Les Banquettes Escarpées Rasteau

Les Banquettes Escarpées Rasteau

$26.00

VINTAGE: 2016
WINE TYPE: Red
VARIETAL: 65% Grenache, 28% Syrah, 7% Mourvèdre
COUNTRY: France
REGION: Rhône Valley
APPELLATION: Rasteau AOC
SIZE: 750ml

Sourced from vineyards on the same ridge as Cairanne, these south facing slopes gained their own AC in 2010.  The Syrah is from younger vines and adds a freshness and elegance to the dark, spicy Grenache.  

This wine is powerful with tons of oaky black fruit on the nose.  The palate is expressive with firm tannins and a savory, almost toasty finish.