Date Tasted: 6/2021

If you are searching for high quality, inexpensive Southern Rhône red wines, then the appellation of Vacqueyras is the right place to explore. 

Appearance: The colour is medium ruby.

Nose: It has a beautiful aromatic profile and the second day was even more lovely. It has a cherry signature with some dried fruits, many spices and some hints of chocolate and leather.

Palate: It is dry with medium acidity. The texture is well measured with medium to high tannins and full-body sense. It has a marvellous combination of red and black fruits with leather and cardamom flavours in a medium-length finish. 

Drink or Hold: It is palatable now but has a five years ageing potential.

Food Pairing: A rare cooked limousine fillet with mushroom sauce will fit perfectly.

Points: 89

Name: Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras

Producer: Château Des Roques

Variety: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre

Vintage: 2018

Region: AOC Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, France 

Alcohol: 14.5%

Retail Price: 16€

Serving temperature: 15-18 C°

Drink it until 2027