Domaine Le CourouluVacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
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.
The Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes of the Domaine Le Couroulu is in the top 30 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes from the Domaine Le Couroulu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes of Domaine Le Couroulu 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 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes of Domaine Le Couroulu in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, licorice or plum.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
The Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes of Domaine Le Couroulu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), leg of lamb bravado in the oven or festive chinese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Le Couroulu's Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes.
Discover the grape variety: Noual
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden colour, supple palate with moderate acidity, showing undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value, a witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of the South-West and part of the heritage varieties under study. Rare French white variety, formerly grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Le Couroulu are 2005, 2015, 2012, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine Le Couroulu
The Domaine Le Couroulu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Perfume
A pleasant scent most commonly associated with the world of flowers.
