Domaine de la Curnière, AOC Vacqueyras, Red, 2023

The Rame family, from Vacqueyras, settled on the "La Curnière" lieu-dit and started planting vines by the end of the 18th Century. More than two centuries later, the Rame family perpetuates its know-how and runs the vineyards under sustainable practices to offer a fruity and authentic wine.

2023 was a year full of contrasts: warm temperatures at the end of December and beginning of January raised concerns about early budding; a return to normalcy continued until February with relatively cool weather; a persistent drought accompanied by a strong Mistral wind, followed by regular rainfall until the end of June. Thanks to constant vigilance in the vineyards, the berries were healthy and well-ripened when harvest started, promising one of the finest vintages of the past decade.

On these sunny slopes, north of the village of Vacqueyras, Grenache & Syrah grapes flourish on a great terroir, made of fine, light-brown clay sands of the "Font des Papes cone" (Miocene period - end of the Tertiary).

Traditional vinification. Fermentation lasts 12 days in stainless steel tanks, under controlled temperatures.

8-10 months in oak barrels