91-93/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Pure fruit
"A bigger, richer wine, the 2019 Vacqueyras Ora boasts a deeper purple color as well as an exceptional nose of ripe blackberry and redcurrant intermixed with plenty of garrigue, toasty spice, charcuterie and peppery notes. Medium- to full-bodied, it has a fat, opulent mid-palate with plenty of Provencal charm and will be impressive from the start." (Jeb Dunnuck 2020)
Features
Estate
Domaine de La Verde
Cuvée
Ora
Vintage
2019
Designation
Vacqueyras
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
55% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil on a plateau of rounded pebbles - Unique "La Verde" locality to the west of the Vacqueyras appellation
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, gentle and long maceration in temperature-controlled concrete vats (28-30°C) with immersed cap, Grenache / Syrah / Mourvèdre vinified separately, part of the Syrah and Mourvèdre will spend a year in barrel before blending for bottling.
Breeding
2/3 in concrete tanks and 1/3 in new French oak barrels, no fining, light filtering
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, dark red colour
Nose
Sweet spices, pepper and ripe red berries, notes of jam and vanilla
Mouth
Great complexity with a smooth, round texture and beautiful, supple tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2024-2026
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with roast kid leg with juniper, slices of potato sautéed with onions, garlic and savory...
Domaine de La Verde
Vacqueyras
Expert opinion
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Jancis Robinson
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Vinous A. Galloni
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 91-93/100
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A bigger, richer wine, the 2019 Vacqueyras Ora boasts a deeper purple color as well as an exceptional nose of ripe blackberry and redcurrant intermixed with plenty of garrigue, roasted spices, charcuterie and peppery notes. Medium to full-bodied, it has a fat, opulent mid-palate with plenty of Provencal charm, and will be impressive from the start.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 20/11/2021
Vacqueyras characterized by a smoothness and finesse of touch. Very fruity and velvety on the palate, with subtle vanilla, leather and spice flavors. Lovely length, with well-balanced acidity and a hint of pepper. Score of 3.7 and average R.Q/P as competition is fierce in this 15/17€ price range (Xavier Vignon, Sang des Cailloux, Duvernay, Perrin...). Drink at 18° after 2 h aeration with a chili con carné, in keeping with the spicy, animal notes of this cuvée.
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Note and review by M. MARTIAL S. Published on 06/06/2023
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Note and review by M. NATHAN P. Published on 27/01/2023
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Note and review by M. PASCAL T. Published on 01/10/2022
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