Domaine de la PigeadeVacqueyras Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Vacqueyras Blanc from the Domaine de la Pigeade
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vacqueyras Blanc of Domaine de la Pigeade in the region of Rhone Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vacqueyras Blanc of Domaine de la Pigeade in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras Blanc
The Vacqueyras Blanc of Domaine de la Pigeade matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of spaghetti squash with cream and bacon, grilled mackerel with garlic and herbs or fusillis natalias.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Pigeade's Vacqueyras Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Clairette
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vacqueyras Blanc from Domaine de la Pigeade are 2013
Informations about the Domaine de la Pigeade
The Domaine de la Pigeade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Animal
Generic smell of aromatic families reminiscent of fur, game, musk, civet, amber and sometimes unpleasant smells of wet hair. The old books on tasting give as an example of animal aroma the belly of hare.
