Winery Pierre VidalMission Saint-Pierre 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 Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras from the Winery Pierre Vidal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras of Winery Pierre Vidal in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras
The Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras of Winery Pierre Vidal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of alsatian bäckeoffe, blanquette of lamb or prime rib with chervil butter.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pierre Vidal's Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot lièbault
Supple and fruity reds with a ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity, featuring signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), floral notes and gentle spices. Burgundian profile, later and more productive than classic Pinot Noir. Now almost extinct, it survives in a few old Burgundy vines and in variety conservation collections. Ancient variety of Pinot Noir selected by Charles Liébault in the 19th century in Burgundy.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Mission Saint-Pierre Vacqueyras from Winery Pierre Vidal are 2014, 2012
Informations about the Winery Pierre Vidal
The Winery Pierre Vidal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 99 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: Dryer
Term that characterizes a hard and tannic wine.
