In the glass
Aroma: fresh cherry, garrigue, pepper, light leather, earthy mineral
Palate: cherry jam, warm spice, tobacco, medium tannins, dry mineral finish
Approachable, fruit-forward Vacqueyras from the Brusset family; good value, herb-accented, and excellent for weeknight drinking.
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork ribs with herbes de Provence
Medium-bodied Grenache matches grilled pork beautifully. -
Salade Nicoise
Herb notes and fresh cherry fruit pair naturally with Niçoise flavours.
How to serve Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pork ribs with herbes de Provence, Salade Nicoise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Brusset is a family estate in Cairanne with vineyards across several Southern Rhone appellations including Vacqueyras. Their Vacqueyras is produced from Grenache-dominant plots in the appellation.
- 1990 — Brusset Vacqueyras first produced from estate parcels in the appellation
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Brusset
- Grapes
- Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%)
- Classification
- Vacqueyras AOC
- Oak
- Old foudres; no new oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras
What does Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras taste like?
On the nose, fresh cherry, garrigue, pepper, light leather, earthy mineral. On the palate, cherry jam, warm spice, tobacco, medium tannins, dry mineral finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. Approachable, fruit-forward Vacqueyras from the Brusset family; good value, herb-accented, and excellent for weeknight drinking.
When should I drink Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras?
Grilled pork ribs with herbes de Provence is the canonical pairing; Salade Nicoise is the other strong match. Medium-bodied Grenache matches grilled pork beautifully.
What grapes are in Domaine Brusset Vacqueyras?
The blend is Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%), Mourvedre (10%). The wine is classified as Vacqueyras AOC.