2009 Rahoul
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Tasting notes
Not very expressive (though that may be to do with the tiny sample I was given). Tight, lively. No great depth but all in balance with a spicy finish. (JH)
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Jancis Robinson MW
More reviews and scores
Green pepper, spicy herbs, and red currants make for a relatively austere, medium-bodied wine. (Tasted once.)
Dark purplish crimson with a pale rim. Lifted, refreshing nose – quite a contrast to the Pey La Tour tasted immediately beforehand. Super-cool nose – menthol cigarettes? Lively and fresh and simple and supple. Very pretty but much riper and sweeter than most Graves vintages. Sweet with a note of green and then polished. (JR)
About the producer
With a long history stretching back to the 17th century, Ch. Rahoul is part of the powerful Dourthe group. Spread over 40 hectares, the property produces both red and white wines.