PRESS PACK Vins Doux Naturels de Rasteau Press contact Agence OPHA / We Agency 17 rue de javel, 75015 Paris 01 44 37 22 44 Muriel Nicolas, Julie Haget, Lucile Orblin, Marion Dubuc
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[email protected] Photographie de couverture © Lionel Moulet de couverture Photographie reflecting the winemakers’ passion for their Rasteau, product and the legacy they have passed proudly from generation to generation, keeping the old traditions very much alive. Rasteau Vin Doux A CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE CRU IN BODY Naturel was granted Cru status back in 1944 – the whole village is looking forward to its 70th AND SOUL anniversary celebrations in 2014! Jacques PALOC, Associate Regional Representative and expert on Vin Doux Naturel at INAO in Perpignan, explains that even if techniques vary slightly, the results are similar. Rasteau VDNs offer that unique feeling of encountering something Rasteau wines reflect the character of its vignerons: special – and they encourage many new and sincere and full of passion, they give selflessly so that innovative food/wine pairings well beyond the we may capture the true essence of things. These tried and trusted (albeit perfect!) chocolate and Join Rasteau are generous, sensual wines; wines with great depth, aperitif. whose blue clay terroir gives them richness and finesse; in 2014 to authentic wines, full of integrity, combining personality with strength of character.