93/100
James Suckling
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91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"Fruity, elegant tannins and balance".
An excellent introduction to the world of "La Verde", Vacqueyras Prélude develops subtle aromas of red berries (redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry), opening up to notes of violet and garrigue. Smooth and suave on the palate, with elegant, coated tannins and a long finish of morello cherry.
Features
Estate
Domaine de La Verde
Cuvée
Prélude
Vintage
2023
Designation
Vacqueyras
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
55% Grenache, 23% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soil covered with small pebbles, alluvial soil and glacial terraces from the Riss, unique "La Verde" locality to the west of the Vacqueyras appellation.
Viticulture
Reasoned, HVE 3
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Each plot and grape variety is vinified separately, with very gentle maceration of the grapes in raw concrete overflow vats for 20 to 35 days, and controlled vinification temperatures.
Breeding
14 months in concrete vats
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Intense, brilliant garnet red with light violet highlights
Nose
Generous, with subtle aromas of red berries (redcurrant, raspberry, crushed strawberry), opening onto notes of violet and garrigue.
Mouth
Smooth and suave, elegantly coated tannins, long finish with notes of morello cherry.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Open
1h before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with gnocchi alla Sorrentina, roast kid leg with juniper, sliced potatoes 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
James Suckling
Rated (guide 2024) 93/100 (Vintage 2022)
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100 (Vintage 2022)
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
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