In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, cocoa, iron, dried herbs

Palate: dark plum, tobacco, roasted spice, firm tannins, mineral finish

A structured, dark Rasteau from the Romero family estate; Grenache dominant with iron, cocoa, and Provencal herb notes and a firm mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled lamb shoulder
    Structured Rasteau handles slow-roasted lamb with ease.
  • Aged Comtom with honey
    Dark fruit and cocoa notes pair well with aged cheese and honey.

History

Domaine La Soumade is one of the reference estates of the Rasteau AOC, located in the village of Rasteau in the northern Vaucluse. Andre Romero and his family have built the estate's reputation on structured, age-worthy Grenache.

  1. 1995 — Cuvee Confiance established as the top red at La Soumade

Facts

Producer
Domaine La Soumade
Grapes
Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%)
Classification
Rasteau AOC
Oak
Old foudres and used barriques
ABV
15.0%
Price
EUR 20-35 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Tags

dry firm tannin full body grenache medium acid medium term mood bold mood rustic mourvedre occasion cellar occasion dinner party old vines old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah value pick
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