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Clos des Cazaux Vacqueyras Cuvee Saint Roch
Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux
France - Rhone Valley - Vacqueyras AOC

This cuvée is named after the church Saint Roch, owned by the Family.

Deep color. Intense and persistent red fruits, such as strawberry and black cherry. Expressive and delicate at the same time. The finish is long and the tannins are quite round and well balanced.

Specifications
Appellation
Vacqueyras AOC
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre
Age of vines
30 to 60 years (50 years old average)
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Clayey sandy slopes & limestone marl
Vinification
This is from a selection of grapes coming from the same slope every year.
Grapes are hand picked, destemmed between 50% and 100% depending on the vintage conditions. Grapes are not crushed. About 15-20 days fermentation according to vintage (each grape varietal is fermented separately). Aged in stainless steel tanks for 12 months and an additional 12 months in enamel coated concrete tank. No fining, light filtration.
Production
2,000 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Enjoy this wine with meat cooked in red wine sauce (such as Boeuf Bourguignon).

Producer Information: Domaine Le Clos des Cazaux

Founded in 1905 by Gabriel Archimbaud, Domaine Clos de Cazaux is now run by his grandsons Jean-Michel and Frédéric Vache.
The Vache and Archimbaud families are amongst the oldest ...
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