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 roast pork with pineapple, slippers with lamb or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Gigondas La Cave's Beaumirail Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Supple and fresh reds with a clear ruby colour, melted tannins and preserved acidity despite the sun, on aromas of strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, white pepper, garrigue and spiced notes. Airy and thirst-quenching palate. A traditional component of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (one of the 13 authorised varieties), it brings freshness, finesse and aromatic complexity to southern blends of Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Native Rhône variety, very late-ripening.
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
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: Smoked white
See sauvignon.
