Winery Montvac - Variation  Vacqueyras

Winery MontvacVariation Vacqueyras

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Variation Vacqueyras of Winery Montvac is a red wine from the region of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley.
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 Variation Vacqueyras of the Winery Montvac is in the top 60 of wines of Vacqueyras.

Taste structure of the Variation Vacqueyras from the Winery Montvac

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Variation 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 Variation Vacqueyras of Winery Montvac in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pepper, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.

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

Winemaker
Jean Dusserre
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Rossese nero

Fine, elegant reds with a pale ruby robe, fine tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, with signature aromas of small red fruits (cherry, raspberry), rose, violet and Mediterranean herbs. Perfumed Ligurian profile. Star of the Rossese di Dolceacqua DOC, producing the great refined reds of western Liguria. Autochthonous variety from Liguria, grown mainly in the Dolceacqua area, on the French border.

Last vintages of this wine

Variation Vacqueyras - 2016
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Variation Vacqueyras - 2015
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Variation Vacqueyras - 2013
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Variation Vacqueyras - 2012
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Variation Vacqueyras - 2011
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Variation Vacqueyras - 2010
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Variation Vacqueyras from Winery Montvac are 2016, 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Montvac

The winery offers 10 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 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 35000 of of France wines
In the top 60 of of Vacqueyras wines
In the top 80000 of red wines
In the top 150000 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: Malvasia

Name given locally to various grape varieties, notably pinot gris (Pays nantais) and vermentino (Provence and Corsica).

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