2006 L'Andeol Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone, Perrin & Fils

From five hectares in the heart of Rasteau, L’Andeol is a scenic and, as one’s eEstate Agent may say, beautifully appointed vineyard. South-facing, and protected from the wilder excesses of the Mistral, the vines yield fruit of very high quality, their make-up being 60% Grenache and equal measures of Syrah and Mourvèdre. Kirsch, forest floor and black cherry aromatics and then a spicy palate with indulgent charcuterie notes and even hints of dark chocolate, presuming that such a combination does not sound too off-putting!
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)