County Business Clubs’ Wine of the Month September 2025

Maison Les Alexandrins – Cote Du Rhone 2021

As we move into what seems autumn, I start to look forward to opening more red wines and so Cote Du Rhone in the South of France give a well balanced and easy to drink “mid week” glass of wine. This wine delivers good depth of flavour at a great price. If you want to spend a little more, you may wish to buy the Crozes Hermitage which is the more premium red wine from this producer and area and around £20 a bottle.

The Wine

The Maison Les Alexandrins 2021 Côtes du Rhône “Les Terrasses de l’Eridan” is a fresh and light red wine with notes of fresh fruit, a round palate, and smooth tannins, made from a blend of Syrah and Viognier. The 2021 vintage was challenging due to variable weather, but the wine’s style is modern and contemporary, suited for everyday drinking.

Michael Tasting notes

On the nose – Lots of red fruit and a little smokiness

On the palate – Fresh red fruit, red cherry, and raspberry notes are prominent, a hint of light pepper and light oak. It has a savoury. Smooth Tannins Medium body and Acidity.

Characteristics

• Varietals – Grenache 60% and   Syrah 40%

• Alcohol – 14% volume

• Colour – Deep ruby red with purple hues.

• Style – A fresh, light, and quaffable Côtes-du-Rhône.

• Maturation  – Harvested grapes were pressed before being in both wooden and stainless steel vats.

• Classification – AOC Côtes du Rhône, Vallée du Rhône, France

In summary

A rich, flavoursome and good value wine. Ideal for sharing with friends and family for any occasion.

Food pairing for this Cuvee

Cote Du Rhone is very versatile and so works well with most rich savoury dishes such as Mushroom Tagliatelli, Spaghetti Bolognese, Steak pie, Sunday roast

Where to buy?

This wine is widely available online and also from your local Majestic Wine store or from Spirit of the Downs Distillery, Bolney by the glass or bottle.

Written for County Business Club by Michael Yeoman, English Wine Specialist and producer of Spirit of the Downs, award winning local artisan Sussex Brandies, Grape Vodka and Boosy Barista Coffee Liqueur.