While based in Chateaneuf du Pape, this biodynamically run estate's 2018 Rasteau is a solid alternative for much less money. A blend of 80% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 3% Mourvèdre, it offers scents of sun-warmed stones, hints of garrigue and bold flavors of black cherries and blackberries. It's medium to full-bodied and supple, with a round, silky feel on the palate. Hints of dark chocolate and a cocoa powder-like texture mark the lengthy finish.

Silky and refined, with perfumed sandalwood, black tea and warmed cherry preserve notes gliding through. Finishes with a subtle tug of earth at the very end. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2023. 3,880 cases made, 776 cases imported.??–JM??Region: France / Southern Rh?ne / Rasteau Select to Add