Domaine les Semelles de VentVacqueyras
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 Vacqueyras from the Domaine les Semelles de Vent
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vacqueyras of Domaine les Semelles de Vent in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
The Vacqueyras of Domaine les Semelles de Vent matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef casserole, oriental stew with couscous or venison leg with tomato sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine les Semelles de Vent's Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Grignolino
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby robe (often compared to Pinot Noir), fine but firm tannins and lively acidity, with aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose, spice, white pepper and herbal notes. Airy palate, slightly bitter finish. Star of Grignolino d'Asti DOC and Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC in the Piedmontese hills. This autochthonous Piedmontese variety takes its name from grignole (the many pips it contains).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vacqueyras from Domaine les Semelles de Vent are 2015
Informations about the Domaine les Semelles de Vent
The Domaine les Semelles de Vent is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Grenache gris
A grey variety of Grenache grown in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the Aude and the southern Rhône valley. Its powerful and round wines are used in the blending of dry white or rosé wines and natural sweet wines.
