"Authenticity, character, and the purest expression of terroir are the guiding principles at Serge Doré Selections."
ORIGIN
Rhône Valley, France
APPELLATION
AOC Rasteau
VINEYARD
30-50-year old vines are planted in clay-limestone soil
Yields: 35 hl/ha
BLEND
70% Grenache
20% Syrah
10% Mourvèdre
FARMING
Grapes are hand harvested at the latest date possible
WINEMAKING
Maceration: 18-25 days
Fermentation: Kept in temperature controlled stainless-steel tanks between 77-86°F
AGING
Aged +/- 18 months on fine lees ½ in 4,000L oak barrels & ½ in concrete tanks
Domaine la Soumade is the story of one man, André Roméro, a passionate wine lover who founded the Domaine in 1979. Today he and his son, Frédéric, work to continue the tradition of creating beautifully balanced wines filled with a signature finesse. A new winery was built in 2002 and Stéphane Derenoncourt was brought on as the consultant winemaker. (Stéphane was declared by Wine Spectator in November 2010 to be the “the world’s hottest winemaker.”)