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Domaine Montirius Le Clos Vacqueyras Organic 2017

Vacqueyras AOC

Eric and Christine Saurel are very dedicated winemakers at their biodynamic, fifth generation Rhône estate. This is their cru Vacqueyras, a blend of luscious, low-yielding Syrah and Grenache. Silky with spicy raspberry and toasty liquorice hints.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky bramble and raspberry fruit, herbal and liquorice complexity

Aroma

Herbal, black pepper, liquorice mingle with raspberry and blackberry

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Domaine Montirius Le Clos Vacqueyras Organic 2017

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2030

The cru village of Vacqueyras lies close to Châteauneuf du Pape and produces sensational wines at a more affordable price. Domaine Montirius is a small, highly acclaimed, fifth generation estate there, run by Christine and Eric Saurel. Here they use all native varieties from 30 year old vines and crop at very small yields. They follow biodynamic principles (even more rigorous than organic) to ensure absolute purity of fruit and expression of the terroir. The vineyards teem with flora and fauna and there is no denying the wine tastes remarkable. Le Clos comes from their beautiful, woodland enclosed vineyard, hence its name. A equal split of peppery, black fruit Syrah and raspberry scented Grenache, with no oak, it's a top partner with lamb.

"Shows the real class coming from this cru village of Vacqueyras, at lower than Châteauneuf prices" Jehan Sacaze
Buyer for the Rhône
Map showing Vacqueyras AOC
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