The Vacqueyras rouge "Les Vignes du Parc" 2023 from Domaine d'Ouréa impressively demonstrates the cool elegance and mineral freshness of high-altitude terroirs in the South of France.
20,50 €27,33 € / l
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Bottler: Domaine d'Ouréa, Fontbonne, 84190 Vacqueyras / France
In the glass
Colour
Medium, translucent ruby red.
Nose
Nuances of wild strawberries, raspberries and rosehips, underpinned by tomato purée, violet blossoms and delicate spicy notes of ripe grape stems.
Palate
Balanced and fragrant with notes of roses and liquorice, supported by a silky texture, fine acid structure and a fresh grip.
Character
Silky, slender yet powerful, featuring a pronounced alpine freshness and vibrant tension.
Pairing
Excellent alongside braised lamb ragout, pan-seared duck breast served pink, or herb-infused lentil dishes.
Notes
Vines planted in 1950 on red clay gravel as well as blue and yellow marl, whole-bunch fermented without destemming, and puristically aged in concrete tanks.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Medium, transparent ruby red.
Nose
A remarkably fragrant opening: nuances of rosehip, tomato purée, fresh wild strawberries and raspberries combine with ethereal violet blossoms. Co-fermenting the whole bunches adds a fine, spicy greenness to the aromatics.
Palate
Incredibly touching and expressive. On the palate, intense notes of rose petals and a touch of liquorice reveal themselves. The silky texture meets a resolute mineral vein from the old Grenache vines, lending the wine an almost svelte, alpine freshness despite all its structural substance. Cool tannins and a vibrant acidity balance the body to perfection.
Terroir & Origin
Harvested in the Southern Rhône AOC of Vacqueyras from a selection of the best parcels, planted in 1950. The parcels unite the terroir of the Hautes Garrigues (red clay gravel for finesse) and the Pendants (blue and yellow marl for power and structure).
Grape Variety & Vinification
A blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah as well as 5% each of Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre. Winemaker Adrien Roustan leaves the grapes unstemmed but crushed for a swift fermentation. Maturation takes place untouched and puristically in concrete tanks without any new oak. The estate has been farmed biodynamically since 2020.
Food Pairings
Pairs brilliantly with slow-cooked lamb casserole with Mediterranean herbs, pan-roasted quail breast or classic ratatouille.
Particularities
The uncompromising whole-bunch fermentation in concrete with no oak influence grants this Rhône wine an unusual transparency, herbal freshness and undeniable vitality.
