Domaine des Coteaux des Travers Rasteau Cuvée Prestige 2005
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A full-bodied Rhône red from one of the best producers in Rasteau. A better value than Gigondas or Chateauneuf, Robert Parker called it "a real sleeper of the vintage and a superb value."
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Release Notes:
Rasteau, the best village in the Côtes du Rhône, will probably one day become its own AOC like Gigondas and Vacqueyras. This is Coteaux des Travers’ top wine - a blend of Syrah (40%), Grenache (40%) and Mourvèdre (20%) made from old vines (some as old as 60 years). The wine spent 8 months in oak and has become a beautiful blend of suppleness, power and fruit.
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby red color. Aromas of berries, plums, anise, chocolate and cocoa explode on the nose. Full-bodied supple, and round with excellent fruit extracts (plums) and smooth tannins. A densely-layered, chewy and complex wine with a long finish. Best with big dishes like game, stews, casseroles, roasts, and strong cheeses. Great now but can be cellared 5 to 6 more years.
Robert Charavin barrel sampling
Winery:
Robert Charavin is a well-known winegrower in Rasteau, the best village in the Côtes du Rhône. As much as two-thirds of the wine in the village is made by Robert and... Read more
Region:
Côtes du Rhône produces some of the most popular (and most affordable) French wines. These wines are based on the dark and peppery Grenache grape with smaller amounts of the smoky,... Read more
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