A blend made from 3 grape varieties, spread over a selection of 20 parcels in the appellation.

91/100 - PARKER
"One of the few Vignon wines to see new oak (25%), the 2019 Rasteau is a blend dominated by Grenache, but with smaller amounts of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Laced with scents of garrigue and green peppercorns, it offers mixed berries on the medium to full-bodied palate, and a bit more assertive tannin than seen in Vignon's other wines. That said, it's by no means unapproachable, and while it may be kept another year or so, it should be consumed over the next 5–7 years."

91/100 - DECANTER

Selection of 20 parcels spread over the Rasteau appellation on 3 different terroirs: 

• 30% at an altitude of 300 metres on marl and conglomerate
• 30% on stony clay-limestone hillside, sand and pebbles
• 40% on old terraces with gravels

Vinification

Determination of harvest dates by daily measurement of polyphenols in the berries.

Limited manipulation of the grapes and fermentation at very low temperature to favor soft diffusion of flavor compounds with daily tasting during maceration.

Cofermentation of the different grapes for more complexity.

Ageing

25% in new French oak (medium toast), 25% demi muids, 50% concrete tanks

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