Grange Rouge
Grange Rouge - Vacqueyras
Red,Vacqueyras
80% Grenache 20% Syrah
history
The Grange rouge vines comes from a family estate located on the hillside terroir of Vacqueyras : the Dentelles de Montmirail . The Dentelles de Montmirail (from the Latin mons mirabilis, ‘extraordinary mountain’) is a small, jagged mountain chain that forms a natural amphitheatre around the sandstone village of Vacqueyras and its surrounding vineyards. Our Grenache and Syrah grapes grown on terraces of limestone and alluvium deposits give to the wine its fruity and powerful character.
Vineyard
With a Mediterranean climate like all the rest of the southern Côtes du Rhône, Vacqueyras is grown on terraces extending from the south-west of the Dentelles de Montmirail foothills to the plateau of Sarrians. The soils are sandy and stony, turning to clay in the south. Vines : 15 years - 8ha - Yield : 35 hl/Ha.
Winemaking
After destemming, grapes are vinified in concrete tanks, with pumping overs and unbalastings, during about 3 weeks. The blend of Grenache and Syrah is aged in our Gigondas cellar: one third is aged 6 months in barrels, while the rest is kept in foudres to soften the tannins. The fruit flavours are thus subtly tempered by the oak.
Tasting notes
On the nose, aromas of undergrowth and small red fruits seasoned with a hint of vanilla develop fullness and roundness on the palate with spicy and peppery notes.
Food pairing
This fine wine will go delightfully with a meat casserole such as lamb or a blue cheese.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
80% Grenache 20% Syrah
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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