Domaine la Font des ArbousiersVacqueyras
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 Vacqueyras from the Domaine la Font des Arbousiers
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vacqueyras of Domaine la Font des Arbousiers 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 Vacqueyras of Domaine la Font des Arbousiers in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
The Vacqueyras of Domaine la Font des Arbousiers matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sloth pork loin, lamb tagine with prunes or autumn pumpkin pie.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Font des Arbousiers's Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot noir
Supple, rounded reds with a deep ruby robe, velvety tannins and a generous palate, with signature aromas of ripe cherry, plum and blackberry, soft spices, cocoa and toasty oak notes. Age-worthy. Emblematic pillar of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, most planted red variety in France. Official synonym of Merlot, natural cross Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire des Charentes.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vacqueyras from Domaine la Font des Arbousiers are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine la Font des Arbousiers
The Domaine la Font des Arbousiers is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 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: Flexible
A tender wine with little tannin.
