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Wine Rasteau
The vineyards of Rasteau are believed to have originated in 30 BC and offer wines that are particularly renowned for their sweetness. Not without difficulty, the appellation obtained in 2010, the coveted status of "Cru des Côtes du Rhône". Rasteau" are natural wines, sweet for the red, rosé and white wines, and dry for the red wines. Read more on Rasteau
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Appellation Rasteau
The history of AOC Rasteau is intimately linked to the city of Phocaea
Geographical context
This Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC), is made in a vineyard in south-eastern France, in the vast wine region: Côtes du Rhône, Provence and Corsica. The vines of the Rasteau vineyard, offer sweet so-called "natural" or dry wines, and are set in the centre of the Côtes du Rhône region, with the Gigondas appellation to the south; right in the heart of the vineyards of the famous AOC "Côtes du Rhône Village".Growing environment of these grape varieties in the southern Rhône valley
. The Rasteau vineyard is located at an altitude of 300 metres, on the heights of the sumptuous Baronnies massif. The vast slopes on which the vines are grown allow the vines to benefit from good protection from climatic variations. Its terroir is rich and varied, but the land of these parcels is particularly uneven. These unusual soils, finally offer a production of dry red wines of character, typical of the region.A traditional vineyard of the ancient Phocaean city
The region of south-east France, is widely known for its cultivation of Olive trees, wheat, Marseille soap, but above all, for wine growing. It was probably around 600 BC, that the first great wines of this wine region were made, around the current city of Marseille. The Phocaeans, founders of the city, but also of the ancient Greek city, are also at the origin of the vineyard of the "island of beauty": in Corsica.Evolution of the commune's wine-making activity
. In the Middle Ages, the vineyard of Rasteau was considered to be one of the most important in the whole of Vaucluse. However, it will not have had the opportunity to escape the terrible attack of "phylloxera" in 1870; just like the vast majority of the country's vineyards. Many years later, in 1944, the AOC "Rasteau" was finally recognised for the typicity and quality of its "Vins Doux Naturels", red, white and rosé.Extract from the institutional film "Corps et me":
Rasteau is a carnal Cru with a generous spirit. A deep wine whose terroir with blue clays combines richness and finesse. A true, whole wine, which reconciles the strength of the being and the spirit.The wines of Rasteau benefit from a Mediterranean climate
The climate enjoyed by the commune is typically Mediterranean. The vineyard is south-facing and therefore benefits from a very sunny exposure. This implies a strong tendency to drought in summer, wind and frost in winter. Fortunately, the vine varieties found there are particularly resistant to these climatic conditions.
The soils of the south-eastern region are predominantly limestone. However, in Rasteau, the chalky soil is also a mixture of clay, marl, pebbles and cobbles. The "Rasteau" is composed of multiple grape varieties. These wines are red, rosé or white.
The 3 main grape varieties are, the Black, white and grey Grenache, for blending red, white and rosé "sweet wines". Black Grenache, the king grape of Rasteau's dry red wines. Indeed, to respect its specifications, this AOC must contain at least 50% Grenache. The complementary grape varieties, are Malvoisie, Maccabéo and Muscat. The entire vineyard can produce up to 55 hectolitres of wine per hectare each year; for a cultivation area of 953 hectares.
What to expect when tasting a Rasteau?
The dry red Rasteau reveals a garnet-coloured, intense and deep robe. The sweet white wine, on the other hand, is adorned with a golden or even amber colour. Red wines evoke delicious scents of red fruits, such as cherry, raspberry or blackberry. It reveals subtle aromas of coffee and cocoa beans, dense and generous in the mouth. The white wines, are rather smooth, mellow and fat. They reveal greedy notes of dried fruits and candied fruits, such as: quince, currant, dried apricot, roasted almond or hazelnut.
What dish to accompany a Rasteau?
There are different ways to consume Rasteau wines, depending on the grape varieties with which they are produced. Indeed, the dry red wines are best served with your meat dishes, such as beef, game, dishes in sauce, but also charcuterie.
Red, rosé or white wines, which are milder, are best enjoyed as an aperitif, with starters or with dessert. Obviously, a white wine from Rasteau will be perfect served with fresh fish from the delicious region of South-East France. For lovers of exotic cuisine, the rosé wines of Rasteau will complement your Asian dishes. The red wine is also excellent with blue cheeses or fruity desserts.
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