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
2009 is a great vintage of the Southern Rhône Valley. It’s a combination of ripe fruit, a rich and harmonious mouth and a fleshy finale with elegant tannins.
Location
A 2 hectare vineyard that we farm. South facing terraces, protected by the Mistral.
Terroir
Old terraces of gravel on sand and Pliocene clay.
Ageing
Early maturing due to the location of the vines in a basin protected by the wind. Vinification after flash-heating the harvest, just like at Beaucastel. Long fermentation without punching down.
90% in stainless steel, 10% in Foudres. Ageing for 6 months before bottling.
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
Wine Tasting Video
Reviews
"The dark ruby/purple-hued 2009 Perrin et Fils Côtes du Rhône-Villages Rasteau l’Andéol is dominated by its 80% Grenache component. It exhibits some of the vintage’s austere tannins and rustic character as well as plenty of depth, richness and a chunky, masculine style."
"80% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% aged in oak. Perfumed with bright red fruit and white pepper. Silky fresh palate, some sour cherry in the aftertaste. Very fluid with lightish tannins but lingers longer than expected. Really so long that I increased my score."
"A mirror of all the best about grenache, from the richly rendered, earth-flecked dark fruit, through a sapid swallow, ending in a spicy and heady finish."
"Still youthful, this red delivers brigth, lightly tangy rasberry and damson plum flavors, but there's fresh in reserve and lt of spice, apple wood and anise notes waiting to flesh out on the racy finish."
"Deep ruby. Red and dark berry compote aromas are complemented by notes of smoky herbs and licorice. Chewy, nicely concentrated black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors turn spicier with air. Finishes on a spicy note, with good cling and persistence."
"The Rasteau is full bodied and ripely flavored, with good balance and length. It tastes of plum, strawberry, toast, and violet."
"Starts with raspberry and cherry aromas and a dusty, earthy note that adds complexity and character. You can sense the warmth of the vintage in the glass, with slightly raisined notes that come through on the palate alongside the supple tannins."
"Ripe raisin, meat, gravy and herb aromas. Well-set black fruit runs through, with firm, dry tannins and minerally acidity. Lots of character."
