Notes of: Strawberry

Notes of: White Pepper

Notes of: Bacon

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Black Pepper

Réserve Saint Dominique - Eric Bonnet

Réserve Saint Dominique Rasteau

France, Rhone

Red wine

4.6

Expert Rating

3.9

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Réserve Saint Dominique Rasteau is produced by Eric Bonnet, a winemaker based in Courthézon. The wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre coming from a vineyard at the foot of Mont Ventoux at 1500 ft elevation. The grapes are grown on clay-limestone soils. Wines undergo fermentation in stainless steel vats after a short maceration period. The wine spends time in inert vessels and a further period in bottle before being released, yielding wines that highlight the typicity of the appellation.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Réserve Saint Dominique Rasteau offers pure aromas of ripe red and dark fruit notes, hinting at strawberries, blackberries and plums, accompanied by hints of pepper and dried herbs.The palate is rich and full-bodied, with chalky tannins that provide a round mouthfeel and gentle grip to the wine. Flavors of red and black fruits, such as strawberries, blackberries and black plums, dominate the palate, complemented by notes of licorice, pepper, and a touch of grilled meats.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Shiraz/Syrah

Grenache

ORIGINS

Winery: Réserve Saint Dominique - Eric Bonnet

Region: Rhone

The Rhone wine region is located in southeastern France. It runs along the Rhone River roughly from Lyon in the north to Avignon in the south. It is divided into two main sub-regions: the Northern Rhone, running from Lyon to Montelimar, and the Southern Rhone, from Montelimar to Avignon. Although wines of all color are made, both regions are most famous for thier red wine. The Northern Rhone is known for its full-bodied red wines made from Syrah grapes with the possible inclusion of some white grapes, while the Southern Rhone is known for its blends of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. The region has a long history of wine production, dating back to the ancient Romans with the sites of some former Roman vineyards being replanted surrounding the town of Vienne.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

0 Review