Astralabe rouge AOC 2019

Wine Description for Astralabe rouge AOC 2019 by Chêne Bleu

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, clear cherry red in the glass, which underscores the youthfulness and vitality of this Ventoux wine.

Nose

Expressive and multi-layered, the 2019 Astralabe presents itself with a bouquet of dark raspberries and cassis, interwoven with floral hibiscus notes and a hint of hibiscus tea. Fine spicy accents of smoked meat, mint and liquorice layer over the top. Particularly characteristic: a cool, stony minerality and the typically Provençal green olives with herbs.

Palate

On the palate, the wine reveals itself as surprisingly lean and cool, without losing any of its Mediterranean character. The Grenache dominates with liquorice, Provençal herbs and green olives, complemented by ripe raspberries, sloe berries and plums. The fine-grained tannin is present but elegantly integrated. The balance between inner power and grace is perfectly calibrated by notes of cool stone and dried herbs.

Finish

Warm, spicy length, which is counterbalanced by a fresh, refined acidity – a lively, thirst-quenching finale.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic southern Rhône cuvée of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, aged in cement vat. This vinification preserves freshness and fruit clarity and deliberately forgoes oak ageing, which gives the wine its youthful expressiveness.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with spicy braised dishes such as Boeuf Colombo with bay leaf, piment and paprika or chicken tagine with apricots. The Astralabe also impresses with vegetarian dishes such as pumpkin baked with feta and tomatoes. The Mediterranean aromatics harmonise perfectly with dishes from Provençal and North African cuisine.

Special Features

A highly drinkable Ventoux that combines the appellation’s typical elegance with southern French spice. At 14% alcohol, powerful yet never heavy – a wine that unites terroir and drinking pleasure.