Rasteau reds promoted to AOC status

Posted by Simon on June 28, 2010

Just had this press release through giving details of the elevation of the red wines of Rasteau to full AOC level. Previously the mainly Grenache-based reds had to settle for being one of the named villages in the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. Top Rasteau producers include André Romero/Domaine la Soumade, Domaine Bressy-Messon, Domaine Gourt de Mautens and Domaine des Coteaux des Travers.