Domaine Castel Oualou Réserve Fût de Chêne 2019 Lirac - Rhône Valley

Cépages: 50% Syrah - 40% Grenache - 10% Mourvèdre

93 Points Wine Enthusiast:"Licorice and olive aromas greet the nose followed by soft black plums and cherry. This wine is balanced with mouthwatering acidity that keeps the palate light and refreshed. A delicious combination of cherry skin, mushroom and fine salinity should make this a great pairing with simple vegetarian dishes, adding a layer of complexity."

Tasting Notes: Full-bodied, expansive and lush but balanced. Garrigue, black cherry and stone fruit notes have soaked up any new oak, leaving behind a wine that’s long and silky on the finish. It should drink well for at least 4-5 years.

From The Winery: Jean Francois Assemat established in 1961 after studying oenology. He bought an old farm with dormant vines and immediately set out to rehabilitate his land and vines. From day 1, Jean Francois farmed without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides. Today, his estate is certified organic, and all of the vines he farms are 50-70 years old. ‘Fut de Chene’ loosely translates to oak barrel, and Jean Francois ages the Syrah component of this wine new and used French barrels.