Domaine Montirius Vacqueyras Garrigues 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Montirius
Label Name:
 
Vacqueyras Garrigues
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20 (Oct 2019); Wine Spectator 91 pts (Feb 2021)

Tasting Note
Bright red fruits (cherry, raspberry) with garrigue herbs (thyme, rosemary), black pepper and violet. Silky texture, elegant, supple tannins and a long, spicy-mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: herb-roasted lamb, grilled beef, ratatouille, Provençal chicken, aged Manchego or Comté. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or Cantonese roast pork, five-spice duck, Sichuan-style braised beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; éraflage total (full destemming), fermentation with native yeasts in concrete vats, gentle extraction; aged in cement/neutral vessels; no new oak; biodynamic viticulture, minimal added sulphites at bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Montirius (Saurel family) — family estate in Sarrians, Vacqueyras. Early adopter of biodynamics, focused on old vines, low yields and terroir-driven wines.