Domaine La Luminaille Apis Rouge 2023

Winemaker Julie Paolucci’s property is located in the “quartier” of Rasteau called “la lumière”; it includes 12 hectares of vines and 3 hectares of olive trees. The name Luminaille refers to the special local light of the full moon that reflects off the leaves of the olive trees, illuminating the vineyards. Rasteau is one of the more successful Côtes du Rhône villages in the southern Rhône, making some wines that rival Châteauneuf-du-Pape with their concentrated, complex flavors and aromatics.

Julie is the fifth generation of her family to farm here, having returned to the property in 2014 after working as a sommelier in Paris. Prior to her return, her father Jean-Claude worked the vineyards and developed them to the point where Julie could immediately begin the organic certification process. Over the years she has continued to develop a personal style of winemaking that is un-manipulated and elegant.