2007 Rasteau-Côtes du Rhône Villages, Prestige, Domaine la Soumade

Best Value - Southern Rhône
The nose displays crushed blackcurrants and a slight floral element on the nose but the palate has a much darker, richer character. This is silky and voluptuous and incredibly ‘moreish’. Delicious.
(Mark Ross, BBR Fine Wine Commercial Manager)

In the early days I wondered if André may be trying almost too hard with his top wines. His 2007s tend to make light of such an opinion. Indeed whilst certainly not light, this wine is amazingly supple, the old-vine fruit lending notes of kirsch, chocolate and figs, and an almost balletic elegance despite its power.
(Simon Field MW, Berrys’ Rhône Buyer)

There are three cuvees of Rasteau, all of them outstanding. The dark ruby/purple-hued 2007 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau Cuvee Prestige possesses a velvety personality crammed with kirsch liqueur, blackberry, charcoal, and chocolate characteristics. Spicy, full-bodied, pure, and remarkably supple and approachable for a young Rasteau, it should be drunk over the next 10-12 years.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Feb 09)