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Domaine le Couroulu

Owner: Guy Ricard
Address: Place de la Pousterle 84190 Vacqueyras
Tel. 490 65 84 83
Direct sale: Monday - Saturday 8.00-12.00 and 13.30-19.00

The domain owns 19 ha in Vacqueyras (13 ha), Cotes du Rhone and Vin du Pays. The property has been in possession of the family since 1928. Guy Richard is the third generation at the domain. 
The name of the domain comes from the provencal name for the curlew, "couroulu".

Two cuvées of red Vacqueyras and one of white Vacqueyras are made.

Vacqueyras Classic
The blend is 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault. The wine is aged for a relatively long period, 24 months in old foudres.

Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
From two parcels with 60% Grenache (planted in 1932) and 40% Syrah (planted in 1960). The yield is low. The wine is aged as the classic cuvée.

White Vacqueyras "Laura"
A small quantity is made.

Cotes du Rhone 
Fra 3 ha lige uden for Vacqeyras appellationen. Lagres på ældre foudres i 6 mdr.

Vin de Pays de Vaucluse
40% Syrah, 40% Merlot og 20% Carignan.

 


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Updated  28-04-2011