Domaine de L'Ameillaud Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2007

$10.99 -- Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan

Purchase Domaine de L'Ameillaud Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2007

It is labeled a Vin de Pays de Vaucluse because the grapes come from vineyards just outside the Côtes-du-Rhône zone. approach to wine making is to treat the raw materials with great respect . . . they are not quite organic but only a whisker away from being able to make this claim. The winemaker is a traditionalist and does not use wood, the wines are matured in traditional cement tanks before being transferred to stainless steel before bottling.Nonetheless it is fresh and attractive with typical Rhone flavors buttressed by just enough tannin to keep the wine lively. For great values in French wines, it pays to look outside the more popular appellations. A medium bodied gem with muted dark fruit aromas that hold up through a bold finish. Good acidity makes this a food-friendly wine.

Cheese Pairings: Chaourace, Camembert, Brie de Meaux

Food Pairings: Scallops, Tuna Steak

Purchase Domaine de L'Ameillaud Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2007

Vintage: 2007

Region: Vaucluse, France

Organic: No

Rating: NR

Lifespan: Drink now

Grape: Blend

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