France, (Côtes du Rhône AOC)
80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault
15.5%
* Sustainably Farmed
A worthy comparison between the Vacqueyras and Cuvée Romaine can be made at Domaine la Garrigue. Whereas the Romaine trades on a fruitier, more easy-going structure, the Vacqueyras is altogether different. Seeing an additional 6 months in tank, it possesses a notable meaty quality with firmer tannins and a seriously dense core of black fruit and iron. Should you find yourself with a fairly large piece of beef or lamb on your hands, you’d be hard-pressed for a more suitable assistant at the table than this Vacqueyras. For the 2019 vintage, Virginie Combe renamed this cuvée Albert & Camille after her Bernard family ancestors who founded Domaine la Garrigue in the middle of the 19th century.
TASTING NOTES: A powerful and concentrated red wine with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and spice, showcasing rich, full-bodied flavors of dark fruit, liquorice, and earthy notes on the palate, supported by firm tannins and balanced acidity for a long finish; essentially a classic, complex Vacqueyras with a meaty quality and strong red fruit character, ideal for pairing with hearty red meats.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Venison, hard cheeses, umami dishes.
