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.
Want to buy a red wine of Vacqueyras cheap or sell a red wine of Vacqueyras at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 improved horse steak, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or rabbit good woman.
On the nose the red wine of the region of Vacqueyras. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, oil or mushroom and sometimes also flavors of cassis, white pepper or raisin. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Vacqueyras. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
A wine route planned in the region of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine 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).
Want to buy a white wine of Vacqueyras cheap or sell a white wine of Vacqueyras at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
White wines from the region of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of rabbit socks in gibelotte, congolese pondu or quiche with comté cheese and cured ham.
On the nose the white wine of the region of Vacqueyras. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vegetal or apples and sometimes also flavors of nectarine, black fruit or stone fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Vacqueyras. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
A wine route planned in the region of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Vacqueyras.
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.
Want to buy a pink wine of Vacqueyras cheap or sell a pink wine of Vacqueyras at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 coconut from paimpol, cod brandade or curried mouclade à la charentaise.
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.
A wine route planned in the region of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Vacqueyras.
Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
‘All good quality years have hydric stress,’ says Jacky Bernard, President of AOC Vacqueyras, ‘otherwise you don’t get the necessary concentration… But extreme stress is counterproductive.’ Scroll down for tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2020 wines {"content":"PHA+VmFjcXVleXJhcywgcGVyaGFwcyB0aGFua3MgdG8gaXRzIHByb3BvcnRpb24gb2Ygb2xkIHZpbmVzICg0MiUgYXJlIG92ZXIgNDAgeWVhcnMgb2xkKSByb2RlIG91dCB0aGUgZHJvdW ...
We are excited to announce the first of Decanter’s Wine Experiences, a series of carefully curated wine trips hosted by our regional wine specialists. Each trip is a carefully tailored once-in-a-lifetime experience that will grant guests access to the best vineyards, restaurants and wine experts of the region. Starting with a trip to the Rhône valley, Matt Walls will be hosting the first Decanter Wine Experience, imparting his knowledge of the region which he has honed over the years while rep ...
In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...
