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Château d'Aquéria 'Esprit d'Aquéria' Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023
Vintage Character
Château d'Aquéria 'Esprit d'Aquéria' Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023 is a Southern Rhône red from the Côtes du Rhône appellation, built mainly on Grenache and Syrah and shaped by the sunlit, Mediterranean-influenced landscape west of the Rhône. The 2023 vintage was marked by a warm growing season that encouraged generous ripeness, giving the wine open fruit and supple texture while retaining the region’s savory herbal edge. Its origin is distinctive for the Southern Rhône mix of rolled stones, clay and sandy elements that help ripen fruit evenly while preserving balance, delivering a style that is both approachable and unmistakably Rhône in character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a fragrant nose of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and blackberry, layered with lavender, garrigue, cracked pepper and a touch of licorice. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh spice and a smooth, fruit-driven core that finishes on notes of herbs and dark berries. This is a versatile red at the table: try it with rosemary lamb chops, grilled sausages with lentils, or duck breast with a cherry glaze.
Winery Background
Château d'Aquéria is one of the historic names of the southern Rhône, with roots stretching back centuries and a long association with Tavel and Lirac. The estate is known for expressing its local terroirs with clarity rather than excessive extraction, and vineyard work is focused on careful fruit selection and preserving freshness in a warm climate. For wines such as Esprit d'Aquéria, the cellar approach favors clean, precise vinification and élevage designed to emphasize pure fruit, spice and drinkability, making the estate a reliable reference for polished, terroir-led Rhône wines.
Château d'Aquéria 'Esprit d'Aquéria' Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2023 is a Southern Rhône red from the Côtes du Rhône appellation, built mainly on Grenache and Syrah and shaped by the sunlit, Mediterranean-influenced landscape west of the Rhône. The 2023 vintage was marked by a warm growing season that encouraged generous ripeness, giving the wine open fruit and supple texture while retaining the region’s savory herbal edge. Its origin is distinctive for the Southern Rhône mix of rolled stones, clay and sandy elements that help ripen fruit evenly while preserving balance, delivering a style that is both approachable and unmistakably Rhône in character.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Expect a fragrant nose of ripe cherry, wild strawberry and blackberry, layered with lavender, garrigue, cracked pepper and a touch of licorice. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, juicy and rounded, with soft tannins, fresh spice and a smooth, fruit-driven core that finishes on notes of herbs and dark berries. This is a versatile red at the table: try it with rosemary lamb chops, grilled sausages with lentils, or duck breast with a cherry glaze.
Winery Background
Château d'Aquéria is one of the historic names of the southern Rhône, with roots stretching back centuries and a long association with Tavel and Lirac. The estate is known for expressing its local terroirs with clarity rather than excessive extraction, and vineyard work is focused on careful fruit selection and preserving freshness in a warm climate. For wines such as Esprit d'Aquéria, the cellar approach favors clean, precise vinification and élevage designed to emphasize pure fruit, spice and drinkability, making the estate a reliable reference for polished, terroir-led Rhône wines.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau d'Aquéria
Grape VarietiesGrenache, Syrah
WinemakerPhilippe Guigal
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 89
RegionRhône Valley
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionCôtes du Rhône
Alcohol Level14.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
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HK$144
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