Vacqueyras Rouge - La Grangelière 2023 - Pierre Amadieu in a 37.5 cl half-bottle

The Vacqueyras terroir is laid out in terraces on the southern slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The soils, composed of alluvial deposits and pebbles, give the grapes a fruitier character. La Grangelière from Pierre Amadieu offers aromas of undergrowth with hints of vanilla, followed by peppery and spicy notes. It pairs wonderfully with a leg of lamb or strong cheeses.

Wine characteristics

The Estate

Nearly 100 years of expertise for this family of passionate winemakers. The Amadieu family is constantly improving its facilities and inaugurated a new aging cellar built of natural stone in early 2019. A new building dedicated to order preparation was also constructed. In July 2019, the Amadieu family acquired Domaine les Hautes Cances in Cairanne; this Cairanne appellation is quite new, having only been officially recognized on June 25, 2018.

The terroir

The Vacqueyras terroir is planted in terraces on the southern slope of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The soils are made up of alluvium and pebbles, giving the wine a fruitier character than its “big brother” Gigondas.

The grape variety

Grenache Noir is the main grape variety in the Vacqueyras appellation. It was imported from Spain to Languedoc, the Rhône Valley, and Provence as early as the Middle Ages. It produces full-bodied and complex wines. Syrah is a complementary grape variety, expressive with a beautiful aromatic richness.

Wine

This half-bottle of Vacqueyras reveals scents of undergrowth and small red fruits, then come some sweet notes of vanilla which will evolve on the palate towards the amplitude and power of peppery and spicy notes.

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