Fontaine du ClosReflets de l'âme 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 Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras from the Fontaine du Clos
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In the mouth the Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos 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 Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras
The Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Fontaine du Clos's Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Refosco dal Peduncolo rosso
Structured, intensely coloured reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Good Friulian ageing potential. Star of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC and Friuli Aquileia DOC, making the great aged reds of Friuli. Native Italian black variety from Friuli, whose name evokes the red colour of the bunch stem.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reflets de l'âme Vacqueyras from Fontaine du Clos are 2010, 2008, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Fontaine du Clos
The Fontaine du Clos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 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: New wine
Wine of the year, fruity and easy to drink. Beaujolais Nouveau is not the only one in this category, the Côtes-du-Rhône, Touraine and Gaillac appellations also produce new wines.
