Domaine St PierreVieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
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 Domaine St Pierre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or duck breast with honey, potato and onion with garlic.
Details and technical informations about Domaine St Pierre's Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Nerello mascalese
Elegant, taut reds with a pale ruby colour (often compared to Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo), fine tannins and high acidity, on aromas of red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, dried flowers, spices, graphite and volcanic mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. The absolute star of Etna Rosso DOC, thriving on the black lava flows of the north and east contrade. Also in Faro DOC. Native Sicilian high-altitude grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras from Domaine St Pierre are 2016, 0, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Domaine St Pierre
The Domaine St Pierre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: MA
Auxiliary brand or buyer's brand (supermarket for example) gathering champagnes of various origins. It offers no guarantee of quality or traceability.
