Produced on a very clayey terroir with stones from the Ouvèze river, the Grenache is dominant and develops a fleshy wine. It's typical aromas of chocolate, cherry and fig match beautifully with the Syrah (violet, spice, liquorice).
Presentation
Presentation
Famille Perrin’s Vacqueyras is a beautiful example of Grenache based wines from the Southern Rhône Valley, with an impressive aromatic expression, structured body and great ageing potential.
The vintage
2015 was a magnificent year in the south as well, characterized by excellent sanitary conditions thanks to the mild, wet winter, followed by a relatively hot, dry spring. The vines coped well with the extreme heat and lack of rain in the summer thanks to good hydric reserves. Following satisfactory flowering, rapid and regular ripening was assisted by rain that fell in August, producing berries rich in phenolic compounds and anthocyanins. As in the north, harvesting took place under excellent conditions.
Location
An 8 hectare vineyard farmed and run by the Beaucastel team. Located on the Commune of Sarrians, south of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Old vines (average age of 50 years).
Terroir
Stony terraces on clay and sandy soils.
Ageing
Handpicked harvest in 25 kg boxes. Crushing, long fermentation (1 month) in tanks of 50 hectolitres and in Foudres (50%). Blending after malolactic fermentation.
Varietals
Grenache
Syrah
Syrah
Advice
Serving
The ideal match for this wine is a leg of venison with Gentian, sautéed potatoes with onions and garlic.
Tasting
Dark ruby color, the nose is intense and savoury on notes of red fruit. Balanced and complex in the mouth, the tannins are silky on notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, licorice, and herbes of Provence. A fine and elegant Vacqueyras that reflects the harmony and wisdom of the old Grenache.
Reviews
"C’est que le monsieur est bien habillé avec sa redingote de tanins souples, son épaisseur manifeste et son fruité bien en chair. Pas très large ni profond, ce cru, habituellement plus puissant et plus construit, décline ici plutôt un visage à la fois élégant, digeste et d’une belle définition d’ensemble. " [+]
