Château des RoquesCuvée Blanche Vacqueyras
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bourboulenc, the Marsanne and the Viognier.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc).
Taste structure of the Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras from the Château des Roques
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras of Château des Roques in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras of Château des Roques in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, pear or honey and sometimes also flavors of fennel, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras
The Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras of Château des Roques matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of italian pasta, quick salmon skewers or melt-in-the-mouth omelette with tomatoes, asparagus and comté.
Details and technical informations about Château des Roques's Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Bourboulenc
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Blanche Vacqueyras from Château des Roques are 2016, 2018, 2017, 2014 and 2015.
Informations about the Château des Roques
The Château des Roques is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Volume
Characteristic of a wine that gives the impression of being full in the mouth.
