Winery Vieux ClocherClassic Vacqueyras Blanc
White wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bourboulenc, the Clairette 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 Classic Vacqueyras Blanc from the Winery Vieux Clocher
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Vacqueyras Blanc of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classic Vacqueyras Blanc of Winery Vieux Clocher in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Vacqueyras Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Vacqueyras Blanc
The Classic Vacqueyras Blanc of Winery Vieux Clocher matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of flammekueche (with laughing cow), salmon pizza or endive and beetroot salad with lemon cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vieux Clocher's Classic Vacqueyras Blanc.
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 Classic Vacqueyras Blanc from Winery Vieux Clocher are 2013, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery Vieux Clocher
The Winery Vieux Clocher is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
