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Located in the Rhône Valley, Domaine de Verquière is a 45-hectare estate straddling the Sablet, Plan de Dieu, Rasteau and Vacqueyras appellations. Handed down from father to son for 4 generations, Domaine is today run by Thibaut CHAMFORT.
The latter ensures the continuity and development of the family business, while respecting its traditions. With a wealth of experience in France and abroad (California, South Africa), Thibaut aims to enhance the value of his heritage in a spirit of continuous quality improvement, and to place the wines of Domaine de Verquière among the benchmarks of the Rhône Valley.
Passionate and concerned about his environment, he converted the vineyard to organic farming and obtained certification in 2014 (Vins Biologiques certifiés FR BIO 10). The soil is worked deeply to decompact it and encourage microbial life, all with the aim of fostering the expression of the terroir. From the very stony clay-limestone slopes of Rasteau to the red pebble-carpeted terraces of Plan de Dieu, Sablet also stands out for its yellow saffron hills and terraces mixed with sand and red clay, which give the wines a unique character.
With its lovely deep garnet color, this wine has a nose reminiscent of stone fruits such as plum and cherry. After aeration, more complexity is revealed, with aromas of chocolate and sweet spices. The palate is warm from the outset and continues with a dense body. Melted tannins add a silky texture to the fruity, gourmet aromas. All in all, a charming yet distinctive Vacqueyras.
Technical information
- Vineyard area: 45 ha
- Soils: Les garrigues, clay-limestone terraces and cailloutis
- Varietals : 20% Syrah and 70% Grenache, 10% Cinsault
- Average age of vineyard: 30 years
- Planting density: 4000 vines/ha
- Harvesting: Manual
- Wine-making: Grapes are hand-picked and sorted. The harvest is completely destemmed. Fermentation is temperature-controlled using a heat exchanger. Traditional vatting lasts 30 to 35 days
- Maturation: 20% in 400L barrels
