#vacqueyras
Domaine Le Colombier
Tradition Vacqueyras Grenache Syrah 2011
A total wine pick up. Vacqueyras is a French AOC in the southern Rhône region, established in 1990. Often receiving the unfortunate moniker of "a poor man's Châteauneuf-du-Pape", the wines are typically GSMs and can age nicely if produced correctly. This one is 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, (the AOC requires a minimum of 50% Grenache in the wine). While you can drink the wines young, they truly begin to shine after 3-4 years. This wine seems to be peaking now. ~$17 | #totalwine #vacqueyras #GSM
On the eyes: Dull deep brick brown, slightly cloudy, peaking to slightly orange at the rim. Med stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Black cherry, mulberry, vinous, nice oak character, hint of petrol and pepper.
On the tongue: med+ acid, med tannin, med alcohol, med body, a bit chewy in the mouth. Bright red cherry, stewed blackberry, a hint of mulling spices, touch of oak and tar. Nice finish. — 8 years ago
Maison Arnoux & Fils
Vieux Clocher Classic Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend 2013
Excellent - pure fruit, grill marks, balanced structure #Arnoux #vacqueyras 2013 — 9 years ago
Domaine le Sang des Cailloux
Cuvée Doucinello Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend 2014
Once the funk blew off this #vacqueyras was in a great drinking state. Good body. Fine complexity. A well done wine. #domainelesangdescailloux #rhonevalley #southernrhone #ctbucklinwine — 7 years ago
Domaine Fontaine du Clos
Reflets de l'Âme Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend 2012
If this was the first #Vacqueyras you had, you'd be spoiled. This #wine from this region would be hard to follow up for the price.
Meaty and stewed aromas. Lots of robust volume to the nose. Think Luxardo Cherries, then deeper.
Great crimson color. Clear and clean. The palate is a little big, has smooth texture and robust. Great acid and slightly tart to the cherry side.
Had this wine on its own tonight. Could picture it with spicey foods and Asian food.
Opened 1/26/16 — 8 years ago
Domaine Le Colombier
Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras Grenache Mourvédre Blend 2013
Very nice texture. Fairly rich fruit, touch of minerality keeps it true to its roots #Colombier #Vacqueyras 2013 — 9 years ago
Clefs des Murailles
Vacqueyras Red Rhône Blend 2014
Needs some time to open up... ample crushed berry fruit with some spice and soft tannins. #grenache #vacqueyras — 7 years ago
Montirius
Vacqueyras 2006
Bright fruit, deep mid palate, solid tannins. #vacqueyras — 9 years ago
Often age worthy. Many have crossed this palate courtesy of the LCB.
Charles (Chad) Bucklin
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
Needs time. Med complexity and length. Good bones. #domainedelagarrigue #vacqueyras #rhonevalley #southernrhone #ctbucklinwine — 7 years ago