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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for lamb →
- Aged Comtom with honey Dark fruit and cocoa notes pair well with aged cheese and honey.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance
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 shoulder, Aged Comtom with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 1995Cuvee Confiance established as the top red at La Soumade
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine La Soumade · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance
What does Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance taste like?
On the nose, black cherry, garrigue, cocoa, iron, dried herbs. On the palate, dark plum, tobacco, roasted spice, firm tannins, mineral finish. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A structured, dark Rasteau from the Romero family estate; Grenache dominant with iron, cocoa, and Provencal herb notes and a firm mineral finish.
When should I drink Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance?
Grilled lamb shoulder is the canonical pairing; Aged Comtom with honey is the other strong match. Structured Rasteau handles slow-roasted lamb with ease.
What grapes are in Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance?
The blend is Grenache (80%), Mourvedre (10%), Syrah (10%). The wine is classified as Rasteau AOC.
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