Winery Louis BernardDomaine de Montbayon 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.
Taste structure of the Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras from the Winery Louis Bernard
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras of Winery Louis Bernard in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras
The Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras of Winery Louis Bernard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, leg of lamb bravado in the oven or duck stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Louis Bernard's Domaine de Montbayon 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 Domaine de Montbayon Vacqueyras from Winery Louis Bernard are 2010, 2014, 2013, 2011
Informations about the Winery Louis Bernard
The Winery Louis Bernard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 105 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: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
