Domaine des Escaravailles

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2003 Vin Doux Natural (Rasteau) Grenache (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

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Escaravailles makes two sweet wines, this one from Grenache Noir, as well as a white from Grenache Blanc. While both are impressive, the red is a touch more impressive. Dried black cherries and cinnamon mingle easily in this unctuously textured wine. The tannins give it a richer, more velvety mouthfeel. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2004 Heritage 1924 Rasteau Grenache (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

A technically illegal cuvée of 100% Grenache, this is really lush and ripe at over 15% alcohol, yet it doesn’t show any heat. Instead, it’s a mouthfilling explosion of fruit ranging from black cherries to yellow peaches, yet it’s not at all heavy or fudge-like. With some time in the glass, slightly raisined notes appear. So drink it over the next year or two. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2004 Les Hautes Granges Roaix Syrah (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

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A pure Syrah cuvée (not allowed under the appellation contrôlée…it must only be around 99.99% Syrah), this is a supple, ripe Syrah that still retains some peppery spice on the finish. Although the dominant fruit note is blueberry and this wine is a bit Shiraz-like, it’s also savory and complex. Drink now–2012. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2003 Vin Doux Natural (Rasteau) Grenache Blanc (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

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Made entirely from Grenache Blanc, this is a throwback to decades ago, when many Rhône wines were made in sweet styles. Pineapple, melon and honey are delivered aboard a rich, viscous wine that’s not not heavy or warm, despite 16% alcohol. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2001 Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau La Ponce Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Black herbal and dense, this is an impressive wine, showing dense tannins and rich, powerful but juicy fruit flavors. Good to drink in two to three years. — R.V. (3/1/2004)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2004 La Ponce Rasteau Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Dusty cassis and mulberry scents waft from the glass; this blend of Grenache and Syrah is nicely perfumed. In the mouth, it’s a bit tart and unyielding, but the tannins are supple on the finish. This should have a relatively long, positive future ahead of it. Drink 2008–2015. — J.C. (11/15/2006)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2001 Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne Le Ventabren Red (Côtes du Rhône Villages)

Named after a high altitude portion of the Ferran vineyards, this wine is a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, giving long tannins and juicy, sweet fruit flavors. — R.V. (3/1/2004)

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Domaine des Escaravailles 2000 Côtes du Rhône Les Antimagne Red (Côtes du Rhône)

Ripe and soft, this wine has a warm, southern open feel that makes it immediately attractive. Drink it now, but it will age for up to five years. — R.V. (3/1/2004)

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Côtes du Rhône Les Antimagne Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne Le Ventabren Côtes du Rhône Villages Rasteau La Ponce Heritage 1924 Rasteau La Ponce Rasteau Les Hautes Granges Roaix Vin Doux Natural (Rasteau)

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Grenache Grenache Blanc Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône-style White Blend Syrah

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