Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras 2022

La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras 2022 is a generous, sun‑ripened Southern Rhône red built on Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, showing ripe dark fruit, garrigue spice, warm earth and smooth, integrated tannins. It’s a classic Vacqueyras profile: powerful yet harmonious, with the richness of the 2022 vintage clearly on display. Concise Takeaway A ripe, full, spicy Vacqueyras with black fruit, sweet spice, garrigue, warm earth and smooth tannins, aged in concrete to preserve purity and freshness. Tasting Notes Black fruit — ripe black cherry, elderberry, dark plum. Garrigue & spice — herbs de Provence, Chinese five spice, subtle pepper. Warm earth & hot stones — classic Vacqueyras terroir expression. Mocha & leather — gentle complexity from ripe fruit and terroir. Texture: Medium‑full body, ripe pliant tannins, lively acidity, generous finish. Grape Composition Grenache — 60% Syrah — 25% Mourvèdre — 15% Terroir & Winemaking Appellation: Vacqueyras AOC, Southern Rhône. Soils: Galets roulés, clay‑limestone, sandstone — giving power, finesse and complexity. Climate: Mediterranean heat + mistral winds for perfect ripening. Winemaking: Aged in concrete tanks to preserve fruit purity and freshness. Alcohol: 14.5%. Style & Reception Generous structure, ripe tannins already well integrated. Silky, succulent fruit with vibrant acidity. Value standout for Southern Rhône drinkers. Vivino score: 3.9 (all vintages). Food Pairing Beef (ribeye, bavette, braised dishes) Lamb (herb‑crusted, slow‑cooked) Game (venison, wild boar) Smoked meats & stews These align with consumer pairing data for the producer’s Southern Rhône reds. Style Snapshot Aspect Vacqueyras 2022 – La Grand Comtadine Fruit Black cherry, elderberry, plum Spice Garrigue, five spice, pepper Earth Hot stones, warm earth Body Medium‑full, ripe tannins Winemaking Concrete ageing for purity Drink window 2025–2033 (peak 2029–2033)