Retour Domaine des Escaravailles - Rasteau - La Ponce - Red - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Rhône Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Rasteau
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 80% Grenache Noir & 20% Syrah
ALCOHOL: 15 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense carmine reds.
Nose A magnificent blend of Grenache and Syrah with stone fruit aromas underlined by a touch of minerality.
Palate A firm, structured wine with delicate tannins, offering a well-balanced profile with concentrated depth and power.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 11°C.
Food Grilled aubergines with dried herbs, confit pig from Mont Ventoux, Larzac tomme, pears poached in wine and spices.
Cellar ageing From now until 2029
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Tucked away on the cooler slopes of Rasteau, Domaine des Escaravailles, awarded 1 star in the Guide RVF, has been run by the Ferran family for 70 years. Known for producing impeccably balanced dry wines with superb texture and a natural finesse, they also craft some of the region's finest sweet wines.
Wine What a beauty this Grenache is! The 2021 Red Rasteau La Ponce strikes a perfect balance, with vibrant stone fruit flavors, a touch of minerality, and a hint of menthol. The palate is refined yet firm, with delicate tannins and impressive depth. This well-balanced wine is built to age gracefully and is best enjoyed slightly chilled, at around 13-14°C. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.
Vinification Hand harvested. Total de-stemming and fermentation in concrete vats. Vatting period of 28 to 35 days. Aged for 15 months in old barrels for the Syrah and in concrete vats for the Grenache.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee!