AOP Vacqueyras Rouge Cuvée Spéciale
New cuvee created from the 2015 vintage following the acquisition by Caroline and Véronique of a new plot situated in "Cabane" lieu-dit on more than 1 hectare 50.
This 50-year-old vineyard takes root in sandy clay soils.
Grapes: Majority of Grenache, Other Grape Varieties (Syrah)
Viticulture: Rigorous bud pruning. Furthermore, green harvesting and leaf thinning are done.
The picking is entirely by hand, with sorting in the vineyard and again in the cellar.
Winemaking:
Harvesting is done manually with a rigorous double sorting in the vineyard and in the cellar. De-stemming at 80%.
Vinification of Grenache and other grape varieties together, in a frustoconical wooden vats
Maceration lasts approximately 4 to 6 weeks, daily pumping over, load shedding or trapping;
The malolactic fermentation takes place in half-muids.
Ageing: It is done in demi-muids (500 to 600 L cask)
SERVICE TIP: Around 16 ° C-18 ° C. If possible, consider decanting the wine.
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( )(casks/oak vat) dark red. Blackberry, raspberry, buffed leather airs lead the nose, a sweet crème de menthe angle present. The palate has inner vigour, if not yet integrated; there are some slightly chalky tannins and their “wire” along the late stages, after the mixed berry fruits of the attack. This needs time to fuse and to amplify further. There are flashes of fruit late on that indicate that it can get together. Decanting advised. 15.5°. From mid-2019. 2030-31John Livingstone – February 2018
20 Jan 2020- John LIVINGSTONECuvée Spéciale- Vacqueyras- 2016- Rouge -
Slightly creamy nuances. Light toffee and spice across ripe, brambly plums and dark berries. The palate has redder-fruit flavors. Sheer, measured and nicely balanced with plenty of flavor. Drink or hold.
93 Points – James Suckling – August 2018
20 Jan 2020- James SucklingCuvée Spéciale- Vacqueyras- 2016- Rouge -
The 2016 Vacqueyras Cuvée Spéciale is a killer Vacqueyras that has tons of violets, spice, and minerality as well as more garrigue and sweet Grenache fruit with time in the glass. Deep, medium to full-bodied, gorgeously textured, and balanced, it needs short-term cellaring but will keep for a decade.
(92-94 Points) – Jeb Dunnuck – August 2018
20 Jan 2020- Jeb DunnuckCuvée Spéciale- Vacqueyras- 2016- Rouge -
2015
(large barrel/casks) mild red robe, typical Grenache. The bouquet is also a genuine child of the Grenache thanks to its serene strawberry and plum-fruited, hum of flowers aroma. It has a dainty outer quality, with some steady depth within. The palate works well on its fluid, stroking texture, giving a raspberry jam, thick coulis flavour with liberal pepper spicing. The finish is lightly chewy, with sound freshness. This is an interesting Vacqueyras delivered with some subtleties. There is power that is pretty well camouflaged. 15°. 4,200 b. 100% Gren. From spring 2018. 2028-
Tasting 30 March 2017
30 Mar 2017- John LIVINGSTONECuvée Spéciale- Vacqueyras- 2015- Rouge