Domaine des Escaravailles, Rasteau. Vinsobres
It was a very good vintage in Vinsobres, the wines expressing all the classic markers of this terroir: bold, punchy tannins and concentrated, dense fruit. Acid and alcohol levels were more balanced here than further south. If you’re unfamiliar with this cru, 2023 is a good year to explore it.
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2023 wines:
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{“wineId”:”89606″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89607″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89608″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89620″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89622″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89623″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89628″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89629″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
{“wineId”:”89630″,”displayCase”:”standard”,”paywall”:true}
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