Domaine Grand Nicolet - Rasteau Old Vines 2019

Domaine Grand Nicolet - Rasteau Vieilles Vignes 2019

Rasteau|Red wine

4.4/5 (5 customers)

91-93/100

Jeb Dunnuck

ripe fruit

cassoulet

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"A Gem an affordable price"

"The 2019 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes is made up of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre. It was destemmed by 80% and aged primarily in concrete tanks. This gem is well worth seeking out and displays the classic, fleshy black fruit of Rasteau, along with notes of roasted herbs, leather, and pepper. With time, it reveals more freshness and floral notes. It is full-bodied, with ripe tannins and exceptional length.” (Jeb Dunnuck 2022)

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Estate

Domaine Grand Nicolet

Vintage

Vieilles Vignes

Vintage

2019

Designation

Rasteau

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Yellow clays with veins of blue marl, southeast-facing hills

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

80% destemming, pumping over, racking, punching down, temperature control, and fermentation lasting 25 to 30 days depending on the wine

Livestock farming

After the must and juice are separated, the wine is aged in concrete tanks; some of the Syrah is aged in barrels that have previously held two or three vintages for 12 months

Alcohol content

15%

Eye

Intense

Nose

Expressive, with notes of licorice, ginger, tobacco, and leather

Palate

Well-balanced, with good length and a beautiful grain

Serve

At 15-17°C

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with a venison terrine, mustard-glazed ham, a cassoulet with fava beans, or a Provençal-style roast pork...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91-93/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The 2019 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes is made from 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre. It was destemmed by 80% and aged primarily in concrete tanks. This gem is well worth seeking out and displays the classic, fleshy black fruit of Rasteau, along with notes of roasted herbs, leather, and pepper. With time, it reveals more freshness and floral notes. It is full-bodied, with ripe tannins and exceptional length.

Customer rating

4.4/5

based on 5 reviews