In the glass
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
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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.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 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
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.