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Understanding and succeeding this vintage required, indeed, presence in the Vineyard, careful work, a certain patience, and even, clearly, a genuine expertise…
Despite being described as “Great” by some Vignerons, its considerable heterogeneity, depending on the sectors, requires us to take a certain measure...
Shaped by very finkle spring weather conditions, this very demanding and singular vintage will remain engraved in winegrowers memories.
Cryptogamic pressure during the vegetative cycle was such that even the most hardened Vignerons were not necessarily rewarded for their painstaking, even relentless work in their vineyards. Damages on leaves and bunches vary... but Grenache yields are historically low, mainly due to the mildiou and the resulting severe sorting. Fortunately, the non-deleterious summer heat, combined with the “King Mistral”, enabled us to approach the harvest in slightly more serene conditions.
Thermal amplitudes in September were well marked and appreciated. However, phenolic ripeness were slow and not always achieved. Unfortunately, too many wines show a certain tannin and phenolic unbalance. Only patient Vigneron with “healthy” vineyards, willing to harvest late and sort, were able to pick grapes of highest quality. Successful wines will be rare this year!
Les Garrigues
AgeingFermented and aged 7 months in 1 and 2 years old barrels
13
BottlingNo fining and very light filtration
CépagesClairette : 20 % Grenache blanc : 20 % Roussanne : 20 % Marsanne : 15 % Viognier : 15 % Bourboulenc : 10 %
Full-bodied, with a touch of oiliness on the palate. It has impressive concentration and freshness – a sound balance of varieties creating a harmonious white Vacqueyras with a long finish. The oak is well integrated and adds length and complexity.
Decanter
, 91/100
, 2025-09-29
Flint smoke wafts atop yellow apple, sweet wild herbs and fresh-cut chives in this delicious, fleshy, mineral-rich white. Medium-bodied and silky, with a touch of marzipan on the long, succulent finish.
Wine Spectator
, 91/100
, 2026-01-31
Based on 20% each Grenache, Clairette, Roussanne, and Viognier, with 10% each Bourboulenc and Marsanne, and aged six months in older barrels, the 2024 Vacqueyras Blanc offers crushed citrus, ripe lemon, chalky minerality, and white flower notes on the nose. It's medium-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with a focused, mineral-driven style that has a terrific mix of richness, freshness, and limestone-like minerality. This is classic Southern Rhône white goodness that will drink well over the coming 4-5 years.
Jeb Dunnuck
, 93/100
, 2026-01-17