Rasteau "Fût" MMXV 2015
AOC Rasteau, Rhône, France
Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre | 14% ABV
We are delighted to present this French red wine from Rhône made with a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. Rasteau was always famous for its Port-like fortified wines but not for its dry reds, but over the years, it became clear that the quality of the reds were just too good and in 2010 it becomes its own appellation. This particular wine is a lovely example of Rasteau.
Domaine des Girasols Rasteau has a beautiful garnet colour, an appealing and very delicate nose of red fruit accompanied by woodsy and spicy notes, all with a great elegance. On the palate, there is a bold structure with silky tannins.
Service: Serve at 15°C.
Food Pairing: Excellent with beef, lamb, duck, pork, game, and vegetarian dishes.
Meet the winemaker Francoise Joyet-Larum who is in charge of the activity of the estate. Her goal is to produce wines that express both power and harmony.
ln 1974, Paul and Marie-Elisabeth Joyet left Lyon to settle on a beautiful vineyard in Rasteau. Reading through an agricultural dictionary, dating from 1750, they came upon the name Girasols. This family-run estate is situated in an outstanding location facing the Dentelles de Montmirail
mountains and Mont Ventoux. At the foot of the medieval village of Rasteau, their vineyard, terraces, and hills extend around the cellar and the house. The wines of Girasols are fine, and express the power and the harmony of the terroir.
Domaine des Girasols covers an area of 16 hectares, located in the town of Rasteau, a commune in the Vaucluse department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in south-eastern France. The Domaine enjoys one of the most beautiful settings in the region, as well as benefitting from exceptional terroir.
Red | Still | 75cl | 14% ABV
Cellaring: Ready to drink now.
Vinification: Regarding the growing conditions, the vineyard is managed using responsible farming practices, and the harvesting is carried out manually. The old vines are more than 50 years old, and some even exceed 100 years.
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