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Vacqueyras
La Grangelière
Terroir
The terroir of Vacqueyras is located on the southern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail mountains. Our Grenache and Syrah grapes grown on terraces of limestone and alluvium deposits give to the wine its fruity and powerful character.
Winemaking
After destemming, grapes are vinified in concrete tanks, with pumping overs and unbalastings, during about 3 weeks. The blend of Grenache and Syrah is aged in our Gigondas cellar: one third is aged 6 months in barrels, while the rest is kept in foudres to soften the tannins. The fruit flavours are thus subtly tempered by the oak.
Tasting notes
On the nose, aromas of undergrowth and small red fruits seasoned with a hint of vanilla develop fullness and roundness on the palate with spicy and peppery notes.
Valeurs Sûres
Varietal composition
80% Genache – 20 % Syrah
Cellar potential
5 years
Serving
17 °C
Food Pairing
This pleasant wine will compliment a roast leg of lamb with sage or mature cheeses. Drink at room temperature while young or within the next 5 years.
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Press & Awards
Vintage 2019
14/20 Jancis Robinson
Vintage 2018
89/100 Jeb Dunnuck
90/100 Parker
89/100 Wine Spectator
16/20 Jancis Robinson
92/100 Wine Enthusiast
Vintage 2017
89-92/100 Jeb Dunnuck
90/100 Parker
Médaille d’Or Concours Prix-Plaisir Bettane et Desseauve
Vintage 2016
89/100 Wine Advocate
90/100 JebDunnuck.com
15/20 Bettane & Desseauve
Médaille d’Or Concours Prix-Plaisir Bettane et Desseauve
92/100 Wine Spectator
* * * (*) John Livingstone
Vintage 2015
90-91/100 Vinous/Tanzer
89/91/100 Parker
16.5/20 Jancis Robinson
16/20 Anthocyanes
Vintage 2014
87-88/100 Parker
90/100 Vinous/Tanzer
Vintage 2013
88/100 Parker
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
89/100 Vinous/J.Raynolds
Vintage 2012
87-89/100 Parker
90-92/100 Tanzer
15.5/20 Jancis Robinson
Une étoile * Guide Hachette
Vintage 2011
91-93+/100 Jeb Dunnuck
90-92/100 Tanzer
14.5/20 Bettane & Desseauve
