Vacqueyras Chateau des Tours 2012
750 ml Grenache 80%, Syrah 20% Rhône, France 2012
Vacqueyras Chateau des Tours 2012 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah (Vacqueyras, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £290.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£290.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.6
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Grenache + Syrah prior
body
4 / 5
full
Grenache + Syrah prior · Vacqueyras rule · merchant: full-bodied
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Grenache + Syrah prior · Vacqueyras rule
acidity
2 / 5
gentle
Grenache + Syrah prior
oak
2 / 5
little
Grenache + Syrah prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Southern Rhône
Origin
Vacqueyras · Rhône · France
inferred from Southern Rhône
Grapes
Grenache, Syrah
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
organic
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Grenache
Typical aromas: strawberry, raspberry, red plum, white pepper, dried herbs. Serve at 15–17 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
Château des Tours Rayas Vacqueyras 2012 is a full-bodied Syrah/Grenache blend from the Vacqueyras appellation of the southern Rhône Valley. This property is owned and managed by Emmanuel Raynaud, the winemaker of the iconic Château Rayas. The estate`s Vacqueyras is produced from organically farmed vines and is typically a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah.
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