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Decanter was impressed by the 2016 vintage of Vincent Boyer's rich Rhône red, calling it "dynamic" with "bags of energy". Just wait till they try his 2018. From his Visan domaine, this is a classic blend with ripe bramble fruit, pepper and spice.
Tasting notes
Silky and bright with ripe bramble fruit, spice and wild herbs
Aroma
Ripe blackberry, cherry, smoky liquorice and spice, herbs
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
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Domaine de la Bastide is an ancient southern Rhône property formerly run by Benedictine monks and before that as a farm by Knights Templar. Second generation Vincent Boyer has plenty of artefacts to prove that, including ancient coins and a centuries' old wine vat. The Boyer family bought it in 1989 and today second generation Vincent and Stephanie run the estate. It lies in the village of Visan and most of these grapes go into the cru wine, and some into his luscious Côtes du Rhône. It's a rich, supple blend of top trio Grenache, Syrah with a little Carignan and judging from comments by Decanter magazine has an ideal balance of ripe fruit, freshness and silky tannins. Lovely now with grilled meats, a herby vegetable bake or at a barbecue.