Domaine du Trapadis Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Grenat 2015
Super delicious red fruits, with tangy pomegranate. Lovely smooth mouth feel. Drink chilled and ideally with a really stinky blue cheese
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Domaine du Trapadis Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Grenat 2015
A delightful fortified wine that offers a rich and complex tasting experience
Aromas: The initial encounter with this wine is an olfactory feast. As you bring the glass to your nose, you’re welcomed by a bouquet bursting with the vibrant essence of ripe strawberries and pomegranates. The fruit-forward aromas are enveloped in a seductive layer of dark chocolate and coffee, adding complexity and richness. There’s a gentle whisper of oak, providing a warm, spicy undertone that hints at the meticulous aging process. As the wine breathes, delicate notes of vanilla and cinnamon emerge, weaving through the primary scents and enhancing the aromatic profile.
Palate: Taking your first sip, the wine cascades over your palate with an impressive balance of flavors. The dominant presence of red and dark fruits—such as blackberries and plums—creates a luscious, jammy core. The natural sweetness of the wine is expertly counterbalanced by a zesty acidity, which keeps it from feeling cloying.
This interplay results in a velvety, almost creamy mouthfeel that is both indulgent and refreshing. As you savor the wine, you’ll notice a symphony of secondary flavors: the licorice and pepper add a spicy, almost exotic flair, while the dried fruit nuances, reminiscent of figs and dates, layer on additional complexity. A hint of toasted nuts and honey weaves through the mix, making each sip a multifaceted experience.
Finish: The finish of this wine is a remarkable journey in itself. It is lengthy and evolving, allowing you to relish the lingering flavors long after your last sip. Initially, there is a pleasant bitterness that interplays with the sweetness, akin to the bittersweet quality of dark chocolate. As this mellows, the taste of dark fruits and spices reemerges, leaving a lasting impression of sophistication and depth.
The finish also reveals subtle earthy tones, like forest floor and tobacco, adding yet another layer to the wine’s profile. This enduring finale ensures that the wine’s complexity is appreciated to its fullest, making it a memorable conclusion to a delightful tasting experience.
Production Process: The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Domaine du Trapadis vineyard in Rasteau, which spans 35 hectares. The vineyard is certified organic and biodynamic, ensuring that the grapes are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. The vines, averaging 40 years old, are meticulously cared for to produce high-quality fruit. The harvest is done manually, with 80% of the grapes being hand-picked to ensure the best selection.
Once harvested, the grapes undergo manual destemming and crushing. The fermentation process takes place in concrete tanks, where the temperature is carefully controlled to not exceed 25°C. This gentle fermentation allows for the infusion of flavors rather than extraction, resulting in a more delicate and nuanced wine1. Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, and sulfur dioxide is added minimally to preserve the wine’s natural characteristics.
Aging Process: After fermentation, the wine is aged in concrete tanks on its lees (dead yeast cells) for a period of 10 to 18 days. This process adds complexity and texture to the wine. Additionally, 10% of the wine is aged in old oak barrels, which impart subtle oak flavors and enhance the wine’s structure. The aging process lasts for several months, allowing the wine to develop its full range of flavors and aromas.
The final product is a well-balanced, rich, and complex wine that showcases the best of the Grenache grape and the unique terroir of Rasteau
The history of the domaine dates to 1850 and the word trapadis is derived from ‘trapalas’ meaning ‘hole’ in Provençal, a reference to an important underground cave and natural spring in the village of Rasteau.
Following the path of his two great-grandfathers, Helen Durand bottled his first wine at the young age of 16 and has had complete control of the domaine since 1996. Over the past few years Helen’s winemaking style has undergone a significant change with lower intervention and gentler extraction, seeking greater freshness and terroir definition in his wines.
Grenache / Garnacha
Deliciously, round, fruity and heartwarming, grenache can be truly majestic when done well. Its likeability comes largely from its full body and sensation of sweetness which comes from its high levels of alcohol and glycerol. Expect plump, red fruits, black cherry, baking spice flavours and a hit of white pepper, developing into jammier, stewed fruit flavours in hotter regions.
- Contains Sulphites
- Biodynamic
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The Country
French wine, steeped in history and tradition, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and styles. Bordeaux’s iconic red blends—Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—create wines with structured tannins and notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yield velvety reds and crisp whites. Champagne sparkles with toasty brioche and citrus. The Rhône Valley boasts bold Syrah, while Alsace’s Riesling and Gewürztraminer express floral aromas. From Provence’s pale rosés to Corsica’s sun-kissed Vermentino, each bottle tells a story. Santé!
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The Region
The Rhone Valley – Syrah reigns supreme here. From the Northern Rhône’s Hermitage to the Southern Rhône’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape, expect bold reds with blackberry, pepper, and violet aromas
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The Producer
The history of the domaine dates to 1850 and the word trapadis is derived from ‘trapalas’ meaning ‘hole’ in Provençal, a reference to an important underground cave and natural spring in the village of Rasteau.
Following the path of his two great-grandfathers, Helen Durand bottled his first wine at the young age of 16 and has had complete control of the domaine since 1996. Over the past few years Helen’s winemaking style has undergone a significant change with lower intervention and gentler extraction, seeking greater freshness and terroir definition in his wines.
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