"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)
Features
Estate
Domaine Martin
Vintage
2022
Designation
Rasteau
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
65% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils with numerous pebbles on the surface
Viticulture
Reasoned HVE
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Traditional in concrete vats for 3 weeks with punching down and temperature control
Breeding
12 months in old oak barrels
Alcohol content
15%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright ruby color of medium intensity
Nose
Dark fruit aromas of blackcurrant and ripe cherry
Mouth
Well-structured, gourmand black fruit aromas, sweetness marked by the typicality of Grenache, animal notes, good power.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before decanting
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef stew, lamb tagine, or small game...
Domaine Martin
Rasteau
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (guide 2023) 90/100
About the wine:
The nose is charmingly fruity, with notes of chocolate and spice, and a hint of game. Silky and full-bodied.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Since 2005, brothers David and Éric Martin have been running the family estate, created in 1905 from 5 ha on the Plan de Dieu. Today, they manage 80 ha of vines.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Rated wine (guide 2024) Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (guide 2023) 16/20
About the wine:
It's bursting with dark fruit, plum and cigar box. Juicy on the palate, with good fruit weight and freshness beneath the fruit core. Tannins are present but supple, providing good structure. Ripe, sweet fruit on the finish.
Customer reviews
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