Vacqueyras La Grand Comtadine (no reserve) 1996
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Vacqueyras La Grand Comtadine (no reserve) 1996
The wine
Awarded AOC certification since 1990, Vacqueyras entered the tight-knit circle of Côtes du Rhône Crus (local appellations) alongside Gigondas and Châteauneuf. Located in the Vaucluse, the appellation encompasses the municipalities of Vacqueyras and Sarrians above Beaumes-de-Venise. Production here is almost entirely centred around reds, with less than 5% of wine vinified into whites. Tannic and balanced, Vacqueyras reds are well-suited to the ageing process (between 3 and 10 years). Starting with notes of red and dark fruits (blackcurrant, cherry), the wine moves towards aromas of stewed or candied fruits (fig) accompanied by hints of spice. Powerful and rich, the wine nevertheless remains subtle.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Levels: 1 Normal, 2 To 2cmObservations: 3 Marginally marked labels, 3 Marginally damaged labels, 2 Slightly unstuck labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Rhone Valley
Appellation: Vacqueyras
Vintage: 1996
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 1300 hectares
Volume: 45000 hectolitres
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine