The name Grande Garrigue is a tribute to the wild, fragrant scrubland that spreads across the southern French hillsides, leaving its mark on both the air and the wine.
Expert's Description
Alain Jaume Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras 2020 is a Red Wine from Vacqueyras, France made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, bottled at 14.5% ABV.
Vacqueyras sits right next to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and shares the same warm climate and stony soil. Alain Jaume's Grande Garrigue cuvée is named after the fragrant scrubland of rosemary, thyme and bay leaf that surrounds the vineyards, clearly traceable in the wine's spicy character.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Juicy dark cherries, fresh blackberries, blueberries and a hint of white pepper.
Palate
Broad and creamy in texture, with layers of spice and a distinct stony minerality.
Finish
Balanced by a fresh, persistent acidity.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass. Pairs with grilled lamb, Provençal stews and spiced sausages.
Specifications
Name: Grande Garrigue Vacqueyras
Producer/Winery: Alain Jaume
Region/Country: Vacqueyras, France
Appellation/Classification: AOC Vacqueyras
Grape Variety(ies): Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14.5%
Size: 75 CL
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Bordeaux Glass
Flavour Profile
Broad · Spicy · Mineral · Fresh
Did You Know?
Garrigue is not just the name of a wine style - it's the landscape itself, low aromatic scrub covering large parts of southern France, which many Rhône wines are said to "taste of".
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