Rhonéa - Castellas, Vacqueyras, Rouge, 2022

Presentation

Presentation
RHONÉA, as the name suggests, is the trusted choice for Rhône Valley wines. Our Artisans winegrowers & winemakers have been committed since 1925 to bring you the best from our vineyards & let you taste more than just wine, but the quality & authenticity of our terroirs.
The vintage
Between heat and drought, the weather conditions have been challenging again this year. However, thanks to the remarkable resilience of our vines and the dedicated efforts of our Artisan Winegrowers and technical staff, the 2022 vintage promises to be of outstanding quality.
Terroir
The vines are located on the "Plateau des Garrigues" between Vacqueyras & Sarrians. Grenache on alluvial deposits and Syrah on clay-limestone soils.
Winemaking
Hand harvest. Grapes are vinified separately to preserve the characteristics of each variety.
Ageing
Syrah grapes are aged in "Foudres" and 225l-oak barrels (1-3 years) for 8 months before final blending.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 55%
Syrah : 35%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 14,5 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Vignerons engagés

Advice

Serving
14-16°C
Tasting
Intense ruby color with brilliant reflections. Floral nose with subtle notes of violet at first, then light notes of strawberries. Fleshy and rich mouth, still well-balanced. Elegant and silky tannins.
Wine Tasting Video
Food pairings
Meats in sauce, vegetables with tomato sauce, roasted in the oven at a low temperature...

Reviews

91/100
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15/20
"Tasted blind. On the nose there is plenty of vibrant fruit – quite appealing! The palate is quite ripe and rich with violets and plenty of floral notes as well. Not hugely complex but a crowd-pleaser. "