Domaine Montirius Vacqueyras Garrigues 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Montirius
Label Name:
 
Vacqueyras Garrigues
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 70%, Syrah 30%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~90–92; James Suckling 92; Jeb Dunnuck ~88–92; generally praised for garrigue character and texture. Sources: Montirius product listings and critic notes

Tasting Note
Bright red and black fruit (cherry, blackberry), expressive garrigue herbs (thyme, rosemary, lavender), peppery spice, earthy minerality; medium‑full with velvety tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef stew, grilled sausages, ratatouille, roast pork. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Szechuan beef, grilled lamb skewers, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; fully destemmed, lightly crushed; fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks and aged in concrete vats (no new oak); minimal intervention winemaking.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Montirius (Saurel family), a multi‑generation Vacqueyras estate practicing biodynamics since ~1999; works old vines (avg ~60–70 years) focusing on terroir‑driven Rhône reds.