Domaine de la Curnière
Vacqueyras Grenache Blend
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Lovely! Needed the aging for sure.
And the Decatur time. 4 hours.
Flint and gravel dust this nose gives off.
Sharp fruits, earthy herbs, hard clay, root.
High acidity, once strong, yet now tempered tannins..
Love the Rhône..
Lovely! Needed the aging for sure.
And the Decatur time. 4 hours.
Flint and gravel dust this nose gives off.
Sharp fruits, earthy herbs, hard clay, root.
High acidity, once strong, yet now tempered tannins..
Love the Rhône..
Deep ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, licorice, pepper, plum, raspberry jam, tar, and toast. Full body; bold, firm tannins; and medium-plus acidity. A jammy and spicy nose; a fruity, filling mouthfeel; and an elegant, medium-length finish. Solid value in flavor and complexity; likely even better in a few years. Blend of Grenache (65%), Syrah (20%), and Mourvedre (15%).
Deep ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, licorice, pepper, plum, raspberry jam, tar, and toast. Full body; bold, firm tannins; and medium-plus acidity. A jammy and spicy nose; a fruity, filling mouthfeel; and an elegant, medium-length finish. Solid value in flavor and complexity; likely even better in a few years. Blend of Grenache (65%), Syrah (20%), and Mourvedre (15%).
Aug 30th, 2020
French Southern Rhône red blend. Tannic. and dry to end. Oak, spice Old World wine. Needs to be eaten with food. Would overpower White fish. Oily Salmon would be a better choice.
French Southern Rhône red blend. Tannic. and dry to end. Oak, spice Old World wine. Needs to be eaten with food. Would overpower White fish. Oily Salmon would be a better choice.
Jan 6th, 2018
A cigar wrapped in chocolate.
The nose, if you can get past the alcohol burning off of this 3 hour decanted Vacq.
Rotting plum, hickory staves, prune jam.
This wine comes in like a butterfly, and stings like a bee.
A cigar wrapped in chocolate.
The nose, if you can get past the alcohol burning off of this 3 hour decanted Vacq.
Rotting plum, hickory staves, prune jam.
This wine comes in like a butterfly, and stings like a bee.
All around amazing balance of grapes. Mellow sweetness and smooth finish. Hints of plum and dark chocolate. Low acidity and silky mouthfeel.
All around amazing balance of grapes. Mellow sweetness and smooth finish. Hints of plum and dark chocolate. Low acidity and silky mouthfeel.
Mar 14th, 2017
2012v. Decanted for an hour. Menthol and herb dominate the nose. Dark blackberries and cherries, pepper, a little black olive and licorice on the palette. Violet from mourvedre is detectable on the finish. Mild tannins. Works well with my beef stew, but it's not really the type of wine I'd drink on its own; alcohol throws off the balance just a bit. 60% grenache, 25% syrah, 15% mourvedre. 14.5% ABV.
2012v. Decanted for an hour. Menthol and herb dominate the nose. Dark blackberries and cherries, pepper, a little black olive and licorice on the palette. Violet from mourvedre is detectable on the finish. Mild tannins. Works well with my beef stew, but it's not really the type of wine I'd drink on its own; alcohol throws off the balance just a bit. 60% grenache, 25% syrah, 15% mourvedre. 14.5% ABV.
Sep 22nd, 2016
Typical southern Rhone funk on the nose which I adore. Well structured and good effort if not ethereal. Enjoyed this with a nice braised beef and mushroom dinner.
Typical southern Rhone funk on the nose which I adore. Well structured and good effort if not ethereal. Enjoyed this with a nice braised beef and mushroom dinner.
Mar 22nd, 2016