21715 customer reviews
“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 robust flavors of dark fruits (plums and black cherries) and add a welcome complexity. Full-bodied, rich, and creamy, this extremely ripe, fleshy, and intense wine will be a delight to enjoy over the next few years.” (Wine Advocate 2018)
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Eye
Dark
Nose
Expressive, with notes of licorice, zan, tobacco, and leather
Palate
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 it with Scottish haggis, honey-roasted duck breasts, chicken risotto, Morteau sausage with lentils, or a chocolate cake with candied ginger...
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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the 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 robust flavors of dark 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 winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
The flagship Rasteau is the 2016 Rasteau Les Esqueyrons, made from equal parts Grenache aged in tanks and Syrah aged in barrels. This gem offers superb notes of blackcurrant, toasted oak, licorice, and crushed flowers, along with a full-bodied, velvety palate and exhilarating concentration.
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