Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

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.

How to serve Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb cutlets with herb butter, Beef and mushroom casserole. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

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 · visiting guide
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

Frequently asked about Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau

What does Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, iron, garrigue, dried herbs, dark chocolate. On the palate, plum jam, tobacco, mineral iron, firm tannins, savoury finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Structured Rasteau from La Presidente; iron, chocolate, and herb notes on a firm Grenache backbone. Excellent value for the appellation.

When should I drink Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau?

Grilled lamb cutlets with herb butter is the canonical pairing; Beef and mushroom casserole is the other strong match. Classic Southern Rhone Grenache with herb-finished lamb.

What grapes are in Domaine de la Presidente Rasteau?

The blend is Grenache (75%), Syrah (15%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Rasteau AOC.

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