Domaine Font SaradeLes Hauts de la Ponche 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 Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras from the Domaine Font Sarade
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras of Domaine Font Sarade 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 Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras of Domaine Font Sarade in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, vanilla or black cherries.
Food and wine pairings with Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras
The Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras of Domaine Font Sarade matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, milk-fed lamb sautéed with saffron and lemon or rabbit provencale (mario style).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Font Sarade's Les Hauts de la Ponche 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 Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras from Domaine Font Sarade are 2016, 2011, 2017, 2014 and 2010.
Informations about the Domaine Font Sarade
The Domaine Font Sarade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Final
A more or less lasting impression that is felt in the mouth once the wine has been swallowed (or spat out in the case of a professional tasting). The finish can be short or persistent.
