Red wine - Vacqueyras La Dame de la Garrigue 2023

Our Vacqueyras red La Dame de la Garrigue, produced by Gigondas LaCave, perfectly embodies the elegance of the southern Côtes du Rhône wines. Coming from a terroir of scrubland and limestone soils at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, this red wine reveals all the aromatic richness and finesse that one expects from a Vacqueyras. It first seduces with its light red color with ruby highlights. The nose is expressive, marked by aromas of red fruits such as cherry, wild strawberry and redcurrant, enhanced by notes of garrigue, liquorice and a subtly smoky touch. On the palate, this red Vacqueyras is supple and round, with melted tannins and a lovely freshness. The balance between fruit, structure and elegance makes it an accessible wine while remaining distinguished. Éproduced using traditional vinification methods, with a long 21-day vatting period in concrete vats, complete destemming, manual punching down and moderate pumping over, this wine benefits from ageing that respects its fruit and its typical characteristics. The choice of the concrete tank allows its natural liveliness to be preserved without masking the expression of the terroir. It is ideally enjoyed at a temperature of 16 to 18°C. This wine is ready to drink now, but it can also be kept for 5 to 7 years in the cellar, gaining in complexity. This red Vacqueyras pairs perfectly with grilled meats, a charcuterie platter, eggplant confit with tomato or spicy Mediterranean-inspired dishes. It also goes very well with mature cheeses or vegetarian dishes rich in Provençal herbs. A wine of character, faithful to its origin, for lovers of generous, supple and charming reds.