Domaine Grand Nicolet, Vieilles Vignes, AOC Rasteau, Rouge
Domaine Grand Nicolet, Vieilles Vignes, AOC Rasteau, Rouge
A family property, Domaine Grand Nicolet saw its first vines planted in 1875. Today, the property covers about 31 hectares of vines, including some old vines in Sablet (planted on sandy and limestone soils) and and Rasteau (with clay and blue marl soils) enabeling for more full-bodied and powerful wines. The average age of the vine is 45 years, with some Grenache of more than 90 years old.
Presentation
Just up the road from Gigondas, you’ll find the sun-drenched South-facing hills of Rasteau and the generations-old family farm of Grand Nicolet. Here old-vine Grenache takes on a darker, sultrier demeanor, with notes of pepper and licorice. Yet like in other particularly sun-rich areas in the Rhône Valley (think Cornas), it is only the savviest growers who can capture Rasteau’s heady concentration and suave complexity at once. All this and more is why the BLS team considers Grand Nicolet to be one of the hidden gems of our portfolio!
Winemaking
Hand-harvested. 80% de-stemming. Remontage, délestage and pigeage. Temperature control. Vatting period of 25 to 30 days depending on the wine.
Varietals
Grenache noir: 70
Syrah: 20
Mourvèdre: 10
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14.5% vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
