Rasteau, Domaine la Soumade 2019 Region_Robertson Old-school Cotes-du-Rhone bristling with character

Old-school Cotes-du-Rhone bristling with character

resulting in wines with striking freshness and minerality

this is made from Kentish raspberries deemed too imperfect to be sold to supermarkets by a local farmer

A superb value example of the Lalande appellation from the Neac plateau

Rasteau, Domaine la Soumade 2019 Region_Robertson Old-school Cotes-du-Rhone bristling with characterOld school Cotes du Rhone bristling with character. Andre Romero ('Superstar of Rasteau') founded the domaine in 1979 but the 26 hectares of vineyards, entirely hand harvested, are now in the hands of his son Frederic, highly capable but ever in the shadow of Romero per. This is unfiltered and almost Burgundian in style, supple and full of succulent dark fruit. 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah & 10% Mourvedre Rhone Valley, France 14. 5% ABV