"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)
Features
Estate
Domaine Grand Nicolet
Cuvée
Vieilles Vignes
Vintage
2019
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Yellow clay with veins of blue marl, southeast-facing hills
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
80% de-stemming, pumping over, delestage, punching of the cap, temperature control, 25 to 30-day vatting period depending on the wine.
Breeding
Separate maturing of drops and presses in concrete vats, some of the Syrahs are aged in two- to three-wine barrels for 12 months.
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense
Nose
Expressive, with notes of liquorice, zan, tobacco and leather
Mouth
Well-balanced, long-lasting and well-grained
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with venison terrine, mustard-flavored ham, broad bean cassoulet, roast pork à la provençale...
Domaine Grand Nicolet
Rasteau
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2018) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2022) 91-93/100
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
About the wine:
Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2019 is composed of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. It is 80% destemmed 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 is full-bodied, with ripe tannins and exceptional length.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.4/5
out of 5 reviews
Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 18/10/2024
Well-crafted, with good length and depth.
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 23/05/2024
4,0
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on 18/10/2024
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE A. Published on 09/04/2024
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Note and review by M. PATRICE D. Published on 08/07/2023
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