Domaine M. Boutin 2022 – Rasteau

(organic) The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is fruity, juicy and gourmand. It expresses notes of dried morello cherry, wild strawberry, black plum, fresh morello cherry, chocolate prunes and crème de cassis in the background, combined with notes of liquorice, dried wild mint, toasted almond, fresh rosemary, rosemary in syrup, fresh thyme, as well as white pepper, nutmeg, roasted coriander seeds and dried violet. The palate is gourmand, juicy, with a fruity attack and gripping, but velvety, powdery and cocoa tannins. We also find the flavors of ripe morello cherry, dried red cherry, crushed wild strawberry, black plum, blackberry, chocolate prunes, as well as dried rosemary, dried thyme, roasted aromatic herbs, and a tasty spicy side (licorice, white pepper, nutmeg). The texture on the palate is silky and filling, with a slight sweetness and a hint of chocolate. The finish is juicy, gourmand, with a good level of acidity and a touch of dried herbs.