Caves Saint-PierrePreference 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 Preference Vacqueyras from the Caves Saint-Pierre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Preference 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 Preference Vacqueyras of Caves Saint-Pierre in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pepper or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Preference Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Preference Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Preference Vacqueyras
The Preference Vacqueyras of Caves Saint-Pierre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or marinated duck with honey and five spices.
Details and technical informations about Caves Saint-Pierre's Preference Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Hibou blanc
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and understated aromas of citrus and white flowers. Rustic and discreet profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections; testifies to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and studied for its genetic interest. Rare French white variety, formerly grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Preference Vacqueyras from Caves Saint-Pierre are 2010, 2016, 2015, 2011 and 2014.
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
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: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
