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Old vines, unique geological features, specific exposures & altitudes... In each appellation, the excellence of our expertise is showcased through the meticulous selection of distinctive parcels, careful winemaking and precise ageing for wines that are complex and full of character.
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The vintage
2020 is an early vintage with impressive ripeness and exceptionally healthy grapes. After the substantial fall rains, the soil's water reserves were fully recharged. The dry summer led to a great concentration in the berries, and the light early September showers secured a harvest at peak maturity.
Terroir
The plot cuvée "La Ponche" comes from a micro terroir identified by generations of artisan-winegrowers as an extremely friable soil where the roots can easily dig deep to go in search of freshness and essential minerals for development. of the vine.
Winemaking
Harvest between the 7th & 17th Sept..Vinification in vats under controlled temperatures (27-29°C). Fermentation lasts 10 to 15 days. Vatting of 25 days with pumping over. 30% of the wine is aged in oak barrels (1 & 2 wines) for 12 months.
Varietals
Grenache : 65%
Syrah : 25%
Carignan/Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 25%
Carignan/Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
14-16°C
Tasting
Aromas of ripe black fruits and soft spices. The mouth is rich with well-balanced tannins. A long and rich finish.
Food pairings
Beef Wellington, shepherd's pie, roast beef, tortilla, ratatouille...
Reviews
"A bigger, richer wine, the 2020 Vacqueyras La Ponche offers a touch of barrique as well as darker cherry and strawberry fruits. These give way to more spice with time in the glass, and it's medium-bodied, with polished tannins and outstanding length. A blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, and the rest Carignan that has 30% of the blend brought up in oak, it will benefit from a year or two of bottle age and keep for 7-8 years."
