2022 Rasteau, Domaine Bressy-Masson

• Style: Full-bodied Southern Rhône red
• Taste: Blackberry, violet florals, liquorice, saline minerality
• Food: Stews, braises, roasts, beef, game
• Occasion: Weeknight supper or considered dining
• Serve: 15% ABV, natural cork, cellar-worthy

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Deep purple intensity opens to ripe blackberry and generous fruit with a floral violet lift. Eighty percent Grenache anchors the blend, partnered with Syrah for dark spice and grip. Smooth tannins carry a saline thread through to the finish, with liquorice depth and limestone-marl minerality speaking quietly but clearly. Full-bodied without heaviness, this is a wine that balances approachability with genuine structure.

The Winery — Domaine Bressy-Masson

A fourth-generation family domaine now partnered with the Bréchet family, who are renowned for identifying the finest sites across the Southern Rhône. Paul Emile Masson represents a lineage stretching back to 1947, while Laurent Bréchet's expertise has unlocked what many regional experts regard as Rasteau's best vineyard. The 2022 vintage benefited from a challenging spring followed by concentrated hot, dry summer weather. Winemakers fermented each variety separately in concrete at controlled temperature—Syrah aging in old oak, Grenache in concrete and steel—before blending to maximise the character of both site and grape. Natural cork closure underscores a wine built for the cellar.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards the decision to buy it. Roasted duck, beef stew, braised short ribs, and Mediterranean herb-crusted lamb are natural companions; equally at home at a relaxed supper or alongside slow-roasted meat when you want something more considered. The pebble-strewn terraces of 'Le Crapon' and 'Le Plan de Dieu' feed the blend its complexity—perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday lunch gatherings. At 15% ABV with vegan and vegetarian credentials, it sits alongside our Full Bodied Red Wine selection with genuine distinction, and represents what you'll find across Grenache & Garnacha selections from serious producers in France.