Vacqueyras AOP 2023, Francois Xavier Lambert
Vacqueyras in the Cotes du Rhone is known for it's big, bold reds, but what we particularly like about this cuvee from Domaine Lambert, is its soft, subtle and fruity tannins and complex layers of fruit, spice and vanilla.
In the glass
Ruby red colour with purple undertones. Concentrated, red berry nose with plenty of spice. Fruity currants and strawberries on the palate with complex notes of sweet spice, white pepper and vanilla. Smooth texture and beautifully round tannins on the finish.
The clay and clay limestone soils of the region benefit from a layer of pebbles. The grapes are hand picked at optimum ripeness and sorted manually before making their way to the cellars. Each grape variety is vinified separately to protect their individual qualities. Long, soft maceration in concrete tanks, cap immersed. A proporiton of the Syrah and Mourvedre spend a year in oack barrels before blending the cuvee. Very lightly filtered.
About the vineyard
Family growers based in the west of the Cotes du Rhone Vacqueras appellation. Focus on low-intervention wine making and utmost respect for the terroir.
Mixed Cases
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