Gargantua Cotes du Rhone 2011 L’Union des Vignerons des Cotes du Rhone

Gargantua. Quite. I risked this in Dunnes, the hungry cherub Giant is a nice touch but they say never to judge a book by its cover which in this case I should have. Not all bad but quite a raw blunt delivery of alcohol, I felt.

L’Union des Vignerons des Cotes du Rhone is a brand of Cellier des Dauphins, a co-op of 13 producers. Maybe they didn’t want to put their name to this rough and ready product. Disappointing because I quite liked their Cru des Cotes du Rhone offering.

A stated blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault

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Ortas Cotes du Rhone 2011 Reserve

I’m not qute sure what to say about this; it looks the part but was just ok.

Fruity and dry, a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 10% Carignan

Produced by Cave de Rasteau who are trying to convert their member winemakers to sustainable & organic viniculture.

An O’Briens exclusive.

JP Chenet Grenache-Cinsault

This one is from Tesco @ €8, a product of the world’s largest wine exporter.

A robust bright pink Rose featuring a blend of grapes from Languedoc-Roussillon.

Good match with any BBQ.

Don’t be put off by the bendy neck and dimple in the side of the bottle, this is competent table wine.