Vacqueyras Blanc is a white produced by Terroir Daronton in Vacqueyras, Rhône Valley, France. Made from Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Vacqueyras
Region: Rhône Valley
Country: France
Grapes: Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, dry
A southern Rhône white blending Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne, giving a medium-bodied wine with soft stone fruit and floral aromas balanced by a subtle herbal, garrigue-scented edge. The finish is typically rounded with moderate freshness rather than sharp acidity, making it easy to enjoy on its own or with lighter Provençal-style dishes. This is a lesser-known producer so the profile is based on typical Vacqueyras Blanc character rather than direct familiarity with this specific bottling.
Serving: Serve at 9–11 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rhône Valley, France
Rhône Valley (Vallée du Rhône) follows the Rhône river through southeastern France and splits into two distinct halves with very different personalities.
Clairette
Clairette is a white grape long grown in the south of France, including the southern Rhône and the wider Mediterranean coast.
Bourboulenc
Bourboulenc is a white grape of southern France, one of the permitted varieties in the wines of the Southern Rhône and across the Languedoc.
Grenache Blanc
Grenache Blanc is a white grape, the pale-berried cousin of red Grenache, with roots in northern Spain, where it goes by Garnacha Blanca.
Roussanne
Roussanne is a white grape from France's northern Rhône, often partnered with Marsanne to make some of the region's most distinguished whites.
More wines
From Terroir Daronton
- Ventoux — Terroir Daronton, Ventoux
More white wines from Rhône Valley
- Belleruche Blanc — M. Chapoutier, Côtes du Rhône
- Châteauneuf du Pape Blanc — Domaine de Marcoux, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc — Domaine du Vieux Lazaret, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Côtes du Rhône Blanc — E. Guigal, Côtes du Rhône
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vacqueyras Blanc from?
Vacqueyras Blanc is produced by Terroir Daronton in Vacqueyras, Rhône Valley, France.
What grapes are in Vacqueyras Blanc?
Vacqueyras Blanc is a blend of Clairette, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne.