The best value in all of the Costco Kirkland Signature wines? We check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages.
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre from Cotes du Rhone Villages, France.
The Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages is available exclusively at Costco and sells for $7.49. Find out how to check if your local store has it without making a trip there in our post explaining how to check Costco store inventory online.
This current 2024 vintage continues with the screwcap that was introduced with the 2020 vintage. It is imported by DC Flynt MW Domaines & Estates.
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From the back label it appears that the winemaker/producer for the 2024 vintage has also changed as it is now listed as Romain Leroy (no apparent connection to the famed Burgundy producer Domaine Leroy) It was previously listed as Patrick Lesec.
From the bottle:
Only one-fifth of the wine produced in Southern Rhone’s Cotes du Rhone qualifies for the superior designation of Cotes du Rhone Villages. The Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages is a classic blend of Rhone varietals with vibrant notes of black and red fruits, sweet tobacco and wild herbs. The rich aromatics are framed by textured tannins and a spice accented finish. — Romain Leroy
15% Alcohol
Today we’re revisiting a wine we’ve recommended many times in the past. Finding consistently good wines can be a challenge under $10. Variations in grape pricing, weather, economic conditions and more can end up having a big impact because, let’s face it, at only $7.49 there isn’t really room to absorb any cost increases without affecting the price.
When we find a wine priced this low, that is impressive year after year, we can’t help but sing its praises. The 2023 was excellent so let’s see how the 2024 compares.
The 2024 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages begins with aromas of red berry fruit, a little spice, black pepper, licorice and balsam wood on the harmonious nose. It’s a very good start.
Tasting the wine reveals great depth with dark, ripe and juicy fruit that is a bit on the tart side, well-integrated spice, licorice and some light earthy notes. With great balance, the drinkability of this wine is very high once again.
It ends dry and a bit grippy on the long finish. It was even a bit smoother on day 2.
This is excellent and given the low price, it’s still one of the best values in the Kirkland Signature wines. Bulk Buy!
You might also be interested in our review of the new Kirkland Signature Vacqueyras.
2024 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
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And here’s our previous review of the 2023 vintage:
The 2023 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages begins with aromas of red berry fruit, a little spice and balsam wood and some very light earthy notes. We didn’t detect much black pepper and licorice like the previous vintage. In fact, at first sniff this seems like it could be a step down from last year.
Luckily that is not the case at all when tasting. The wine features great depth with dark, ripe and juicy fruit, a bit on the tart side, plus some continuing light earthy notes, licorice, oak and some spice. With great balance as well, the drinkability of this wine is very high.
It ends dry and a bit grippy on the long finish. It was pretty similar on day 2. While we were worried from our initial reaction to the nose, after tasting it seems this wine is back to where it was pre-2020.
2023 Kirkland Signature Cotes du Rhone Villages
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