Domaine du Terme - Vacqueyras - Rouge - 2021

Wine:

Benefiting from a cool vintage, the 2021 red Vacqueyras bears witness to the beautiful ripeness of the Grenache grape, releasing notes of red fruit, spices and maquis herbs. The wine's lovely substance, concentrated without excess, offers fresh, juicy fruit that's not too rich, but remains extremely well-balanced and measured. If the pleasure is immediate, this wine can be drunk quietly over 10 years, favoring autumn and winter recipes, such as meat in sauce or game. A real treat! Rated 92/100 by the Comité.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand. Traditional vinification. Aged in vats.

Color:

Deep, brilliant garnet red.

Nose:

Ripe Grenache aromas of ripe red fruit with delicate hints of spice and dried garrigue herbs.

Palate:

Attractive, concentrated, fresh and generous on the palate, with fine, velvety tannins. This supple cuvée is elegant and promises good ageing potential.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Gyozas with pheasant, mallard fillet with chilli and roast potatoes, peasant pie with mushrooms and chicken.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A hidden gem of Gigondas and Vacqueyras, Domaine du Terme is a charming estate managed by the Gaudin family for five generations. Tucked away at the "terminus" of the ancient Principality of Orange, to which Gigondas once belonged, the vineyard stretches across the plateau at an altitude of 200 meters.

The contiguous 11 hectares produce tender and balanced wines, modestly aged in tanks and large barrels in a traditional manner. No frills, just the terroir speaking and the fruit bursting forth!