Domaine de la Monardière, Vacqueyras, Les 2 Monardes 2023
Domaine de la Monardière, Vacqueyras, Les 2 Monardes 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Vacqueyras, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, beef stew, barbecue.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rasteau, Touillères, Domaine La Collière 2024 Domaine La Collière · Rhône | £21.00 | |||
| Château de Saint Cosme 'Les Deux Albion' Rouge 2023 Chateau de Saint Cosme · Rhône | £21.50 | |||
| Domaine des Escaravailles Les Coteaux Rasteau 2020 Domaine des Escaravailles · Rhône | £21.98 | |||
| Les Coteaux Schisteux, Seguret 2022 Boutinot France · Rhône | £19.59 |
Domaine de la Monardière sits at the heart of Vacqueyras, where the Marthouret family has farmed the same parcels for three generations. Their flagship 'Les 2 Monardes' blends old-vine Grenache with Syrah and Mourvèdre from hillside vineyards, creating a wine that captures the wild, herb-scented character of this southern Rhône appellation. We find this 2023 showing the concentrated fruit and Mediterranean warmth that makes Vacqueyras so compelling, yet with enough structure to develop beautifully over the next few years.