Vin Doux Naturel Grenat
Rasteau
Vintage 2022 – currently ageing
This vintage gave us a deep, fruity and perfectly balanced sweet red. Tannins are well integrated and the acidity will help this wine to age in time.
Vineyard
Blend of different little plots with clay-limestone soils, surrounding the winery in Rasteau. Vineyard called “Combe de l’Eoune”, elevated at 320m.
Winemaking
The grapes are hand-picked, before sunrise to make the most of cool night-time temperatures, then sorted at the winery. They are fully destemmed then ferment in stainless steel tanks. Daily grape-treading and pumping-over, until the expected sugar content is reached (density ~ 1040). Mutage with neutral wine alcohol, then ageing in oak barrels during six months.
Tasting notes
Deep red wine colour. Intense nose, with juicy black cherries and cocoa notes. A true flavour explosion on the palate: it is smooth, rich and concentrated, with candied plums and white pepper aromas.
Food pairing
Pan-fried foie gras deglazed with Vin Doux Naturel Grenat – Roasted pigeon fillet with crème de cassis and liquorice juice – Bleu d’Auvergne cheese – Red berries and honey infusion – Chocolate fondant with cherry filling.
- Drink 2023 – 2029 | Serve at 7 – 9°C
- Blend 100% Grenache noir