Le Clos des CazauxLes Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Clairette and the Roussanne.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras from the Le Clos des Cazaux
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras of Le Clos des Cazaux in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras of Le Clos des Cazaux in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or minerality and sometimes also flavors of apricot, pear or stone.
Food and wine pairings with Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras
The Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras of Le Clos des Cazaux matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, tunisian bricks or sunday night savoury pie (leftover).
Details and technical informations about Le Clos des Cazaux's Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Clairette
Vibrant and fresh rosés and clairets with a pale robe and tender mouth, featuring aromas of white flowers, citrus, fennel and delicate anise notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. A pink-skinned mutation of clairette blanche, occasionally blended into Provençal and Languedoc rosés. Clairette blanche signs Clairette de Die, Clairette du Languedoc AOC and enters Châteauneuf-du-Pape whites. Native southern French grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Clefs d'Or Vacqueyras from Le Clos des Cazaux are 2012, 2018, 2017, 2014 and 2016.
Informations about the Le Clos des Cazaux
The Le Clos des Cazaux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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: Bourbe
Solid elements suspended in the must. See settling.
