Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc 2023 vs Domaine des Escaravailles Les Coteaux Rasteau 2020
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Domaine des Escaravailles Les Coteaux Rasteau 2020 currently starts £0.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £21.99 | £21.98 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Bressia | Domaine des Escaravailles |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc | Syrah, Grenache |
| Region | — | Rhone |
| Country | — | France |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Bressia Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc 2023
Bodega Bressia is one of Mendoza's most respected terroir-driven producers, situated in some of the region's most remote and elevated vineyard sites. Their philosophy centres on wines of elegance and balance that reflect the unique character of their high-altitude origins — and Monteagrelo Cabernet Franc is a compelling expression of exactly that. Why You'll Love It This is Cabernet Franc from the high Andes at its most pure and compelling — fresh, concentrated, and beautifully refined. Sourced from vineyards between 940 and 1,100 metres above sea level in the Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, Monteagrelo offers a contemporary, mountain-fresh take on the variety that sets it apart from richer, heavier New World reds. Twelve months in French oak adds complexity without masking the wine's natural finesse and varietal character. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards at 940–1,100 metres above sea level across Mendoza's Valle de Uco and Agrelo regions, trained vertically at 6,500 plants per hectare. The cool nights and intense Andean sunlight at this altitude preserve natural acidity and aromatic purity. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, building complexity and structure while maintaining the variety's characteristic freshness and finesse. Tasting Notes The nose exudes the purity of mountain air — aromas of cassis, crushed rocks, cherry tomato, and subtle graphite lead onto a concentrated yet refined palate. Classic Cabernet Franc varietal character shines through, with a fresh, contemporary finish that lingers with elegance and precision. Perfect Pairings A superb match for grilled ribeye steak, lamb cutlets with rosemary, duck confit, mutton curry, roasted aubergine, or aged hard cheeses. The wine's structure and freshness make it equally at home with rich meat dishes and more aromatic, spiced cuisine. The Blend Cabernet Franc 100%
Domaine des Escaravailles Les Coteaux Rasteau 2020
'The estate gets its name from the Occitan word for beetle, “escaravay”. This was the nickname given by the inhabitants of Rasteau to the Black Penitent monks of Avignon, who owned the farm in the 17th century. The land for the Domaine was bought in 1953 by Jean-Louis Ferran, with a vision to plant it with vines, and it has remained in the Ferran family ever since. This wine comes from a vineyard called “Le Ratanaud” with soils composed of blue clay. These hillsides, located between 330 and 350m of altitude have a south exposition, which brings freshness and perfect maturity to the wine. The grapes are hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard. They are fully destemmed then fermented in concrete tanks, each varietal separately. Vatting time is between 28 to 35 days with daily grape-treading and pumping-over. Ageing is then in concrete tanks for fifteen months. Enjoy with grilled aubergine and feta cheese, aged prime rib, lamb shoulder and garlic cream, Bleu d'Auvergne cheese.'
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