Lavau Rasteau 2012

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There are 3 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Monique Sosa rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

I am trying this wine after it has been open for over a day and my oh my are the aromas juicy. Ripe red and black plums, cassis, a hint of raspberry rhubarb compote mingled with some dark chocolate, sweet tobacco and leather hover on the nose. These flavours also marry on the tongue with slight dark chocolate mint finish. Soft tannins (after being open for a day), luscious acidity and smooth, long finish.

Heather Wall rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This medium-bodied Southern Rhone Grenache blend is a symphony of ripe red and black fruit, violets, perfume on the nose with plum, strawberry, pepper, minerality, leather, earth in the mouth. The tannins are smooth with medium+ acidity. Rhone wines are often the choice of Paris bistros as they are so food friendly. Rasteau in particular is often overlooked and offers great quality/value ratio. Pair with grilled vegetables, goat cheese and cranberry salad, or with appetizers.
Tasted: December 2014

Ghislain Lalonde rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Sd'A90, FBS, 4g/L

Sara d'Amato

An edgy Rasteau - hot and spicy but also nicely balanced and showing a good deal of refinement. Pretty floral aromatics and a touch of spice, reminiscent of Bierzo, are featured on the palate. Certainly an appellation to watch for as its quality has been on an uphill trajectory since the village has been given its own, proper AOC. Tasted November 2014.

Natalie's Review

Lavau Rasteau 2012, Rhône A.C., France: Robust, dry and almost leathery in a good way. Dried black fruit, smoke and dark spice on the nose and palate of this French red wine blend of Grenache and Syrah that express the Rasteau terroir of the Rhone. Drink: 2014-2018. 394650 14.50% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. December 6, 2014 Best Beef Wine Full Review

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