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.

Catherine Marshall's dessert-style Myriad, made from 100% Merlot, has been specifically crafted for washed rind cheeses like the famous Burgundian époisses.