Caves Saint-PierreCru du Rhône Vacqueyras
Red wine
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 Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras from the Caves Saint-Pierre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras of Caves Saint-Pierre 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 Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras of Caves Saint-Pierre in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tobacco or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras
The Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras of Caves Saint-Pierre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of barbecue burger, pan-fried lamb heart or rabbit with leeks.
Details and technical informations about Caves Saint-Pierre's Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cru du Rhône Vacqueyras from Caves Saint-Pierre are 2018, 2015, 2010, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Caves Saint-Pierre
The Caves Saint-Pierre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 83 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
