Rhonéa - Prestige, AOC Rasteau, Rouge, 2020

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.

2020 is an early vintage with impressive ripeness and exceptionally healthy grapes. After the substantial fall rains, the soil's water reserves were fully recharged. The dry summer led to a great concentration in the berries, and the light early September showers secured a harvest at peak maturity.

Clay and limestone terraces with round pebbles and blue marls at 200/250m alt, south exposure.

Harvest at optimum maturity. Grapes are sorted and destemmed. Each grape is vinified separately. Long vatting (3 weeks) with pumping-over.

Syrah grapes are aged in 228l-oak barrels for 12 months (new, 1- and 2-years-old barrels).