Astralabe Red
Vintage 2018
by Chêne Bleu
Varietal Shiraz
Color red
Region Provence
Country France
Medal Score
6.0
3 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
blackberrygarrigue herbscracked pepperlavendersmoked meat
Palate
Medium-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and bright, peppery acidity that lends a silky, lifted texture.
Finish
Elegant and persistent, finishing with lingering notes of black olive, dried thyme, and warm spice.
Food Pairings
- • grilled lamb chops with herbes de Provence
- • ratatouille with grilled merguez
- • duck confit with black olive tapenade
- • aged Banon goat cheese
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Silver Grenaches du Monde 2022
Silver Paris Wine Cup 2022
Silver International Wine Challenge 2022
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