Vacqueyras red.1717

Nestled at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this provençal scrubland is swamped by sunlight and swept by the Mistral. It has produced richly concentrated grapes since the14th Century. These fruity and powerful wines are a symphony of flavors and fragrances raised to the prestigious level of Cru des Côtes du Rhône since 1990. CHARACTERISTICS: Rather than a date, this cuvée is about paying tribute to the beginning of the vintner history in our family. Product of the oldest vines in our family estate, this wine delivers itself in an intense garnet color, deep and attractive. It exudes a powerful bouquet in which touches of vanilla flirt with notes of red fruits, crushed strawberries, cherries, all on a tenderly spiced background. The mouth matches the nose's complexity, on a beautiful texture. wrapped by lovely tannins, ever present but sumptuously silky. It smoothly evolves toward a melting finish in which the perfect dose of wood embraces passionately the aromas from fruit ... An hymn to sensuality ... Millésime 2007 : Robert Parker : 94/100 ALT Text TECHNICAL SHEET: 70 % Grenache, 30 % Syrah Clay-limestone soil with river stones. Yield: 15-18 hl/ ha - old vines (more than 50 years old). Traditional Vinification without destemming and 28 days vatting time. Maturation: 20 to 30 months in new oak barrels. Bottling without fining or filtration. Alcohol Content: 15° May be aged 5-15 years Pairing food and wine: grilled young wild boar, jugged hare, wild boar stew, T-Bone with pepper sauce. Serving Temperature: room temperature 22°