work the 27 hectares of vines the family owns.