The Winery Montvac of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley

Winery Montvac
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 12 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Winery Montvac is one of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine Montvac is a viticultural gem nestled in the heart of the renowned wine region of Vacqueyras, in France. Established for centuries, this estate has proudly perpetuated the region's winemaking tradition, creating wines of character that reflect the exceptional terroir of Vacqueyras. Domaine Montvac spans an area of around 30 hectares, benefiting from an ideal topography and climate for grape cultivation. The vineyards spread over gentle slopes that offer perfect sun exposure, and the soil is a mix of loam and rolled pebbles that give the wine its unique character. Domaine Montvac's philosophy is based on respect for nature and the call of the seasons. The vineyard is cultivated using traditional methods, promoting a healthy vineyard and quality wine. The harvest is done entirely by hand, ensuring that only the ripest and healthiest grapes are used. The result is a collection of exceptional wines that are a true testament to the estate's commitment to excellence. Domaine Montvac produces a variety of wines, including the unmistakable Vacqueyras red. This wine, primarily made from Grenache, is a rich and complex delight, with notes of dark fruit, spices, and garrigue herbs. The estate also produces a Vacqueyras white, a delicate and aromatic wine with notes of citrus and white flowers. In addition to farming, Domaine Montvac is also renowned for its hospitality. Visitors are always welcomed to come taste the wines, stroll around the picturesque vineyards, and explore the beauty of Vacqueyras.

Top Winery Montvac wines

Looking for the best Winery Montvac wines in Vacqueyras among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Montvac wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Montvac wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Montvac

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Montvac

How Winery Montvac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or casserons in the country style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Montvac

On the nose the red wine of Winery Montvac. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, blackberry or oak and sometimes also flavors of non oak, dark fruit or black fruits. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Montvac. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Montvac

  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.88/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Montvac.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.

In the mouth of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 292 estates and châteaux in the of Vacqueyras, producing 569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Winery Montvac

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Montvac

How Winery Montvac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, tuna with tomatoes in the oven or chicken maffé (africa).

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Montvac.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top white wines of Winery Montvac

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Montvac

How Winery Montvac wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of sauté of pork with chorizo, pumpkin and tuna gratin or filet mignon stuffed with bacon and comté cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Montvac

On the nose the white wine of Winery Montvac. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, peach or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Montvac. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Montvac

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Montvac.

  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne

The word of the wine: Fleshed out

A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.

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Planning a wine route in the of Vacqueyras? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Montvac.

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

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The word of the wine: Fleshed out

A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.

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