
89POINTS
16¼/20







M. Chapoutier Rasteau Côtes du Rhône Villages 2008
Côtes du Rhône, Rhone Valley, FranceBig white pepper smoky, liquorice, thyme, black cherry, saddle leather and prune aromas. Round, dry, elegant, slightly tannic palate but good concentration. Black raspberry, meaty, carrot, smoky, garrigue, leather, tobacco and resin flavours. A bit pruny on the finish but has good structure for the next 2 years.Tasted: 24 August 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $22.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - Pacific Wines & Spirits |
AB | $23.50 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
Blend: Grenache - SyrahCSPC: 443671UPC: 03391181120838