Winery Les Belles CombesVacqueyras
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.
Taste structure of the Vacqueyras from the Winery Les Belles Combes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vacqueyras of Winery Les Belles Combes in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
The Vacqueyras of Winery Les Belles Combes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, original mafé with okra or duck breast and roasted peaches.
Details and technical informations about Winery Les Belles Combes's Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Foch
Colourful and simply fruity reds with a deep purple hue, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices and smoky notes. Cold- and mildew-resistant. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario) and the north-eastern United States for vineyards with a rigorous continental climate. Black hybrid grape (synonym Maréchal Foch), obtained in 1911 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vacqueyras from Winery Les Belles Combes are 2010
Informations about the Winery Les Belles Combes
The Winery Les Belles Combes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Pitting (acetic)
Synonymous with acescence.
