Rasteau

Rasteau is a French wine region that has a status of Côtes du Rhône Villages Cru. It is used for powerful dry red wines made from Grenache, usually with the addition of Mourvèdre and Syrah. Rasteau is also known for naturally sweet wines (vins doux naturel), made by adding pure grape spirit to fermented grape juice.

The region is located around the eponymous village in the Vaucluse department. Red Rasteau wines have a deep ruby color and intense aromas reminiscent of raspberries, currants, and blackberries. They will sometimes have hints of cocoa, spice, and coffee.

On the palate, the wines are rich and dense with firm and rounded tannins. The wines have excellent aging potential, and they would pair with robust and powerful red meat or game dishes.