Rhône Valley Rasteau Wines Tasted For Value
forbes.com – Tom Mullen – May 2024
Rasteau red « La Ponce » 2021
« 80/20 blend of Grenache/Syrah. (The estate does not use Mourvèdre because it does not fare well at that altitude.) Slightly syrupy aromas of rich and young red fruit. Flavors of red plums and licorice mid palate; sparky tannings. »
93/100
Rasteau red « Héritage » 2021
« Made from single plot 100% Grenache from 1924 vines grown in this highest and northernmost winery in the Rasteau appellation. Aged only in concrete. Aromas of young red fruit such as red currants. Soft tannins and fresh acidity in this beautifully well integrated wine with a mid-palate of red and dark plums. »
95/100
Rasteau red « Héritage » 2012
« Aromas of leather, orange rind, figs, dark plumbs. A rich beauty with flavors that include Dutch licorice. Family co-owner Madeline Ferran says that “When we bottle wine we want it ready to drink. Not too expensive or tannic. Our philosophy – wine is to be shared. »
95/100
Link to the article :
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tmullen/2024/05/05/rhone-valley-rasteau-wines-tasted-for-value/