Vignerons de Caractère
Éternité Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend
Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, Rhône, France
Big rich wine which I wasn’t expecting with 70% grenache…some oak on board, sweet cherry liquor on forefront…
Big rich wine which I wasn’t expecting with 70% grenache…some oak on board, sweet cherry liquor on forefront…
Oct 10th, 2022
Smells of hazelnut (common in aged wine for me)
This has mellowed a lot sconce I first tasted it, it has relaxed most of its muscle, and has become a much more eager to please than tanning dominating wine.
Heft to the body, with some barnyard decay, dried prune, oil cured olives, Thai basil, anise.
Tannins are still ready to slap you around, just not as much as they did in 2012 the acidity reminds me of a rechargeable battery. In a green way.
Smells of hazelnut (common in aged wine for me)
This has mellowed a lot sconce I first tasted it, it has relaxed most of its muscle, and has become a much more eager to please than tanning dominating wine.
Heft to the body, with some barnyard decay, dried prune, oil cured olives, Thai basil, anise.
Tannins are still ready to slap you around, just not as much as they did in 2012 the acidity reminds me of a rechargeable battery. In a green way.
Justin had this 9 years ago
Justin had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015Intense body, low acidity and well integrated oak, I loved this #vacqueyras - good with eggs and poultry #vinisud
Intense body, low acidity and well integrated oak, I loved this #vacqueyras - good with eggs and poultry #vinisud
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2014
Vacqueyras doesn't ever get the credit it deserves. This one shows extreme finesse. This example displays the savory end of Grenache with dried black cherry and hints of prune. But there's definitely an underlying herbal kick, not the pyrazine inspired kind, but more Of what you'd find in Provence. A beautiful ensemble with considerable complexity.
Vacqueyras doesn't ever get the credit it deserves. This one shows extreme finesse. This example displays the savory end of Grenache with dried black cherry and hints of prune. But there's definitely an underlying herbal kick, not the pyrazine inspired kind, but more Of what you'd find in Provence. A beautiful ensemble with considerable complexity.
Jul 25th, 2015
Musky, peppery. Leather. A forest humidity. Woodsy.
Smooth operator, once again. Beautifully balanced fruit of plums with spice, acid, a leathered oaky quality.
Well made, well enjoyed.
Musky, peppery. Leather. A forest humidity. Woodsy.
Smooth operator, once again. Beautifully balanced fruit of plums with spice, acid, a leathered oaky quality.
Well made, well enjoyed.
Deep purple color, secondary garnet hues. Evidence of aging in the color. Nose has black and red fruit; fresh plum, dried prune, raspberry and blackberry preserves. Dark baking spices, such as cardamom, nutmeg, clove. Some Saddle leather and subtle smoked meat. Wet earth. Clay. Beautifully balanced on the palate. Strong tannins and medium finish. Vintage 2012. 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. 14% ABV.
Deep purple color, secondary garnet hues. Evidence of aging in the color. Nose has black and red fruit; fresh plum, dried prune, raspberry and blackberry preserves. Dark baking spices, such as cardamom, nutmeg, clove. Some Saddle leather and subtle smoked meat. Wet earth. Clay. Beautifully balanced on the palate. Strong tannins and medium finish. Vintage 2012. 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre. 14% ABV.
Oct 31st, 2019
Nice, easy drinking Grenache blend. Much better after decanting for 20 minutes or so.
TW $29.74
Nice, easy drinking Grenache blend. Much better after decanting for 20 minutes or so.
TW $29.74
Young. Needs an hour decant at least. Delicious
Young. Needs an hour decant at least. Delicious
Dec 27th, 2017