élevage for the 2017 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes consisted of a year in barrel, followed by six months in foudres, so the wine was still in wood during my June visit. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, it offers plentiful notes of cinnamon and clove, hints of vanilla and spice cake, plus raspberries and plums. It's full-bodied, velvety and lush, probably best consumed over the next 5-6 years.

Alluring mesquite, steeped cherry and warmed plum notes flow together, with a hint of mulling spice filling in on the finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2021. 750 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add