"The flagship wine is the 2016 Rasteau les Esqueyrons, a blend of 50% Grenache aged in concrete and 50% Syrah aged in oak. The nose is marked by cooking spices and smoked meats, which frame the massive flavors of black fruits (plums and black cherries) and add a 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)
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Eye
Dark
Nose
Expressive with notes of licorice, zan, tobacco, and leather
Mouth
Velvety, full-bodied, concentrated, with a lovely tight finish, juicy and elegant, with a spicy aftertaste.
Serve
At 15-17°C
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with Scottish haggis, honey-roasted duck breast, chicken risotto, Morteau sausage and lentils, chocolate cake with candied ginger...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
The flagship wine is the 2016 Rasteau les Esqueyrons, a blend of 50% Grenache aged in concrete and 50% Syrah aged in oak. The nose is marked by cooking spices and smoked meats, which frame the massive flavors of black fruits (plums and black cherries) and add a 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.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2017 guide) 92-94/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
The flagship Rasteau is the 2016 Rasteau Les Esqueyrons, composed of equal parts Grenache aged in vats and Syrah aged in barrels. This beauty offers superb notes of blackcurrant, toasted oak, licorice, and crushed flowers, as well as a full-bodied, smooth palate with exhilarating concentration.
Customer rating
4.4/5
based on 5 reviews
Note and opinion by Mr. JAMES C. Published on 02/27/2025
Fruit and power, everything a Rasteau should have in abundance
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Note and opinion by Mr. ANTOINE M. Published on 05/23/2024
4,0
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Review and opinion by Mr. PASCAL G. Published on 09/14/2025
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Review and opinion by Mr. DIDIER O. Published on 07/27/2023
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