Vacqueyras rouge AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Vacqueyras rouge AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum by d’Ouréa

Colour & appearance

Medium ruby red, clear and inviting in the glass – even visually, the pronounced Grenache influence is evident.

Nose

A bouquet of ripe raspberries, wild strawberries and a hint of fig. These are joined by liquorice, Provençal herbs, a touch of dog rose and a fine earthy note. The whole-bunch fermentation shines through as a spicy, greenish stem character – lending the wine definition and tension.

Palate

A true charmer: supple, berry-fruited and remarkably balanced. The tannins are exceptionally fine, the acidity ripe yet lively. Almost slender in the best sense – a wine with freshness, grace and great drinkability, without any heaviness.

Finish

Mineral-driven, long and fresh – the stem notes bring additional vibrancy right through to the very end.

Terroir & origin

Adrien Roustan’s home is Vacqueyras, where he holds his largest holdings. For this wine, he selects the finest parcels from two very different terroirs: the Hautes Garrigues with their red clay-limestone bring finesse and minerality, while the Pendants with blue and yellow marl provide power and depth. The vineyard was planted in 1950 – old vines that one can truly taste.

Grape varieties & vinification

The blend: 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, plus 5% each of Cinsault, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The grapes are not destemmed, but crushed with whole stems and fermented promptly – maturation takes place in concrete. No new wood, no cosmetic interventions: just grape, terroir and patience.

Food recommendations

A versatile table wine in the best sense: ideal with chicken à la Provençale, equally so with a savoury tarte tatin aux tomates or rack of lamb with white beans and confit tomatoes. In magnum format, it is the perfect wine for a long table amongst friends.

Special features

Roustan has farmed organically since 2010 (certified since 2012) and has cultivated his parcels biodynamically since 2020 – entirely by hand, from pruning to harvest. He eschews oenological additives, using only a minimal amount of sulphur. The result is a Vacqueyras of rare lightness and vitality – far removed from the heaviness often associated with the southern Rhône.