Fontaine du Clos - Pince Lapin Vacqueyras

Fontaine du ClosPince Lapin Vacqueyras

4.3
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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 Pince Lapin Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos is a red wine from the region of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Pince Lapin Vacqueyras from the Fontaine du Clos

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Pince Lapin Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Fontaine du Clos's Pince Lapin Vacqueyras.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Seyval

Lively, simple and fruity whites with a pale golden colour, an airy palate with preserved acidity, and discreet aromas of citrus, white-fleshed fruits and white flowers. Also used in sparkling bases. Disease-resistant and cold-hardy. Grown in the United Kingdom, Canada (Québec) and the north-eastern United States for northern climates. Family of French hybrid varieties developed by Bertille Seyve in Bourgoin-Jallieu (Isère), the best known being Seyval Blanc.

Informations about the Fontaine du Clos

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Fontaine du Clos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 90000 of of France wines
In the top 6000 of of Vacqueyras wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

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: BSA

Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.

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