One of the few Vignon wines to see new wood (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with aromas of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium to full-bodied palate, and tannins that are a little more assertive than those of other Vignon wines." (Wine Advocate 2020)
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Eye
Deep red color with purple highlights
Nose
Powerful with wild berries, black cherries, and garrigue
Mouth
Notes of pepper and licorice in a fleshy, mineral structure. Long, slightly salty finish.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with chicken masala, leg of lamb with wild garlic or rosemary, eggplant curry, pasta with scallops and summer truffles, duck confit parmentier...
Decanter
Wine rated 91/100
Rated domain Recommended
About wine:
Good freshness and intensity of fruit, the tannins are not too dry or thick—although they are robust. Harmonious, with a certain underlying complexity, it should gain depth with time. Long finish. The oak works well (25% new wood), it does not overwhelm the fruit.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2020 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
One of the few Vignon wines to see new wood (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with aromas of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium to full-bodied palate, and slightly more assertive tannins than Vignon's other wines. That said, it is by no means unapproachable, and although it can be kept for about another year, it should be consumed within the next 5 to 7 years.
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended