Domaine de la Libellule Vacqueyras Rouge (2020)
750mL / Côtes du Rhône / France
This deep red wine has an intense sophisticated nose, exhibiting black fruits, liquorice and spices. The mouths is ample and powerful with silky tannins and a long aromatic finish.
Terroir:
High gravely terraces from Garrigues Sud in Sarrians with pebbles and limestone gravels on brown marl.
Grape Varieties:
70% Grenache
30% Syrah
Winemaking:
Selection of the best parcels successively harvested at optimum maturity according to the varietal.
Fully destemmed, Grenache and Syrah are vinified separately.
5 weeks maceration to slowly extract the fruit, colour and tannins with daily pumping over, cap-punching and releases.
Aging:
6 months in concrete. No oak to show the purest expression of the fruit and terroir.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with grilled beef such as prime rib, spicy dishes sush as Korean BBQ and fine cheeses.
Awards:
Gold Medal Vinalies Nationales 2021
Gold Medal Lyon 2021
Gold Medal Gilbert et Gaillard 2021