Cave de Rasteau Côtes du Rhône

Ortas Les Viguiers Red

 

Location : On the hillsides of the village of Rasteau, where the vines grow in soils of large quartzite pebbles washed down by the Rhone river.

Size of the vineyard / Total Production (in cases) : 16 hectares / 50,000 cases.

Terroir : Clay/Chalk terrain on the hillsides of Rasteau.

Age of the vines : 20-30 years

Grape varieties : 70% Grenache 20% Carignan 10% Cinsault

Vinification : Grapes are completely destemmed and macerated for 6 to 8 days. Vinification at controlled temperatures, starting at 24°C and going up to 28°C.

Winemaker : Alexis Cornu

Owner : Group of producers

Type of ageing : Vat

Tasting note : A well-structured wine with a fine balance of tannins and fruit.

Accompaniment advice : Serve with red meat, charcuterie or poultry.

Ageing potential : A wine ready to drink. Will keep for a further three years.

Awards/Comments : The Côtes du Rhône “Les Viguiers” red is a wine which goes perfectly with most foods. Do not hesitate to trust it.

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