Rasteau benefits from the peculiar Southern Rhône climate. For the most part the Grenache is facing south and protected from the mistral, enabling it to mature particularly well. The wine develops aromas of figs, dark chocolate and a texture typical of the appellation.
Presentation
Presentation
Our Rasteau L'Andéol is a delightful wine that will pair well with traditional hearty cuisine. You can age it for 6-7 years.
The vintage
2012 is a vintage of contrasts with a very mild start of the year and a freezing month of February.
A fresh and humid spring, followed by a windy and dry month of July and a very hot month of August.
The harvesting conditions were ideal. All these conditions make a great vintage.
A fresh and humid spring, followed by a windy and dry month of July and a very hot month of August.
The harvesting conditions were ideal. All these conditions make a great vintage.
Location
A 2 hectare vineyard that we farm with south facing terraces, protected from the Mistral.
Terroir
Old terraces of gravel on sand and Pliocene clay.
Ageing
90% in stainless steel, 10% in Foudres. Ageing for 6 months before bottling.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Advice
Serving
Serve in big glasses at 18C
Tasting
Colour: Deep red
Nose: Ripe Grenache, roasted red fruit, vanilla, pepper
Taste: Soft and heady, black fruit, cocoa, great texture and a dense finish
Nose: Ripe Grenache, roasted red fruit, vanilla, pepper
Taste: Soft and heady, black fruit, cocoa, great texture and a dense finish
Reviews
"Barrel sample. Rather animal/autumn mulch nose. Sweet polished start but underneath it's a pretty rough diamond (though more polished than the average Rasteau). Very clean finish."
"Showing a classic southern Rhône profile, with a bouquet redolent of dried herbs and black pepper as well as ripe plummy fruit on the palate, this medium-weight red provides very satisfying drinking while also showing the potential to develop added nuances with a few years of cellaring."
"Full ruby. Deep-pitched aromas of cherry and blackberry gain lift and spiciness from a peppery element. Broad and fleshy in style, offering gently sweet dark berry and licorice flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes with very good lift and subtle smokiness on the persistent finish, which is shaped by smooth, harmonious tannins. "
