Domaine Jacques Cacheux, Vosne-Romanee "Aux Reas"

Interesting facts

Fine wine Vosne-romanée "On Rea" is produced from selected grapes of Pinot Noir grown on a small area "On Rea" relating to the classification of premiers CRUs. The soil of the terroir, presented by clay and limestone, and favorable climatic conditions allow to obtain excellent yields. All this determines the delicious taste of Vosne-romanée "On Rea", which becomes even more nobility and elegance due to a 14-month aging in oak barrels. At the peak of ripeness of the vintage 2011 will be between the years 2017-2028.Domain Jacques Kas is located in the heart of Burgundy and covers an area of 6.5 hectares. the Soil of this area is varied, composed of limestone, clay and silica. Sandy and granular soils contribute to the ease of wine, clay helps to Express the brightness of color, sweetness, tannin. The limestone contributes to the sweetness and power of the bouquet, and the soils with ferric oxide are ideal for the expression of color and flavor. Domain Jacques Kas takes into account all the characteristics of the terroir, trying to pass them in their elegant wines. Since 1994, the Domain controlled by the son of Jacques — Patrice, who graduated from the school of oenology in Beaune and worked for many years in the vineyards learning from the experience of his father. Upon assuming leadership of the household, Patrice has made a lot of changes in the work in the vineyards and in the cellars. He introduced techniques of biodynamic agriculture. The vineyards not apply herbicides or insecticides. The harvest the grapes are carefully sorted. After harvest, the grapes are crushed and subjected to a seven-day cold maceration prior to the addition of natural yeasts for primary fermentation. The fermentation lasts about two weeks. Then the wines are aged on the lees in new oak barrels and bottled without filtration. Wine Domain Jacques Kas very ripe, concentrated, spicy, with a powerful aroma, supple tannins and good balance. "Wine Mess is extremely rich, transmit power and powerful aroma," wrote Allen meadows in Burghound in 2001.

Tasting Characteristics

The color of wine — red ruby with garnet hue.
The wine has a deep, complex flavor with pronounced tones of ripe fruit, touches of coffee and caramel, and wood notes.
Full, intense taste of the wine reveals notes of cherry and nuances of vanilla on a background of elegant oak notes. In a long, pleasant finish there is the sound of silky tannins.
The wine goes well with venison, lamb, meat sauce, cheese.