Presentation
Presentation
Diving their roots in the pebbled hills of the Southern Rhône Valley, the robust vines of the Rasteau vineyard, swept by the Mistral wind, with grapes ripened in the gentle warmth of the pebbles, produce wines that are both powerful and elegant.
Terroir
Clay-limestone hillsides.
In the vineyard
Average age of the vineyard: 50 years.
100% manual harvest with sorting. Yield 30hl/ha. Short goblet pruning
100% manual harvest with sorting. Yield 30hl/ha. Short goblet pruning
Winemaking
Manual harvest with sorting, 100% destemming. Mutage on marc with alcohol of wine origin. Aged in vats, tuns and barrels.
Ageing
11-14°C
Varietal
Grenache noir : 100%
Specifications
Advice
Tasting
A deep ruby color, aromas of cherry, cocoa and a touch of black pepper, in the mouth, nicely structured between tannins and fat.
Food pairings
Roquefort or fourme d'Ambert, prunes or strawberries with Rasteau, crispy with roasted figs, and chocolate, red fruit or orange desserts.
