A dark inky crimson in appearance. Nose a little muted initially - needed vigorous swirling even after decanting. On the palate rich black fruits from a ripe vintage - a touch of liquorice. Tasted blind my wife thought it was Australian. A full bodied Grenache based Red 70% (vines over 60 years old) 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. Finishing with slightly tarry granular tannins. An excellent dry red in a rustic style. 14.5% ABV. Leave the last one for a few years.
A dark inky crimson in appearance. Nose a little muted initially - needed vigorous swirling even after decanting. On the palate rich black fruits from a ripe vintage - a touch of liquorice. Tasted blind my wife thought it was Australian. A full bodied Grenache based Red 70% (vines over 60 years old) 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvèdre. Finishing with slightly tarry granular tannins. An excellent dry red in a rustic style. 14.5% ABV. Leave the last one for a few years.
May 11th, 2023
A certain animal (blood) hint, dark berries, dark chocolate, weight and length. Nice!
A certain animal (blood) hint, dark berries, dark chocolate, weight and length. Nice!
Nov 10th, 2017
Slightly brickish rim, upon opening notes of earth and forest. After about 40 minutes, it unfurled slightly to more generous aromatics of Ranier cherry, Herbs de Garrigue, moist earth. Medium bodied with fine tannins and plenty of sediment in the bottle. This Vacqueras paired remarkably well with spiced lamb burgers. I used oregano and Italian parsley in place of mint, along with garlic, shallots, cumin and a touch of cinnamon.
Slightly brickish rim, upon opening notes of earth and forest. After about 40 minutes, it unfurled slightly to more generous aromatics of Ranier cherry, Herbs de Garrigue, moist earth. Medium bodied with fine tannins and plenty of sediment in the bottle. This Vacqueras paired remarkably well with spiced lamb burgers. I used oregano and Italian parsley in place of mint, along with garlic, shallots, cumin and a touch of cinnamon.
2 people found it helpfulMar 10th, 2014
Red fruit and spice, lush, full-bodied and warming. 14.5% abv. Quite a change from light, crisp pinks. Good acid. Concentrated. Balanced. I could deal with this on a regular basis.
Red fruit and spice, lush, full-bodied and warming. 14.5% abv. Quite a change from light, crisp pinks. Good acid. Concentrated. Balanced. I could deal with this on a regular basis.
May 30th, 2014
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
