2022 Muret-Gaston Rouge
"Medium to dark in color in the glass with oodles of red and black fruit: raspberry, blackberry, plum, cassis, and I could go on. As one would expect with a majority-Syrah blend, there is plenty of spice, too, and even a touch of anise. The palate is fruity, layered, and a bit spicy with plenty of tartness and loads of intrigue and character, with a touch of mocha on an incredibly long finish."
94 Points Jeff Kralick
Muret-Gaston 2022 Rouge
Presenting high-toned red fruit with a sincere expression that quietly grows on me, the 2022 Rouge is a captivating wine. The wine is subtly spiced and floral, with roasted black raspberry and dark cherry, a kiss of peppercorn and a wild-berry essence that wafts from the nose, with hints of potpourri and turned earth. Medium-bodied, the wine is beautifully balanced with succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins that prove bigger isn’t better—better is better. It ends with a delightfully light, lingering, subtly spiced finish that is so elegant I can’t help but want to enjoy another glass. Bravo!
Score: 93+ | Drink: 2025-2035 Anthony Mueller
Blackberry, cassis and black currant aromas carry through the long finish on fine grained tannins. This wine will age well but is very approachable now.
80% Whole Berry Fermentation
Yeast: Native
17 Days on Skins
60% New French Oak for 26 Months
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | blend |
| Varietal Composition | 63% Syrah
37% Cinsault |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | 100% Olsen Brothers |
| Acid | 6.1 g/L |
| PH | 3.86 |
| Alcohol | 14.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
91 Points International Wine Report
“Sourced from the Yakima Valley, this begins with aromas of black olive tapenade, milk chocolate and wild blackberry preserves. The palate is round and generous revealing wonderful dark fruit flavors that connect with the mineral edge. Drink 2018-2024.
Owen Bargreen
