Winery Mas des GenetsVieilles Vignes 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 Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras from the Winery Mas des Genets
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of Winery Mas des Genets in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras
The Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras of Winery Mas des Genets matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), lamb shoulder confit or rabbit with onions and mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mas des Genets's Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Gaillard 2
Simple, colourful reds with a pale purple robe, soft tannins and an airy palate, with unassuming red and black fruit aromas. Productive. Marginal today, it survives in a few heritage plots in France and is preserved in varietal collections for its genetic and historical interest. French black hybrid grape obtained in the 20th century, disease-resistant cross.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras from Winery Mas des Genets are 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery Mas des Genets
The Winery Mas des Genets is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 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: Decanter
1) Glass container with a narrow neck used to aerate or decant the wine. 2) Decanter wines: wines that are drunk young and that were once drawn directly from the barrel. For example, some Muscadets or Beaujolais.
