Domaine de la Charbonniere
Vacqueyras Red
Domaine de la Charbonniere has always been deeply familial, with the fourth generation of the Maret family now in charge; the eldest daughter, Veronique Maret, took over winemaking responsibilities in 2007 and she and her sister Caroline have run operations since 2014 (though the entire family, including their mother, Mireille, and father, Michel, can still be found working hard in every aspect of the winemaking process). The estate covers 18.5 hectares of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 4 hectares of Vacqueyras (in Sarrians), 2 hectares of Cotes du Rhone, and 3 hectares of IGP. Veronique’s most notable influences at Domaine de la Charbonniere have been to update and modernize the winery itself while also more adamantly employing organic winemaking practices. She brings new perspective and energy to a traditional estate that will surely find itself in the spotlight in vintages to come.
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied red from a region known for full bodied, hearty wines. This is a great introduction to the producer's style - roasted aromas, red and black fruits, spice and underbrush with cassis and black currant.
Press
2017:
91-93 points - Robert Parker
91-92 points Antonio Galloni
91 points - James Suckling
2016:
92 points - Antonio Galloni
91 points - Wine Spectator
90-92 points - Robert Parker
90 points - James Suckling
APPELLATION
Vacqueyras
VARIETAL
Grenache, Syrah
ABV
15%
PHILOSOPHY
Organic