Domaine la Fourmone - Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras

Domaine la FourmoneLes Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras of Domaine la Fourmone is a red wine from the region of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley.
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 Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras from the Domaine la Fourmone

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras of Domaine la Fourmone in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, clove

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with earth taste

leather

On the nose the Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras of Domaine la Fourmone in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of licorice, leather or raspberry.

Details and technical informations about Domaine la Fourmone's Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras.

Winemaker
Aline Combe
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Danlas

Danlas blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. It should be noted that this variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. The white Danlas can be found cultivated in the following vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2016
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2015
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2012
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2011
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2010
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2009
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras - 2006
In the top 100 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Les Ceps d’Or Vacqueyras from Domaine la Fourmone are 2012, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2006.

Informations about the Domaine la Fourmone

The winery offers 26 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley
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Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 7500 of of France wines
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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: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

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