Rasteau

Domaine des Evigneaux - Rasteau 2019

3.9/5 (22 reviews)

"Ready to drink, this juicy Rasteau is a real treat".

"Full, spicy nose with hints of smoked bacon and baked earth. Although endowed with good concentration, this Rasteau is not marked by power, with a fresh, elegant palate that finishes with a lovely interplay of fine tannins and mineral freshness." (James Suckling 2022).

Domaine Brusset - Rasteau La Bastide 2022

"A model of balance and generosity!"

"Grenache and Mourvèdre are equally represented in this engaging cuvée, aged for a year in vats and amphorae. Intense raspberry fruit on the nose, enhanced by spices and hints of garrigue, finds a happy extension in a full, velvety, suave palate, with coated tannins that are a little catchy on the finish. An excess of youth that doesn't detract from the harmony of this flattering, well-typed red". (Le Guide Hachette 2025)

Domaine Grand Nicolet - Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2019

4.4/5 (5 reviews)

"A Gem at an affordable price

"The 2019 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes is composed of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. It has been 80% de-stemmed and aged mainly in concrete tanks. This beauty is well worth seeking out, displaying classic Rasteau fleshy black fruits, as well as notes of roasted herbs, leather and pepper. With age, it shows more freshness and floral notes. It's full-bodied, with ripe tannins and exceptional length." (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

Domaine Grand Nicolet - Rasteau Les Esqueyrons 2016

4.3/5 (3 reviews)

"A dazzling Rasteau!

"The flagship cuvée is the 2016 Rasteau les Esqueyrons, a blend of 50% concrete-aged Grenache and 50% oak-aged Syrah. The nose is marked by baking spices and smoked meats, framing massive black fruit flavors (plums and black cherries) and adding welcome complexity. Full-bodied, rich and creamy, this extremely ripe, fleshy and intense wine will be enjoyed over the next few years to everyone's delight." (Wine Advocate 2018)

Domaine Martin - Rasteau 2022

"A wine of great power".

"It's bursting with dark fruit, plum and cigar box. The palate is juicy and has good fruit weight, with good freshness beneath the fruit core. Tannins are present but supple, providing good structure. Ripe, sweet fruit on the finish". (Jancis Robinson 2023)

Xavier Vignon - Rasteau Arcane Le Bateleur

4.8/5 (4 reviews)

"A fine tribute to the terroirs of Rasteau".

"Aromas of spicy blackberry and plum, with tea leaves, black olive, licorice and wet earth. Full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Taut and fleshy, with a deep core of black fruit and a hint of spice. Luscious finish with notes of chocolate and walnut shell." (James Suckling 2022)

M. Chapoutier - Rasteau Les Gadilles 2022

3/5 (2 reviews)

"A sunny red

In the Rasteau appellation, Chapoutier offers Les Gadilles 2022, a blend of Grenache and Syrah. With a fine, powerful nose of very ripe fruit, this cuvée is generous on the palate, with good structure and great potential. A sunny red!

Maison Tardieu-Laurent - Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2021

4/5 (3 reviews)

Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2021, aged ten months in barrel and ten months in cask, has a brilliant purple color. Playful and delicate on the nose, it oscillates between floral and fruity, with scents of raspberry and black fruit. Surprisingly fresh acidity gives this Rasteau an interesting freshness. The palate is creamy with lightly polished tannins. Well-controlled power and complexity.

Xavier Vignon - Rasteau 2019

4.3/5 (6 reviews)

"One of the few Vignon wines to see new wood (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with scents of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium to full-bodied palate, and slightly more assertive tannins than Vignon's other wines." (Wine Advocate 2020)

Domaine de Beaurenard - Rasteau 2021

4/5 (1 review)

With a superb nose bursting with fresh fruit (blueberry, raspberry) and hints of spice and garrigue, this blend of Grenache (80%) and Syrah is a pure delight. The attack is structured and powerful, with roundness and fine tannins. A fine bottle to share with characterful dishes!

Camille Cayran - Rasteau 2020

3.9/5 (17 reviews)

This well-built red opens with a nose of black fruit, dried rose and spices. On the palate, notes of cocoa complete the picture and add roundness. The well-presented tannins are supple, giving a long finish without masking the fruit. At this price, it's a bargain not to be missed!

Maison Perrin - Rasteau L'Andéol 2017

3.5/5 (4 reviews)

In a very warm, south-facing climate, Rasteau l'Andéol gives full expression to the power of ripe Grenache. Its deep red color reveals a generous nose of stewed black fruits, kirsch cherries and spicy notes. The attack is frank and voluminous, supported by tight tannins, spicy aromas and a few floral notes... A fine representative of the appellation!

Domaine La Collière - La Fontaine 2015

3.7/5 (6 reviews)

"One of the best wines is indeed this 2015 Rasteau La Fontaine, certainly one of the jewels of the vintage. It might even surpass the sensational 2010. Notes of charcoal, blackberries, blackcurrants and beautiful minerality are concentrated in a full-bodied, ripe, elegant and intoxicating palate, loaded with Provençal character. Count me in as a fan, it will drink well for more than a decade." (Wine Avocate 2016 - Robert Parker)

M. Chapoutier - Rasteau 2014

4/5 (3 reviews)

"The 2014 Rasteau is a good wine in an appellation that struggled in this vintage. Chocolate, earth, wild herbs and dark berries pave the way for a medium-bodied, nicely concentrated and textured red that will enjoy for the next 5-6 years. This is one of Rasteau's finest wines. " (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)

Alain Jaume - Rasteau Les Valats 2014

2.3/5 (3 reviews)

"Jaume's 2014 Rasteau Les Valats reveals classic notes of dark chocolate fruits, pepper and smoky herbs that match a medium-bodied, fresh and upright style on the palate. It has excellent purity, as well as the lighter, fresher texture of the vintage" (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker).