Celebrate with the Outstanding 2005 Rhône
Valley Vintage
Côtes du Rhône's
Latest Release is Not to be Missed!
NEW YORK, NY, June 27,
2007; At last, consumers can taste (across
the country in retail outlets and restaurants)
what all the buzz is about surrounding the
highly-praised 2005 Rhône Valley wines
? and the numbers only back it up: in 2006
(compared to 2005), exports of Côtes
du Rhône wines (red, white and rosé)
to the U.S. were up significantly, +32%
in terms of volume and +29% in terms of
value ? these were the highest export numbers
for any French wine region. The full-bodied
and well-balanced wines of 2005 boast complex
flavors, elegance and structure and display
fresh fruit aromas and flavors. Whether
they are drunk now or saved for a special
occasion, one thing is certain: these extraordinary
Rhône Valley gems are not to be missed!
Celebrating
Now!
The whites and rosés, as well as
the softer, more accessible reds, from Côtes
du Rhône or Côtes du Rhône
Villages, are drinking well now and are
perfect for commemorating present-day engagements,
births and graduations. The whites have
a distinct freshness with delicate fruity
and floral aromas, while the rosés,
which are deep in color, display dominant
aromas of red fruit. The reds are approachable
now, with elegant structure, robust and
rich, ripe fruit flavors.
Celebrating
Later!
It is the reds from this vintage that shine
the brightest and are, by far, the most
impressive. The 2005 reds, especially the
Northern Crus, are age-worthy and well-structured
- ideal for buying now and cellaring until
ready to be drunk. Know someone special
who graduated in the “Class of 2005,"
was born in 2005 or said ?I Do? that year?
Give a top-tier, remarkable red from Côte-Rôtie
or Hermitage, or an outstanding, yet less
expensive one from Lirac or Gigondas, that
can be enjoyed a bit sooner.
Characteristics
of the 2005 vintage:
WHITES
Maintain a distinct freshness from the reasonable
summer temperatures
Boast delicate fruit and flower aromas that
characterize young wines
ROSÉS
Beautiful and often deep color because of
high levels of concentration of the grapes
Display rich and complex aromas of elegant,
red fruits
REDS
Outstanding; offering a perfect combination
of balance and finesse
Approachable now but also have great aging
potential due to their remarkable structure
Whenever
they are enjoyed and whatever the celebration,
one thing is unmistakable, the 2005 vintage
from the Rhône Valley are truly the
?crème de la crème? and should
not be passed by. For more information on
Côtes du Rhône, please visit
www.rhone-wines.com.
Inter-Rhône
c/o Sopexa USA
Louise Jordan DWS / Ashley Benaroya
Tel: (212) 477-9800 x 114 / x109
louise.jordan@sopexa.com
/ ashley.benaroya@sopexa.com
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