Vacqueyras
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted duck, wild mushroom stew
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Originating from the sun-drenched terroirs of the Southern Rhône Valley, Pierre Henri Morel's Vacqueyras highlights the rich soil diversity of an appellation nestled near the Dentelles de Montmirail. Vacqueyras was elevated to full Cru status in 1990, celebrated for producing powerful yet finely balanced red wines. The vineyards sit on alluvial terraces laden with clay, limestone, and rounded stones (galets roulés), which store heat during the day and warm the vines at night. Dominated by Grenache alongside Syrah and Mourvèdre, this cuvée undergoes traditional vinification with controlled extraction to retain freshness. It presents a rich sensory profile characterized by ripe blackberry, dark plum, cracked black pepper, and distinct dried garrigue herbs, framed by firm, velvety tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2008, Pierre Henri Morel is a distinguished Southern Rhône producer created through a partnership between Pierre-Henri Morel and acclaimed winemaker Michel Chapoutier. Situated in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the estate focuses on highlighting the exceptional terroirs of top appellations including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, and Côtes du Rhône. Employing meticulous vineyard care and traditional minimal-intervention winemaking techniques, the domain crafts concentrated, elegant Grenache-dominant wines. Their flagship offering, the single-vineyard Châteauneuf-du-Pape Lieu-dit Pignan, is celebrated for its fragrant aromatics, silky tannins, and impressive cellaring capacity.