Terroirs d'Exception
Situated in the South of the Rhone Valley, Vacqueyras’ vineyard is protected by the Dentelles de Montmirail and benefits from a diversity of soils and terroirs giving to the wines finesse, harmony and balance. This cuvée is made from organic grapes.
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15/20 – JANCIS ROBINSON
Sight
Deep red.
Smell
Aromas of blackberries and plums, violets with hints of peppery herbs.
Taste
Round, fruity and full-bodied. Ripe tannins. The fruit remains the backbone of this cuvée.
Terroir
The Syrah vines come from clay-limestone and clay alluvium terroirs. The old Grenache vines are planted on rolled pebbles terraces.
Vinification and ageing
Vinification
Vinification in concrete tanks for all 3 grape varieties to preserve the fruit aromas.
Maceration for 4 weeks.
Aging
18 months in small concrete vats for Grenache and Mourvèdre. 6 months in concrete vats then 12 months in one-wine barrels for Syrahs.
Food and wine pairing
7 hours lamb – Lamb Tajine with prunes – Roasted pork with sage – Mild thaï curry beef
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Aging potential 2030+
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Service 14/16°C
SUGGESTIONS
from your wine merchant
Vacqueyras 2022 bio
Terroirs d'Exception
Situated in the South of the Rhone Valley, Vacqueyras’ vineyard is protected by the…
Vacqueyras 2021 bio
Terroirs d'exception
An organic blend of AOC Vacqueyras from very old vines of the appellation!
Vacqueyras 2020 bio
Terroirs d'exception
An organic blend of AOC Vacqueyras from very old vines of the appellation!
Vacqueyras 2019 bio
Terroirs d'exception
An organic blend of AOC Vacqueyras from very old vines of the appellation !
Vacqueyras 2015
Terroirs d'exception
A blend of AOC Vacqueyras from very old vines of the appellation!
