Rasteau, Terroir Daronton - Édition Limitée, AOC, 2020

Terroir has a name: Daronton!

Presentation

Presentation
Terroir Daronton - named after its founders - delivers the finest expression of Rhone Valley wines. Each cuvée is a blend of grape varieties and soils, selected for their ability to deliver the most accurate expression of its appellation. The "limited edition" is a special selection of highly qualitative parcels and grape varieties.
Terroir
A hillside vineyard on clay-limestone terraces covered with rolled pebbles.
In the vineyard
Manual harvest & sorting for the most part between September 18 and 20. Yield 35hl / ha. Selection of the best plots on the best terroirs of the appellation. Short size in free goblet, trellised goblet and Royat cord.
Vinification
Harvest destemmed, then long vatting with punching down, 15% of the blend is aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Mourvèdre

Advice

Tasting
A deep wine with notes of garrigue, ripe fruit with a powerful hint of liquorice and smoke. A harmonious whole, with a beautiful structure accompanied by a frame of freshness brought by the syrah. Elegance with a nice length on the finish.
Food pairings
Rib of beef, roasted pheasant, duck, porcini mushrooms and soft cheeses.