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Red variety extensively grown in France and Spain, and now Australia. One of the major ingredients in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, its spicy, peppery character is shown well not only in the Rhône but also Calatayud in Spain, where its intense spice is one of the mainstays of Spanish red wine character.
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France :: Rhone :: Rasteau
Cinsaut/Cinsault, Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: e - Full
Ready to drink
Rasteau’s elevation to cru status in 2010, solely for its highly regarded dry red wines was widely welcomed. Domaine la Font de Notre Dame, a charming small domaine owned by brothers Frédéric and Boris Roux, produce a traditionally made Rasteau with typical appellation complexity.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Rasteau
Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
Drink now, but will keep
Rich and concentrated wines in the area of Rasteau come from perfectly ripe Grenache & Syrah grapes and low yields.
The wine boasts a deep ruby sustained, shimmering bright purplish colour.
Sweet aromas of stewed fruit: cherry, blackberry, prune, fig and wild raspberries on a background of licorice form a complex, focused and enjoyable nose.
The palate confirms the beautiful ripeness and is well coated with sweet notes of cherry, prune and fig. The finish is long, powerful and generously spiced.
A pleasant, smooth wine with an aromatic character, splendid value too, better than many a cheap Chateauneuf Du Pape.
75.0CL
In Stock