Domaine de la VerdeÒra 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.
The Òra Vacqueyras of the Domaine de la Verde is in the top 10 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Òra Vacqueyras from the Domaine de la Verde
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Òra Vacqueyras of Domaine de la Verde 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 Òra Vacqueyras of Domaine de la Verde in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, pepper or chocolate.
Food and wine pairings with Òra Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Òra Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Òra Vacqueyras
The Òra Vacqueyras of Domaine de la Verde matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), couscous of meat and fish or rabbit with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Verde's Òra 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 Òra Vacqueyras from Domaine de la Verde are 2016, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Domaine de la Verde
The Domaine de la Verde is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 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: Ample
Said of a generous wine with a rich body that gives an impression of fullness in the mouth.
