Rasteau is one of a growing number of southern Rhône villages that has official appellation status. From the excellent 2010 vintage, the Rasteau from Domaine Wilfried (a producer hitherto unknown to this imbiber) is a very typical premium southern Rhône red.
Ripe, full bodied and with generous alcohol, it delivers a mélange of kirsch/raspberry, savoury herbs and spice. Round and supple, it is a wine that is dangerously easy to drink. While they mightn’t possess the finesse and ethereal quality of red Burgundy, or the serious qualities of classed growth Bordeaux, there is something democratic about the wines of the southern Rhône. With the exception of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, they are affordable, boldly fruited, generous, spicy and dare I say, comforting. This wine isn’t about to change the world or send drinkers into a frenzy, but it does deliver a considerable amount of pleasure for a relatively modest outlay.
2010 RASTEAUProducer: Domaine Wilfried
Variety: Grenache et al
Vintage: 2010
Region: Southern Rhône, France
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: 14.00 Euros
Date tasted: 12 September 2013
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Brooding nose; smoky, black cherry/raspberry, meaty and gamey, thyme and mint. Very inviting. Dry, rich and powerful, melange of red and black fruit, meaty and spicy. Full bodied, full flavoured and bold, but far from over the top. Comforting glass of wine.
Score: 16/20
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