Discover the top 100 best wines of Vacqueyras of Rhône méridional as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Vacqueyras and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
wines from the region of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, pasta with merguez or casserons in the country style.
On the nose in the region of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of oaky, citrus or oak and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, chocolate. In the mouth in the region of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
