rené aubert is akin to nobility in the rhône, following in his father's and grandfather's impressive footsteps. his father, max aubert, was grand master of the commanderies des côtes du rhône, and founded the université du vin in nearby suze-la-rousse. rené joined his father making wines at domaine de la présidente when he was 25, and hasn't looked back since. he is passionate about wine and knows how to create complex, refined wines through rigorous quality control and, above all, a deep love of great wine. "my grandfather gaston taught me to appreciate nature. my father, in turn, inspired me with his passion for wines, raising them as if they were a part of the family". he has 120 ha of vines, with 20 ha in châteauneuf de pape, 40 ha in côtes du rhône and 60 ha in côtes du rhône villages cairanne. all of the wines (reds and whites) are grenache based. the châteauneuf blanc is 50% Grenache with clairette, roussanne and bourboulenc. both of the reds are aged in used oak barrels to reach maturity.

grands classiques blanc châteauneuf de pape 2006
grands classiques red cairanne côtes du rhône villages 2005
grands classiques red châteauneuf de pape 2005

grands classiques blanc châteauneuf de pape 2006
grands classiques red cairanne côtes du rhône villages 2005
grands classiques red châteauneuf de pape 2005

* guide hachette 2006 and 2007
91 points robert parker ( cairanne côtes du rhône villages 2005)
90+ points robert parker (châteauneuf de pape 2005)
gold medal concours de mâcon 2007
concours général agricole de paris, m é dalle d'or 2007
médalle d'argent foire aux vins d'orange 2007
silver medal, decanter
listed at: auberge de cassagne, le pontet *
jy's colmar *
christian etienne, avignon place du palais des papes *
"very rich and wery supple but no sacrifice of local flavours. beautifully made with lovely texture." 17.5 points, jancis robinson on grands classiques red
cairanne côtes du rhône villages
"broad winning nose with fine barrel fermented texture. quite heavy on the palate though there is a streak of citrus acidity. very interesting wine, well made and well structured. for food!" 17 points jancis robinson on grands classiques blanc

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