Gigondas La CaveBeaumirail Vacqueyras
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
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.
The Beaumirail Vacqueyras of the Gigondas La Cave is in the top 30 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Beaumirail Vacqueyras from the Gigondas La Cave
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Beaumirail Vacqueyras of Gigondas La Cave in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Beaumirail Vacqueyras of Gigondas La Cave 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 strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Beaumirail Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Beaumirail Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Beaumirail Vacqueyras
The Beaumirail Vacqueyras of Gigondas La Cave matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with mustard, oriental stew with couscous or rabbit with marengo sauce.
Details and technical informations about Gigondas La Cave's Beaumirail Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Beaumirail Vacqueyras from Gigondas La Cave are 2017, 2016, 2012, 2006 and 2015.
Informations about the Gigondas La Cave
The Gigondas La Cave is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 59 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Distinguished
Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.
