The “Cuvée du Château” Red Vacqueyras 2015

Production : 75 000 bottles.
Grappes :
– 70% Grenache
– 15% Mourvédre
– 15% Syrah.
Terroir : Clay – Limestone – Rocky
Vinification : After a total de-stemming, the fermentation period is during for 5 weeks.
Ageing : Stainless steel- barrels and demi-muids for about 12 months.
Alcool : 14°.
Tasting : Ruby-red robe. Powerful and generous nose reminiscent of red fruits. Silky and sweet on the palate, offering a nice freshness with a texture fleshy and generous. Notes of black cherry with a pepper tip in the final, for a lot of elegance.
Alliance dishes : Tagine with plums – Pepper steak.
Laying down : drink now untill 2025.
Serving Temperature : 19°c.
Reward :
– Recommended by « 1001 dégustations » with 2 stars.
– Bronze medal DECANTER 2018.
– 89/100 the Wine Enthusiast, December 2018