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Cuvee Reserve Vieilles Vignes

2012 Vacqueyras Grenache, Syrah

La Grand Comtadine Cuvee Reserve Vieilles Vignes is a stunning red wine that beautifully showcases the harmonious blend of Grenache and Syrah, hailing from the renowned Vacqueyras region. This vintage, crafted from ancient vines, offers captivating aromas of dark berries, spiced plum, and subtle notes of oak, reflecting the wine's exceptional fruit intensity. On the palate, it reveals a velvety texture with well-integrated tannins that add structure without overpowering the fruit, ensuring a delightful drinking experience. The wine displays a medium-high acidity that contributes to its lively character, making it both refreshing and food-friendly. With its balanced dryness and a finish that lingers with hints of black pepper and earth, this wine exemplifies the rich terroir of Vacqueyras, inviting you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Duck Breast, Barbecue Chicken, Pork Tenderloin

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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