chateau des tours vacqueyras 2007

72. Chateau des Tours Vacqueyras 2007 (2 BT)

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Lots 42 - 151: A stunning collection of some of the greatest and most sought-after Burgundy and Rhone Domaines. All these wines were amassed by a discerning and passionate collector and were sourced directly from the Domaines. The vast majority are offered in their original cartons or original wooden cases

Chateau des Tours Vacqueyras 2007 (2 BT)

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June 29, 04:09 PM GMT

300 - 400 EUR

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Château des Tours Vacqueyras 2007  

Sotheby’s Wine is proud to offer this stunning collection of some of the greatest and most sought-after Burgundy and Rh ô ne Domaines. All these wines were amassed by a discerning and passionate collector and were sourced directly from the Domaines. The vast majority are offered in their original cartons or original wooden cases, stored and showcased in a European state-of-the-art cellar. This section opens with one of the most prestigious Domaines in Rh ô ne, the magnificent Château Rayas. With the sheer scale of what is on offer, and considering the limited production, this is a sale to excite all knowledgeable wine lovers with the entire range of wines produced by the Reynaud family from the iconic Château Rayas to both Châteaux Fonsalette and Les Tours. Burgundy is King with a selection of red and white from both Maison and Domaine Leroy - arguably producing the greatest red Burgundy on the Cote d`Or at present. To follow is the great Domaine Leflaive, the most famous Estate in Puligny-Montrachet with a splendid selection of some of the best vintages produced recently, including a large offering of the Grands Crus, with a focus on Chevalier Montrachet, Bâtard Montrachet and a rare bottle of Montrachet 2010 to full cases of the Premier Crus including a 12 bottle case of Les Pucelles 2010. All these bottles are straight from the Domaines with consecutive numbers. Finally, we close this collection with ultra-rare and rarely seen magnums of Jayer-Gilles. This collection is a pleasure for discerning palates.

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• Owned by the Reynaud family since 1935, Château des Tours is the home estate of Château Rayas' renowned winemaker, Emmanuel Reynaud.
• Emmanuel has held the reins to this estate since 1989, and, true to his nature as a farmer, grows olives and grains alongside grapes.
• The vineyards are tended with the same organic methods used in all of Emmanuel's properties, horse-plowed, and deeply reverent of the old-vine Grenache grown here.
• Hand-harvested grapes from 40 hectares of vineyards see whole-cluster fermentation and native yeasts.
• Entirely free from modern interventions, Emmanuel's wines are always some of the most coveted in the Rhône.

The spirit of Jacques Reynaud, the godfather of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is always present at the storied estate of Château Rayas. When this legendary founder died suddenly in 1997, his wife asked their nephew, Emmanuel Reynaud, to take the reins at both Château Rayas and Château de Fonsalette. Already making wines at his father's Château des Tours, Emmanuel agreed. Somewhat reclusive and to be found working his vineyards at most any time of day, every day, Emmanuel does not revel in the fame and notoriety that come with making such sought-after and acclaimed wines. Instead, he continues to quietly but successfully carry the mantle of his famous forebears, producing hauntingly aromatic wines at his three estates: Château Rayas, Château des Tours, and Château de Fonsalette. Located in Sarrians, just outside Vacqueyras, the Reynaud family purchased Château des Tours in 1935. The old house is flanked on both sides by tall towers (hence “des Tours”). This is Emmanuel's family estate, which he took over from his father, Bernard, in 1989. Emmanuel is at heart a farmer, and here he grows food for his family — olives, grains, and, importantly, grapes. Like all Reynaud vineyards, these are tended with the same organic methods, manually plowed, all hand-harvested much later than other producers, and centered around a reverence for old-vine Grenache. With 40 hectares of vineyards surrounding the house, Emmanuel produces Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône, and Vin De Pays, all from estate fruit. His wines are made with minimal to no sulfur during vinification. Whole cluster fermentation commences naturally without the inoculation of yeasts in underground concrete tanks and the wines are aged partly in oak casks. The parcels are vinified separately before assemblage takes place in enamel-lined tanks and bottled. The resulting wine is unfined and unfiltered. There is a a clear throughline in all the wines produced by Emmanuel — a unique weighty, aromatic, complex, and savory signature of all the wines that ranks them among the most well-regarded, sought-after bottles of the appellation.

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Just stunning, has the (usual) telltale notes of cherry/raspberry fruit and white pepper. It’s so fresh and sharp, immense material and so satisfying to drink.

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4/29/2023 - NoTrollingerPlease Likes this wine: 91 Points

Reynaud Tasting (Freiheit Vinothek, Ulm, Germany) : Glass: Spiegelau Universal All wines tasted blind/blind, opened a few hours before and decanted right before the tasting. Clear, deep ruby-garnet color. Deep, dense nose, some sweet fruit, spicy, balanced and nice. On the palate round, warm, sweet ripe fruit and spices. Fine tannin, nice texture, long finish. 91

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3/29/2019 - winemaker Likes this wine: 94 Points

After I ran out of this, I went and found some more. I do love this wine. Heady red fruits, kirsch, garrigue, Provençal herbs, still has the creme brûlée finish. Gorgeous wine. Almost 15 yo and kicking butt!

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8/19/2018 - rvsaliba wrote: 81 Points

Despite the great aroma of leather and red fruits, it was completely unbalanced in terms of alcohol level. I will try my second bottle to check for a better bottle quality...

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• Vintage 2004
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• Variety Red Rhone Blend
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