| Single Bottles (75cl) @ £13.95 |
| Cases (6 bottles) @ £83.70 |
| Cases IN BOND(6 bottles) @ £60.00 |
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Tasting Notes: One of the most interesting wines from this little known appellation,
Rasteau is well-known for its red Village wines but few know that it
had its own appellation for sweet fortified wines. Most producers make
lightweight VDNs but Robert Charavin produces a thick, rich, unctuous
red which combines the pleasures of both cough mixture and tawny Port.
Open bottles keep fresh for several weeks .
See blog (11/06) | Drinking Dates: 2007 to 2012 | Cépagement: Grenache Noir | Upbringing: Grapes are destemmed. During fermentation, the must is pushed down 2-3 times each day until there is only 90 grams/litre sugar. Grape spirit (96%) is added to stop the fermentation ("Mutage sur marc"). Maceration follows the fermentation for about 10 days; after this, the wine is aged in 228 litre barrels for one year. | ABV: 16% | Critic Reviews: | Food: Serve chilled as an aperitif or with Chocolate cake or blue cheeses |
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