Domaine Mikael Boutin Rasteau 2022 Oregon The holdings encompass 1

The holdings encompass 1

It ferments naturally and spends two winters in rickety barrels in Emeric’s no-nonsense cellar without temperature stabilization

The blend comprises eight individual parcels throughout the valley

a year’s worth of aging in cement egg with minimal sulfur—with vines from a notably different terroir: 80-year-old Grenache planted in the Le Gour vineyard’s limestone-rich clay

each shipment will focus on one wine region in particular

Domaine Mikael Boutin Rasteau 2022 Oregon The holdings encompass 1Mikael Boutin produces his Rasteau in a non interventionist fashion from a mere 2 hectares of vines (certified organic). A blend of 60% Grenache with 10% each of Syrah, Mourvdre, Carignan and Cinsault, the wine is fermented and aged in concrete tanks. It shows a balance and purity of fruit that is especially attractive compared to the many over ripe and heavily extracted wines found in the Southern Rhne. The bright, pure nose shows clean, fresh cherry