Winery MontiriusGarrigues Vacqueyras
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Grenache, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 Garrigues Vacqueyras from the Winery Montirius
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Garrigues Vacqueyras of Winery Montirius 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 Garrigues Vacqueyras of Winery Montirius in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of iron, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Garrigues Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Garrigues Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Garrigues Vacqueyras
The Garrigues Vacqueyras of Winery Montirius matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with onions chinese style, leg of lamb bravado in the oven or wild boar leg of 7 hours.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montirius's Garrigues Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Garrigues Vacqueyras from Winery Montirius are 2016, 2021, 2020, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Montirius
The Winery Montirius is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 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: Tannic
Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.
