2023 Vacqueyras Domaine de Fenouillet

📌 Description

Vacqueyras 2023 – Domaine de Fenouillet is a generous and structured red wine, typical of the great Southern Rhône style. The sun-filled and balanced 2023 vintage offers ripe fruit supported by freshness, bringing both precision and drinkability. This cuvée perfectly expresses the richness of Vacqueyras terroir while maintaining elegance.

🍇 Grape Varieties

A classic blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Aromatic profile: blackberry, black cherry, plum, garrigue, spices, pepper, and a subtle liquorice note.

🌍 Region / Country

Southern Rhône – Vacqueyras (France).

Clay-limestone and stony soils provide structure, concentration, and complexity.

🌡️ Serving Temperature

Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).

Decant for about 1 hour before serving.

⏳ Ageing Potential

8 to 15 years.

• 2025–2030: generous fruit and immediate charm.

• 2031–2040+: development toward spiced, leather, and garrigue notes.

👁️ Appearance

• Color: deep ruby with violet reflections.

• Clarity: bright.

• Legs: regular.

👃 Nose

• Aromatic intensity: expressive and warm.

• First nose: ripe dark fruits.

• Second nose: garrigue, spices, subtle liquorice.

👄 Palate

• Attack: broad and generous.

• Structure: present but integrated tannins, balanced freshness.

• Dominant aromas: blackberry, black cherry, spices, Mediterranean herbs.

• Overall balance: powerful and harmonious.

• Length: persistent with a lightly spicy finish.

🍽️ Food Pairings

• Grilled meats.

• Roast lamb.

• Sauce-based dishes.

• Aged cheeses.

⭐ Overall Impression / Style

A structured and generous Vacqueyras combining southern power with balance. A typical and expressive cuvée.