Domaine du Bois de Saint JeanLa Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Grenache, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras from the Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vanilla or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras
The La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras of Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce or wild boar stew marinated in red wine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean's La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Ballade des Anglès Vacqueyras from Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean are 2018, 2014, 2012, 2021 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean
The Domaine du Bois de Saint Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Aggressive
Said of a wine with excessive, biting and unpleasant acidity.
