About this product
La Soumade's flagship Rasteau: old vine Grenache concentrated on clay-limestone soils. Dark plum, garrigue, liquorice, and mineral depth — a richly textured Grenache that shows the new Rasteau AOC's quality potential and value versus Gigondas or Châteauneuf.
Pairing intelligence
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Slow-braised pork cheeks with Provençal flavours meet Rasteau's dark Grenache fruit and garrigue; olive and orange add brightness
classic
main
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North African-influenced chicken with preserved lemon cuts Rasteau's richness; harissa heat meets the wine's fruit weight
established
main
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French charcuterie classics are the natural vehicle for Southern Rhône Grenache; mustard's sharpness refreshes the wine's richness
established
starter
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Eastern Mediterranean lamb preparation meets Rasteau's Mediterranean Grenache; sumac's acidity mirrors the wine's herb character
established
casual