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Domaine de Montvac Cuvée Vincila 2003
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Vacqueyras is a village in the Northern Vaucluse and has had Cru designation for more than 20 years. Domaine de Montvac is owned by Cécile Dussere, who represents the third generation of female ownership of the property (and since she has three daughters and no sons, there looks to be a fourth). The winery is named for the nearby Dentelles de Montmirail and the village of Vacqueyras. Mme. Dusserre is also the winemaker, producing Vacqueyras and Gigondas wines. Her husband, Phillipe Cartoux, manages the vineyard and owns and makes wine for an excellent winery of his own nearby, Domaine des Espiers. Montvac wines, like Mme. Dusserre herself, are fabulous. If you speak French, by all means stop by for a visit. She looks like the professional ballet dancer she trained to become, and she's knowledgeable, passionate about the wines, and fun above all. Plus, you'll get to drink spectacularly well.

First Vine is the first importer to bring Montvac wines to Washington, DC.

2003 was a spectacular year for wines in this part of the world, and we are extremely fortunate in getting our hands on some Montvac 2003 Cuvée Vincila. Like the 2005 (also a good year) it's a specially-blended red made from 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah. It's aged in oak, and the higher percentage of Syrah than typically found in Vacqueryas reds gives it an intriguing depth of flavor. Smooth and beautifully-balanced, the Vincila is just a tad bigger than the Vacqueyras red. The oak gives it richness and slight vanilla undertones that set of the fruit, leather, and tobacco notes. The 2003 has aged to a majestic richness that's hard to find elsewhere -- so take a visit to the past and try it!

Alc. 14% by vol.

producer / region: Domaine de Montvac

type: Red Vacqueyras Wine

grapes:
60% Grenache, 40% Syrah

category:
reds to impress

food pairing suggestions:
Try it alone as an aperitif, or pair it with red meats, mushrooms, roasted vegetables, or grilled tuna.

drink when? Drink now or hold up to 2 years