Founded in 1925, the Cave de Rasteau is one of the oldest cooperative wineries in the south Rhone Valley in France. The 180 growers benefit from the exceptional terroir of Rasteau, village that has applied for the Cru appellation like Châteauneuf-du-Pape; and finally obtained it with the 2010 vintage. The terroir is both complex and consistent, giving the Cave de Rasteau wines their unique taste.
Vineyard
Trellising with Cordon de Royat for the grape
varieties Syrah, Carignan and Grenache Noir.
Bush vine for Grenache noir.
Density : 4000 vines/ha. Terroir : Stony hillsides and/or gravelly limestone soils.
South East exposure.
Winemaking
Pre-fermentation maceration before
vatting for 12 to 15 days with daily punching of the cap.
Temperature control to manage a smouth
extraction.
Tasting notes
Nice deep purple color, intense aromas of
strawberry, raspberry and redcurrant. In mouth
the wine is round, well structured with fine
tannins and nice freshness.
Food pairing
To be served at room temperature
(61 –65 °F), with grilled meats, barbecue
and other spicy food.
Aging potential
2 to 4 years
Grape varieties
50% Grenache- 35% Syrah- 15% Carignan
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