A nice contrast to Fond Croze's Cairanne, the 2017 Rasteau is plusher and richer, with an expansive, full-bodied mouthfeel but similar flavors of raspberries and cracked pepper. It's 80% Grenache and 10% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, with a finish that's plush, warm and chocolaty, truly evocative of the appellation. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes.