Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Big wine - boysenberry, black cherry, smoked meat, black olive. Balanced, drinking nicely
Big wine - boysenberry, black cherry, smoked meat, black olive. Balanced, drinking nicely
Jan 31st, 2021
The Rhône always has my heart. This is gorgeous right now, soulful, terroir driven, balanced, incredible finesse given its classically rustic edge. Nose is lifted, perfumed, luxardo cherry, black raspberry confit, a kiss of prune. There’s roasted herbs, licorice whip, subtle meatiness and leather. The palate start juicy and up front, matching the nose then moves to an herbal and stone laden wash. Kirsch, powdered sugar, confiture, white pepper, smoke, and crushed rocks follow. Lots of classic Vacqueyras freshness on the acid, tannins are rustic and finely knit, playing of the texture and herbal astringency. Soft given its alcoholic strength. Beautifully done for the AOP. 63 GR 19 MO 18 SY 15% destem
The Rhône always has my heart. This is gorgeous right now, soulful, terroir driven, balanced, incredible finesse given its classically rustic edge. Nose is lifted, perfumed, luxardo cherry, black raspberry confit, a kiss of prune. There’s roasted herbs, licorice whip, subtle meatiness and leather. The palate start juicy and up front, matching the nose then moves to an herbal and stone laden wash. Kirsch, powdered sugar, confiture, white pepper, smoke, and crushed rocks follow. Lots of classic Vacqueyras freshness on the acid, tannins are rustic and finely knit, playing of the texture and herbal astringency. Soft given its alcoholic strength. Beautifully done for the AOP. 63 GR 19 MO 18 SY 15% destem
1 person found it helpfulMar 17th, 2018
Sweet fruit subtle spice big tannins I'm a little afraid the tannins are a little out of balance but nice with my B.BQ.
Sweet fruit subtle spice big tannins I'm a little afraid the tannins are a little out of balance but nice with my B.BQ.
May 28th, 2016
Baking spices, light earthiness, baked cherries, cranberries, some chewy tannins especially upon opening, very nice wine for a cool fall night.
Baking spices, light earthiness, baked cherries, cranberries, some chewy tannins especially upon opening, very nice wine for a cool fall night.
Nov 6th, 2015
Love this wine. Steal for the price too. More interesting than many cdps.
Love this wine. Steal for the price too. More interesting than many cdps.
Apr 25th, 2015
vacqueyras weather.
vacqueyras weather.
Jan 11th, 2014
Once upon a time, one could argue that Vacqueras was a poor man’s CNP. But at this point CNP may be the fool’s Vacqueras. A little menthol on the nose. Lots of dark fruit, leather, crushed stones, maraschino cherries and a hint of leather on the palate. Rustic and sublime at the same time. Great wine for fall and colder weather.
Once upon a time, one could argue that Vacqueras was a poor man’s CNP. But at this point CNP may be the fool’s Vacqueras. A little menthol on the nose. Lots of dark fruit, leather, crushed stones, maraschino cherries and a hint of leather on the palate. Rustic and sublime at the same time. Great wine for fall and colder weather.
Oct 11th, 2024
