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Country of Origin: France

Region: Vacqueyras, Rhone Valley

Classification: AOC Vacqueyras

Grape Variety: 50% White Grenache, 50% Clairette

Alcohol Content: 13%

Volume: 75cl

Soil: Gravelly soil

Yield: 35 hl/ha. Reasonable cropping; Weeds are controlled in a mechanical way (hoeing-machine).  Ploughing is practiced several times in the year with various depths according to the case.

Winemaking: Grapes are gathered manually in small crates, and then selected though a Conveyor belt. Steeped and squeezed with grape skin at a low temperature (3°C). Clarification and fermentation are carried out at a low temperature. The wine is matured for 8 months in wine barrel.

Serving Temperature: Around 12°C, it is appreciated when the wine is young.

Food Pairings: “Vacqueyras Blanc”, as an appetizer wine, accompanies harmoniously with scallop, European seabass baked in salt and ripe cheese.     

Tasting: This wine smells fine and elegant with a mix of white flowers, juicy white fruits, butter and vanilla. In the mouth, there is an intense aroma of fruits and flowers. This is a well-balanced and delicacy wine with a fresh finish.