Domaine la FourmoneSélection Mâitre de Chais 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 Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras from the Domaine la Fourmone
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sélection Mâitre de Chais 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
On the nose the Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras of Domaine la Fourmone in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cheese, microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras
The Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras of Domaine la Fourmone matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, meatballs catalan style or alice's rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Fourmone's Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sélection Mâitre de Chais Vacqueyras from Domaine la Fourmone are 2009, 2006, 2008
Informations about the Domaine la Fourmone
The Domaine la Fourmone is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Cellar
A place for storing and ageing wines in bottles. This term designates both the cellar of a private individual and that of a restaurant. It is also a store dedicated to the retail sale of wine.
