Vacqueyras blanc AOC 2023

Tasting Notes for Vacqueyras blanc AOC 2023 from d’Ouréa

Colour & Appearance

An intense golden yellow in the glass.

Nose

On the nose, this white Southern Rhône representative presents itself as fragrant and sensual. Aromas of fresh orange zest, white flowers, juicy pear, Cox Orange apple and quince emerge, underpinned by subtle notes of hazelnuts and almonds.

Palate

On the palate, the wine appears elegant with a creamy texture. The ripe fruit combines with accents of kumquat, a touch of honey as well as savoury zest and spices. The ripe fruit of the South meets a fine, balancing minerality.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from an east-facing parcel of just 0.3 hectares planted on blue and yellow clay. Adrien Roustan, who has been farming the estate biodynamically since 2020, benefits from cool influences in his vineyards in the shadow of the Dentelles de Montmirail, which preserve the wine’s freshness despite the southern sun.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A blend of 80% Clairette and 20% Bourboulenc from vines planted in 2011. Following hand-harvesting, the whole bunches were directly pressed and wild-fermented. Ageing took place for six months exclusively in concrete tanks – without the use of new oak and with only a homeopathic dose of sulphur.

Food Pairings

Pairs brilliantly with pan-fried sea fish, citrus ceviche, poultry in cream sauce or mature soft cheeses.

Key Features

A rare white Vacqueyras that brings the unvarnished, authentic texture of the traditional grape varieties Clairette and Bourboulenc to the glass through whole-bunch pressing and pure concrete ageing.