Rasteau
Overview
The village of Rasteau is located in the southern Rhone valley, around 24 km northeast of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Vineyards are south facing, at around 200 meters altitude and the soils are mainly made up of clay limestone but also with marl and sandstone in some places.
Rasteau was awarded AOC status for its red wines in 2010, prior to which, these were sold under the Cotes-du-Rhone Villages appellation. Rasteau is also known for production of Vi. . . Read More >