The Cuvée “Vertige des Gouttes” Red Vacqueyras 2016

The Cuvée "Vertige des Gouttes" Red Vacqueyras 2015

Production : 4000 bottles

Grapes : (Only old grapes)
– 60%  Grenache
– 40% Mourvèdre.

Terroir : Plot selection on clay and limestone-stony scrubland.

Vinification and aging : After a total de-stemming, the fermentation period is during over five weeks, in french oak demi-muids for 18 months.

Alcool : 14°

Tasting : Beautiful deep purple robe, almost black. Powerful and serious nose of a ripe and heady wine with aromas of roasted figs, myrtle and cinnamon. The palate is generous, with cocoa notes and a slightly woody finish. The flesh is rich with coated tannins. Great finale that prolongs the pleasure!

Alliances dishes : Rib of beef – Chocolate cake.

Laying down : Drink now untill 2026.

Serving temperature : 19°c.

Reward :

  • Golden Trophy of the Raimbaut’s competition of the Jury Wine Consumer in Vacqueyras, 32th edition, in 2018
  • Noted 3 stars on “1001 Dégustations” 2018
  • Bronze Medal of the Greatest French Wines Competition of Mâcon 2019
  • Noted 15.5 / 20 by Bettane and Desseauve 2019