2020 Domaine d'Ouréa Vacqueyras

Region: AOC Vacqueyras < Rhône Valley < France

Grape: Grenache

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified Organic, biodynamic; 60 year old vines on Miocène clay soils; whole cluster fermentation then aged in concrete; bottled, unfined/unfiltered, with minimal added SO2; 13% ABV

Winemaker: Adrien Roustan

• Biodynamic Vacqueyras that is singing now, but she will age beautifully
• All the classic Rhône feels plus its super natural
• Ripe raspberries, wild strawberries, fig, Provençal herbs
• Elegant and refined, not a hairy, high-ABV beast
• For sharing with your parents

More about Domaine d'Ouréa
After getting his oenology degree and working in Burgundy and California, Adrien took over his Grandpa's estate and transitioned the vineyard to organics (certified in 2012).  But farming requires patience, and it took over a decade to restore natural balance in the vineyards and wines through organic practices. For Adrien, the shift to biodynamics is a natural extension of his philosophy. In 2020, he decided to convert the entire estate to biodynamic farming. This marks a new chapter in the estate’s history, dedicated to producing exceptional wines from the Southern Rhône.  With the support of Hissam Jait and a team of seasonal workers, Adrien has built a close-knit group dedicated to the daily care of the vineyard and cellar. The team handles all tasks manually, from pruning and trellising to planting and ploughing. The plots are cultivated using natural methods striving to balance the grapes and terroir to produce refined, elegant, and delicate wines. The entire vineyard is harvested by hand to ensure the utmost respect for the grapes as they reach the vat. Adrien is a strong advocate of manual harvesting, believing it results in vibrant, fresh, and radiant wines.