2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau Cuvee Confiance
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Nearly as great as the Fleur, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvee Confiance is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Raspberry and mint notes appear on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, rich, velvety wine with a never-ending finish. Despite the incredible richness and concentration, the wine remains fresh and fragrant, lithe and agile, turning silky and lingering. It's another tremendous effort from the Romero family.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jeb Dunnuck
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Based on Grenache (there’s some Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) aged in foudre, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvée Confiance offers a more elegant, medium to full-bodied style that’s going to age beautifully. Terrific notes of cedar wood, dried garrigue, and ample red and black fruits all flow to a medium to full-bodied, silky Rasteau that has building tannins and impressive depth of fruit. It has a good 10-15 years ahead of it.
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. Candied cherry aromas, very expressive and opulent. Finely ground tannin and quite dainty on the palate despite the full-on flavour intensity. Finishes perhaps a touch more simply than expected. (RH)