The best wines of Vacqueyras

Discover the best wines of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley as well as the best winemakers of Vacqueyras and estates of Vacqueyras to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Vacqueyras and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Vacqueyras by region

Looking for a good wine of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Vacqueyras. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Vacqueyras with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Vacqueyras

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Vacqueyras

Red 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 german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, lamb tagine with figs or rack of lamb with herbs.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Vacqueyras

On the nose the red wine of the region of Vacqueyras. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, licorice or non oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Vacqueyras. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Vacqueyras

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.17/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Vacqueyras

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Vacqueyras

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Discovering the wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.

In the mouth of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 292 estates and châteaux in the of Vacqueyras, producing 569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Vacqueyras

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Vacqueyras

White wines from the region of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of cannelloni of meat, simple endive gratin with gruyere cheese or tuna lasagna.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Vacqueyras

On the nose the white wine of the region of Vacqueyras. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Vacqueyras. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Vacqueyras

  • 2023With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.99/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Vacqueyras

  • Viognier
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Marsanne

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Vacqueyras

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Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

Great pink wines of Vacqueyras

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Vacqueyras

Pink wines from the region of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of sauerkraut (with tips so to do!!!), salmon à la plancha with vegetables or parsley knives.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Vacqueyras

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Vacqueyras. often reveals types of flavors of earth, cream or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of microbio, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Vacqueyras. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Vacqueyras

  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.59/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Vacqueyras

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Muscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Vacqueyras

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Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great natural sweet wines of Vacqueyras

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Vacqueyras

Natural sweet wines from the region of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of balinese-style bonito or french toast.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Vacqueyras

  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for natural-sweet wine of Vacqueyras

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Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great other wines of Vacqueyras

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Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Vacqueyras

Other 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 beer goulash, lamb colombo or duck fillets with honey.

The best vintages in other wine of Vacqueyras

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in other wine of Vacqueyras

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for other wine of Vacqueyras

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    The word of the wine: Yellow wine

    White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.

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