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The Vineyards of Vacqueyras

 

Although side-by-side, Vacqueyras and Gigondas have more dissimilarities than just their wines. Gigondas is nestled within the lower folds of the Dentelles de Montmirail crests. Small, hidden, in a complex landscape, it exudes a sense of remoteness and secrecy. Vacqueyras lies on flatter land, in the shadow of the Dentelles, and is bigger. There is a sense of town, vice village, and although still partly behind old walls, has an open, friendly atmosphere.

Quiet Corner in Vacqueyras

 

The trail here was also a bit more friendly, user-friendly that is. So, I took my best friend along, one who hasn’t hiked in a while, but this trail is suitable for all fitness levels. We had a memorable morning hiking along a signposted trail, followed by some wine tasting, and then lunch. What could be better than that?

Us, and Our Shadows

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Wine Notes: Vacqueyras

 

What I Learned

Vacqueyras is a small town in Provence, France, with a big name in the wine world. Like its neighboring AOC Gigondas, the southern Rhone reds from Vacqueyras are big and powerful. However, there are some important differences between these two appellations.

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Trail in a Nutshell: Vignoble de Vacqueyras

 

Trail Name: Parcours du Vignoble de Vacqueyras

Trail Type: Short distance; surface is mostly paved, with some grassy stretches; fairly well maintained, and fairly well marked.

Length: 8 kilometers/5 miles

Convenient to: Orange or Carpentras, Vaucluse, France

Marking: Grape leaf cut-out on a square rust-brown sign; 17 panels

Trail Marker: Vignoble de Vacqueyras

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