Vacqueyras
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 to 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, roasted duck breast with a blackberry reduction, or hearty wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted under the guidance of Pierre-Henri Morel in collaboration with Michel Chapoutier, this Vacqueyras showcases the classic complexity of the Southern Rhône. Grown on alluvial terraces rich in rounded quartz pebbles (galets roulés) and clay-limestone soils, the vines benefit from intense Mediterranean sunshine balanced by the drying Mistral wind. The winemaking focuses on varietal purity, relying primarily on Grenache complemented by Syrah, fermented with temperature control and aged mostly in concrete or large oak foudres to preserve vivid fruit expression and structural elegance.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2007 by Pierre-Henri Morel in partnership with renowned Rhône vintner Michel Chapoutier, the Pierre Henri Morel label was born from a shared passion for the diverse terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley. Based in Tain-l'Hermitage and sourcing fruit from esteemed appellations including Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the estate focuses on showcasing the authentic character and complexity of regional microclimates. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes meticulous parcel selection, gentle vinification, and thoughtful aging to preserve fruit purity and structural finesse. The resulting red wines, predominantly crafted from old-vine Grenache and Syrah, are celebrated for their expressive balance of dark berry fruit, savory garrigue, and refined tannins.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%