Domaine La Luminaille « Grenat » Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel is here! Julie Paolucci’s delicious fortified wine, is a perfect ode to Autumn and for holiday feasts. Pair with blue cheeses and dark chocolate desserts. The cuvée « Grenat », or “garnet” is named for the luminous color of her just barely sweet Vin Doux Naturel. This is the 2022 vintage, Julie sources the Grenache from 80-year-old vines, the oldest Grenache vines on her property towards the northern limit of Rasteau. The vines are south-east facing and grow on slopes of blue and gray clayey marls. On the “drier” side and very aromatic with mostly ripe red fruit (Burat and Kirch cherries, wild strawberries) and black fruit (blackberries), it has lovely length and is fruity and juicy on the palate. This is a youthful, fresh expression of VDN. Julie recommends serving at a temperature of approximately 50°F and to pair with blue cheeses and dark chocolate desserts.