Vacqueyras rouge „Les Vignes du Parc“ AOC 2023

Wine Description for Vacqueyras rouge „Les Vignes du Parc“ AOC 2023 by d’Ouréa

Colour & Appearance

Medium, transparent ruby red – luminous and possessed of a lightness that already hints at the wine’s character.

Nose

A distinctive, almost idiosyncratic bouquet: rosehip and tomato paste meet wild strawberry, raspberry and violet flowers. Those who know that Roustan forgoes destemming will immediately understand where this particular fragrance originates – ripe stems and stalks interweave with the fruit to create an aromatic play of rare originality.

Palate

On the palate, the wine unfolds even more fragrantly than on the nose. A pronounced rose note dominates, accompanied by a whisper of liquorice. The texture is silky, and the minerality – born from ancient Grenache vines on red clay-limestone and variegated marl – lends the wine a remarkable balance: powerful yet almost slender. Fresh acidity and the natural astringency of the stems provide lively tension through to the final sip.

Finish

Long, fresh and mineral-driven – with a lingering echo of flowers and red fruit that underscores the wine’s elegance once more.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from Adrien Roustan’s finest parcels in Vacqueyras: the Hautes Garrigues with red clay-limestone, which imparts finesse and minerality, as well as the Pendants with blue and yellow marl, which contribute power and depth. The vines were planted in 1950 – a treasure of age and rootedness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of Grenache (65%), Syrah (20%) and 5% each of Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The grapes were deliberately not destemmed, merely crushed and fermented rapidly – a craft decision that gives the wine its distinctive character. Aged in concrete vessels, which preserves the purity and freshness of the fruit.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to lamb cutlets with Provençal herbs, grilled merguez or a rustic daube provençale. This Vacqueyras also makes an excellent match with goat’s cheese or a charcuterie board.

Special Features

Roustan’s decision to forgo destemming and age in concrete makes this Vacqueyras a craft counterpoint to the opulent Southern Rhône school – less oak, more truth, more terroir. A wine for the curious.