Domaine de la Brunely - Vacqueyras Tour aux Cailles 2012

Name: Domaine de la Brunely - Vacqueyras Tour aux Cailles 2012
Brand: Domaine de la Brunely
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)

Vacqueyras|Red wine

Rhône

Red

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3.4/5 (5 customers)

87-88+/100

Robert Parker

"The Vacqueyras Cuvée la Tour Aux Cailles 2012 is a blend of Grenache and Syrah aged in concrete tanks. Gamey, earthy aromas on olive and mint, and it has plenty of tannins. It will be interesting to see how it develops in bottle. (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker). All the richness of the beautiful sandy-loam garrigues in the south of the appellation, a very fine Vacqueyras!

Features

Estate

Domaine de la Brunely

Cuvée

Tour aux Cailles

Vintage

2012

Designation

Vacqueyras

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

sandy-loam garrigues, south of the appellation

Viticulture

reasonable" culture

Winemaking

pre-fermentation cold maceration for 3 to 5 days at 8°C, maceration for 21 to 28 days with temperature control from 24° to 28°C, low-pressure pneumatic pressing.

Breeding

in concrete vats for 18 to 24 months, then 6 months in bottle

Alcohol content

14,5 %

Tasting & pairing

Eye

beautiful, deep color with garnet hues

Nose

develops aromas of fruits à l'eau de vie, kirsch and gamey accents.

Mouth

tannic, dense and silky structure, with good fullness and roundness, warm finish on kirsch and spices.

Serve

at 14-16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2022

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with lamb, grilled red meats...

Domaine de la Brunely

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Expert opinion

Guide Hachette des vins

Domaine noté Award-winning wines (Wines from this producer regularly win awards in the guide)

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2015 guide) 87-88+/100 (Good wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The Vacqueyras Cuvée la Tour Aux Cailles 2012 is a blend of Grenache and Syrah aged in concrete tanks. Gamey, earthy, olive and mint aromas, and plenty of tannin. It will be interesting to see how it develops in bottle.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.4/5

out of 5 reviews

Note and review by M. GREGORY V. Published on 05/09/2016

A lovely wine with a very soft attack, even a little too soft. The mid-palate begins to pick up and it finishes with a vengeance, revealing all its flavour! A very pleasant discovery.