Domaine de Rombeau Rancio Sec 2010

The lightest of the Rombeau Rancio secs, the 2010 is distinguished by its cepage & its shorter elevage, with an increased percentage of Macabeu &, atypically, a small amount of Muscat à Petits Grains (roughly 10%) added to the foundational Grenache blanc & Grenache gris. Vinified in tank with native yeasts, then transferred to an assortment of old barrels, foudres and glass demijohns for 12-18 months aging outdoors. A portion is then returned to the cellars, which rest above ground and lack temperature control, while another portion remains in the “barrel forest” outdoors until the time of blending and bottling. Bottled in mid-2016, it can be enjoyed with all manner of tapas, with cheese; with wood-fired pork or curried lamb, or as a digestif. Shelf-stable, it should be served lightly chilled or at cellar temperature.