In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: dark cherry, iron, garrigue, dried herbs, dark chocolate

Palate: plum jam, tobacco, mineral iron, firm tannins, savoury finish

Structured Rasteau from La Presidente; iron, chocolate, and herb notes on a firm Grenache backbone. Excellent value for the appellation.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb cutlets with herb butter
    Classic Southern Rhone Grenache with herb-finished lamb.
  • Beef and mushroom casserole
    Mineral iron notes complement mushroom and beef combinations.

History

Domaine de la Presidente also farms parcels in Rasteau, producing a structured, iron-accented red from the appellation's clay-limestone soils.

  1. 1985 — La Presidente Rasteau first produced from the estate's Rasteau parcels

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Presidente
Grapes
Grenache (75%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%)
Classification
Rasteau AOC
Oak
Old foudres
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 15-25 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood rustic mood savoury mourvedre occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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