Vignerons de CaractereCollection du Rhône 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 Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras from the Vignerons de Caractere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras of Vignerons de Caractere 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 Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras of Vignerons de Caractere in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras
The Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras of Vignerons de Caractere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tournedos rossini, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or autumn duck aiguillette.
Details and technical informations about Vignerons de Caractere's Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Collection du Rhône Vacqueyras from Vignerons de Caractere are 2007, 2014, 2010, 2008 and 2012.
Informations about the Vignerons de Caractere
The Vignerons de Caractere is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 88 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: Fees
This wine is characterized by a pleasant nervousness and an overall sensation of freshness on the palate, reinforced by minerality, a note of bitterness, a hint of CO2, and of course an appropriate serving temperature.
