VACQUEYRAS LES CHRISTINS -AOC VACQUEYRAS - RED
The vineyard
The vineyard covers 11 hectares, and is leased by us and managed by the Beaucastel team.
It lies within the commune of Sarrians, South of the Dentelles de Montmirail, between Carpentras and Vaison-la-Romaine.
The vines are old (average age 50 years).
Geology
Stony terraces, over clay and sand with traces of cobalt oxide.
Grape varieties
75% Grenache, 25% Syrah.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested in 25 kg boxes. After crushing, they are slowly fermented for a month in 50 hectolitre vats. Blending takes place after malo-lactic fermentation.
Maturing
Half in tanks and half in casks.
Tasting notes
Clearly a wine from a warm place, with its amber hues and richness of texture.
The nose is reminiscent of morello cherries, flowers and liquorice.
On the palate it shows an unctuous texture and is rich and concentrated.
Serving
This is a fine bottle from a great terroir.
It will go perfectly with beef, lamb and dishes containing black truffles.
My Family so enjoyed this wine with our holiday dinner in San Francisco at Jaunty at Jacks. It was tremendous. What really stuck me as spectacular was the amzaing nose, lavendar and sage. It was a beautiful pairing with our food.
Thank you for making this beautiful wine.
Michelle
The VACQUEYRAS 2003 is the finest most exquisite wine. thank you!