Winery Colline Saint-JeanVieilles Vignes 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.
The Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of the Winery Colline Saint-Jean is in the top 50 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras from the Winery Colline Saint-Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of Winery Colline 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 Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of Winery Colline Saint-Jean in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of leather, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
The Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of Winery Colline Saint-Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bobotie, leg of lamb in a casserole or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.
Details and technical informations about Winery Colline Saint-Jean's Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot Bianco
Structured and full dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple), almond, white flowers (hawthorn) and mineral notes. Also used in sparkling wines (base for spumante metodo classico). The star of the Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC, Friuli DOC and great Venetian whites. The Italian synonym for Pinot Blanc, a native Burgundy white grape — white-skinned mutation of Pinot Noir.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras from Winery Colline Saint-Jean are 2015, 2016, 2012, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Colline Saint-Jean
The Winery Colline Saint-Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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: Roast
Specific character given by noble rot to sweet wines, which results in a candied taste and aroma.
