Helt igennem uhyggelig lækker Rasteau lavet på 70% Grenache 30% Syrah og efter øko-principper. Vinen har noter af grillet kød, engelsk lakrids, rosmarin og chokolade. Smagen er kraftig, silkeblød og er velegnet til kraftig mad.
Hvis du vil smage Rhone vin som det smagte i gamle dage. Så er Grand Nicolet sagen. Alle vinene fra huset er kendetegnet ved stor, pompøs kraft der nærmest indkapsler den Provencalske natur.
91-93 point Wine Advocate
there is shine in the deep, dark red colour. There is a little animal-reduction on the nose, with varnish, damp black soil, thick black berry jam. The palate is rich immediately, more “static” than the 2016; it has a flavour of entrails, prunes with ground force, very munchy tannins. It is very long, ends on a round, complete curve. (casks/vat) sturdy, dark robe. The nose is well fruited, attractive, based around black fruits, well mixed together, a suggestion of roses, pine. The palate courses along on tasty black fruit with supple tannins giving a wavy momentum. This is very appealing and well balanced. There are oak touches that do not disrupt at all. It is near the top of the class this year. 15°. 40,000 b. 60% Gren, 25% Syr, 15% Mourv. From 2018. 2024-26 May 2016
Drinkrhone-John Livingstone Learmonth
Wine Enthusiast:91 point
