{"product_id":"alain-jaume-rasteau-les-valats-2016","title":"Alain Jaume Rasteau Les Valats 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tAlain Jaume Rasteau Les Valats is made from 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah, planted on clay and stones based soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t40 Hectoliters \/ Hectare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tDeep red garnet color. Aromas of fresh red berries. On the palate, the richness of the fruit and tannins harmonizes with the roundness of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tThe finish is long, with spicy touches and minerals notes. Complete and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\r\n\tGrapes planted on clay and stones based soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Notes of wet sandstone, crushed earth and olive lend elegant restraint to crisp black cherry and blackberry here. A blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah, this concentrated wine is marked by savory tones of dried mint and sage. Fine but firm tannins and a mineral freshness accent the finish. It's ready now but should improve through 2030. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (March 2019), 91 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\"Earth, black olive and plummy fruit combine on the nose of the 2016 Rasteau Les Valats. It's a bit rugged, but in a good way, with savory tannins framing the dark flavors and lingering on the finish. Dark and dusty, it calls out for grilled meat. - Joe Czerwinski\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #238, August 31st 2018), 90 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; line-height: 22.8571px; padding: 0px !important;\"\u003e\"The 2016 Rasteau Les Valats is another outstanding wine from this team, offering classic Rasteau earthy black fruits, gravelly minerality, and a touch of spice to go with a full-bodied, concentrated, powerful style on the palate. Based on 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, it’s a powerful yet balanced 2016 that will keep for 7-8 years.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeb Dunnuck (March 2019), 90 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alain Jaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948968177711,"sku":"F0EE137262GRM","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/alain_jaume_rasteau_label_0dc63a3c-fc42-44d9-9deb-4065d872051a.jpg?v=1771486290","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/alain-jaume-rasteau-les-valats-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}