Welcome to Vacqueras, which lies amongst the Montmirail range of hills in the heart of the Rhône Valley .In this unique area, 80 families, driven by savoir-faire and passion, produce wines full of character. What began in 1957 in meetings between neighbours in local bars, quickly developed into an international success story. The vintners’ cooperative, Les Vignerons de Vacqueras, still embodies all appellations of repute in the region, from Côtes du Rhône and Saint- Joseph through to Crôzes-Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Together they tackle the ever -changing challenges presented by globalisation and a changed awareness towards the environment. By investing in human resources and new technology it has been possible to obtain steadily increasing quality, whilst using natural resources responsibly. The balance for this year shows that two thirds of the total planted area is eco-certified.
LES AMADOUS - Ventoux |
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| Description: | This red wine is made according to traditional methods. The grapes are totally destemmed and the wine stays on the skins for approximately 8-10 days in temperature-controlled vats at temperatures of less than 28°C in order to produce a pure, fresh wine. |
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| Tasting: | This wine's rich, aromatic bouquet features hints of black fruit and spices. Soft, round tannins on the palate. | |||
A L´OMBRE DES FONTAINES - Côte du Rhone |
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| Description: | Low yields result in excellent concentration. Sustainable agricultural techniques, including minimal spraying, result in a pure, natural wine. After 24-48 hours of skin contact to extract maximum aromas, fermentation takes place at 25-30° for about 10 days in order to produce a soft, fruity wine. The grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic winepress. |
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| Tasting: | This Côtes du Rhône has a clear, brilliant red colour and a wonderful, aromatic bouquet of red fruit. It is gentle and fresh on the palate with attractive overtones of cherry and liquorice. A true delight. | |||
ROQUE COLOMBE - Chateauneuf du Pape |
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| Description: | The grapes are entirely handpicked at peak ripeness. Low yields make form beautiful concentration. After traditional winemaking, the tannin becomes round and acquires class and distinction by ageing in oak barrels for 12-18 months. |
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| Tasting: | A very refined bouquet with hints of prune, fig and caramel. Powerful and well-structured on the palate with a great deal of roundness as well as soft, elegant tannin. Roasted flavours on the aftertaste. | |||
DOMAINE CAROBELLE - Vacqueras |
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| Description: | Only natural products are used in the vineyards. This organic approach enables us to produce a characterful, healthy wine expressing the best of the Vacqueyras terroir. The grapes are harvested manually and carefully sorted by 20 trained pickers. Our cellarmaster uses traditional winemaking techniques to make the most of the grapes and to faithfully reflect the terroir. Ageing for 6 - 8 months softens the tannins and develops aromatic complexity typical of the greatest Vacqueyras. |
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| Tasting: | Attractive garnet-red colour with brilliant highlights. Lovely red and black fruit aromas with liquorice overtones. Soft and well-balanced on the palate with delicious ripe strawberry flavours. | |||
DOMAINE CAROBELLE - Gigondas |
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| Description: | Only natural products are used in the vineyards. This organic approach enables us to produce a characterful, healthy wine, expressing the best of the Vacqueyras terroir. The grapes are harvested manually and carefully sorted by the 20 trained pickers. Our cellarmaster uses traditional winemaking techniques to ensure that the wine expresses its terroir and the quality of the grapes. Ageing for 6 - 8 months softens the tannins and develops aromatic complexity worthy of the greatest Vacqueyras. |
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| Tasting: | A deep colour for this well-balanced, rich and complex wine with blackberry and blueberry flavours, as well as hints of pepper and cinnamon that come out more with aeration. | |||
ELOQUENCE - Gigoandas |
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| Description: | Long fermentation (20-30 days) with daily pumping over and "délestage" (rack and return). Temperature control and regular tasting throughout the process to find the optimum balance between fruit and structure. Ageing: 9 months in oak barrels and 9 months in vat. |
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| Tasting: | Deep ruby-red colour and a powerful nose with notes of blackcurrant and subtle hints of toast, spice and garrigue. Strong, yet elegant and smooth on the palate with flavours of black fruit, mocha and liquorice. The very long aftertaste confirms the quality of this great wine. | |||
SEIGNEUR DE FONTIMPLE - Vacqueras |
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| Description: | Our vineyard management and winemaking methods, handed down through several generations, make the very most of the Vacqueyras terroir. Our cellarmaster carefully tastes all the vats and selects the best. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vats to retain a maximum aroma. |
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| Tasting: | The bouquet of ripe fruit, blackcurrant coulis, strawberry jam, spice, and violets shows that this is a great Vacqueyras. Smooth and rich on the palate with soft tannins that marries well with the liquorice flavours. Very long aftertaste confirming this wine's character and elegance. | |||
BOUQUET DES DENTELLES - Muscat de Beaumes de Venise |
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| Description: | As soon as the Muscat grapes begin to take on their distinctive colour, we know they are almost ready for picking. Early morning we handpick the crop. In the cool of the morning, the handpicked crop is brought into the cellar and gently pressed. This is followed by low temperature fermentation, which allows for the best expression of the aromas. The wine acquires all his potential, thanks to the 8 month ageing process. To keep the fruit, we slightly filter our wine. |
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| Tasting: | The nose delivers a bouquet of exotic flavours, lychee, and pineapple, which evolve to honey notes. The palate is expressive and refreshing, mixing peach and white fruit. | |||
