Winery Montvac - Arabesque  Vacqueyras

Winery MontvacArabesque Vacqueyras

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Arabesque Vacqueyras of Winery Montvac is a red wine from the region of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Grenache, the Mourvèdre 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.
The Arabesque Vacqueyras of the Winery Montvac is in the top 40 of wines of Vacqueyras.

Taste structure of the Arabesque Vacqueyras from the Winery Montvac

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Arabesque Vacqueyras of Winery Montvac 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 Arabesque Vacqueyras of Winery Montvac in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.

Details and technical informations about Winery Montvac's Arabesque Vacqueyras.

Winemaker
Jean Dusserre
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2022
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2021
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2020
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2019
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2018
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2017
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Arabesque Vacqueyras - 2016
In the top 40 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Arabesque Vacqueyras from Winery Montvac are 2022, 2018, 2013, 2021 and 2020.

Informations about the Winery Montvac

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Winery Montvac is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 45 of of Vacqueyras wines
In the top 60000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

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: Cuvée (champagne)

Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.

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