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Presentation
The vintage
2019 has experienced extreme weather conditions: a dry and cold winter, a warm spring and a very hot and dry summer. Thanks to the clay and limestone soils, vines have benefited from good drainage, without suffering from lack of water.
Location
Average age of the vines: 50 years.
Altitude of the vineyard: 150 meters.
Altitude of the vineyard: 150 meters.
Terroir
Parcels are located on the "La Ponche" plain, north of the appellation, on a soil of clay and limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Harvest between the 11th & 25th Sept.
Winemaking
Vinification in vats under controlled temperatures (27-29°C). Fermentation lasts 10 to 15 days. Carignan is vinified without being destemmed. Vatting of 25 days with pumping over.
Ageing
30% of the wine is aged in oak barrels (1 & 2 wines) for 12 months.
Varietals
Grenache : 65%
Syrah : 25%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Syrah : 25%
Mourvèdre : 10%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 15 % vol.
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
16-18°C
Food pairings
Red & grilled meats, ratatouille, lamb stew...
Reviews
""This is thight and structured with firm, intense tannins that frame the fruit nicely. Full-bodied. Impressive for the appellation." "
"Lots of red and blue fruits as well as exotic orange blossom, violets, and pepper, emerge from the 2019 Vacqueyras La Ponche, a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced, ripe yet seamless Vacqueyras from this quality négociant. It has ripe tannins, plenty of mid-palate depth, and outstanding length. Drink bottles over the coming 8-10 years."
