Domaine Le Colombier Vacqueyras

Region
France - Rhône
Owner
Jean-Louis Mourre
Winemaker
Jean-Louis Mourre
Size
22 hectare
Established
1962
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Since 1962, the Mourre family has been producing wines in Vacqueyras, Rhône valley, South East of France.

With a training in geology, Jean-Louis Mourre took over the estate in 1995. He considers the sedimentary soils, the flora, the climate and the wine making in order to make a consistent quality each vintage. Le Colombier produces around 18000 cases of wine per year of AOP Vacqueyras, AOP Côtes du Rhône, AOP Ventoux and IGP Méditerranée.

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Vacqueyras 'Tradition', , Domaine Le Colombier

Vacqueyras 'Tradition'

Origin: Vacqueyras

Since 1962, the Mourre family has been producing wines in Vacqueyras, Rhône valley, South East of France. With a training in geology, Jean-Louis Mourre took over the estate in 1995. He considers the sedimentary soils, the flora, the climate and the wine making in order to make a consistent quality each vintage. Le Colombier produces around 18000 cases of wine per year of AOP Vacqueyras, AOP Côtes du Rhône, AOP Ventoux and IGP Méditerranée.

Vinification

Clay, sandstone and limestones terroir with a yield of 35 hl/ha. No ageing in wood in order to maintain the fruit.

Grape Variety
Grenache/Garnacha 70%, Syrah/Shiraz 20%, Mourvèdre 10%
Alcohol by Volume
14.5% ABV
Wine Style
Red Wines
Closure
Cork

Winemaker's Notes

Ruby red colour. Cherry and small red fruit appear immediately in the nose and in mouth. A very good balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol.

Available Vintages & Format

SKUDescriptionFormatVintageAvailabilityTrade PriceStock (Cases)
B2213070VACQUEYRAS Tradition 17Bottle (75cl)2017 Trade only--
B2213071VACQUEYRAS Tradition 19Bottle (75cl)2019 Trade only--

This is not a formal quotation. Prices shown are per bottle (size as indicated) DPD excluding VAT. All wines are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale.
Stock reported in cases of 12 bottles, 24 halves, 6 magnums (all 9L). Oversize bottles in single units.


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