Vacqueyras Rouge - Domaine de Logue Toque

Domaine de Longue Toque
Vacqueyras 2015

AOP Vacqueyras Red

Awards

93 pts Vinous
92 pts Jeb Dunnuck
90-92 pts Wine Advocate
16/20 Jancis Robinson
15/20 Bettane & Desseauve
13/20 La Revue du Vin de France

Tasting

“Limpid ruby. Sexy, highly fragrant aromas of spice-accented red berries, incense and potpourri; a smoky mineral element builds in the glass. Sweet, palate-staining black raspberry, floral pastille and spicecake flavors show impressive depth as well as energy. Round and seamless in texture, delivering supple framing tannins and outstanding power and floral-driven persistence.” Vinous Media – Josh Raynolds. 30th Nov 2018.

Food & wine pairings

Lamb or beef stew

Detailed information

Vintage

A classic, high-quality vintage thanks to an auspicious combination of the elements: a steady and regular growth cycle, no water stress, disease and pest free with clean, healthy yields. The Summer was hot and dry but, unlike the 2003 vintage, a constant southerly breeze off the Mediterranean sea helped prevent the grapes from drying out.
Harvest began on the 18th of September 2015 and continued through the 25th.

Grape varieties

73% Grenache, 27% Syrah

Terroir

The Grenache grapes come from gentle slopes, made of safres and Miocene marls, covered with colluvium, to the south and west of the appellation. The Syrah grapes are from the alluvial terrace of the “Garrigues”, covered with pebbles from the Quaternary period, on the western side of the appellation. These natural elements bring balance and finesse of tannins as well as a complex aromatic range going from raspberry to violet through spicy touches of licorice and white pepper.

Winemaking

In 2015, the excellent ripeness of the grapes allowed for long macerations and, thanks to light rack-and-returns, remarkably fine tannins. Strict temperature control during fermentation brought out enticing aromas of ripe, red fruits. 8 months of ageing with Grenache in vats and Syrah in barrels.

Bottled on June 13th, 2016. 15,207 bottles and 567 magnums produced.

ABV : 15% alc. Vegan Friendly.

Service

Serve at around 13° to 15°C. Recommend opening an hour before serving.

Best enjoyed between 2017 and 2025

Degree of alcohol

14,5% vol.

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Domaine de Longue Toque

Nestled in the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail since 1918, the Domaine de Longue Toque is one of the prestigious estates of Maison Gabriel Meffre since 1999. It takes its name from the long groves – ‘touque’ in Provençal – which delimited the parcelles by protecting them from the wind. The vineyards are located on a mosaic of terroirs that draw their original character from different geological layers, altitudes and exposures. The vineyard produces 5 appellations over 47 hectares: Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cairanne, Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu and Côtes du Rhône red and white. After 20 years in Terra Vitis (sustainable viticulture), 2020 marks the first year of certification for organic farming at the Domaine. A continuity in our desire to work the land and the wine with respect for nature and people. 2023 is to be the first harvest of the white Gigondas.