Located on a rocky plateau at the western edge of the Rhone River, the estate of Valcombe is owned and managed by Dominique and B?n?dicte Ricome. The first vines were planted here in 1750, and today the property totals nearly 70 hectares. After five generations in the same family, the Ricomes are producing very fine wine. Everything here is done by hand and the selection is severe.

Costieres de Nimes Cuvee Tradition
2002 $9.99 available
"No Prestige cuvee was produced in 2002 as all was blended into the Tradition bottling (55% Grenache and 45% Syrah). Approximately 25% of the blend spent time in oak casks. While the finish is a bit short, this is still a noteworthy value. It exhibits a deep ruby color as well as subtle aromas of licorice, earth, and spice in a medium-bodied, fruity, elegant style. Consume it over the next 12-18 months." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147

Costieres de Nimes Cuvee Prestige
The Prestige cuv?e is made from a fine selection of 40 year old Syrah and 55 year old Grenache aged in oak barrels for one year and bottled unfiltered. Although this deep dark red tastes great now, three years time will show you more complexity.
2001 $13.99 limited

Dominique Ricome and Robert Kacher