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2010 Vacqueyras from Domaine La Garrigue
I have long been a fan of Domaine La Garrigue. Last month Jenn and I tasted these two new Vacqueyras from the 2010 vintage. These are both wines which should readily drink over the next decade. My… more →
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2010 Vacqueyras from Domaine La Garrigue
wrote 6 days ago: I have long been a fan of Domaine La Garrigue. Last month Jenn and I tasted these two new Vacqueyra … more →
"Salon des Vignerons Indépendants:" The Wines of Vacqueyras
wrote 3 weeks ago: Year Estate Wine Name Rating 2006 Garrigue Vacqueyras Red “La Cantarelle” 89 2011 Colline St Jean Va … more →
Colline St Jean Vacqueyras Red "Vieilles Vignes" 2011, (87-88)
wrote 3 weeks ago: A wine of another caliber, this Vacqueyras is a step up compared to the line-up. With its beautiful … more →
Colline St Jean Vacqueyras Red 2009, 81
wrote 3 weeks ago: Burn-y and tannic, this Vacqueyras doesn’t fit the characteristics of the vintage well. Compared to … more →
Colline St Jean Vacqueyras Red 2010, 85+
wrote 3 weeks ago: Way too austere as of now, this Vacqueyras, a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre aged the same w … more →
Colline St Jean Vacqueyras Red 2011, 86+
wrote 3 weeks ago: Ok, even if this Vacqueyras is austere, it’s not in a similar way to the 2010 as it’s well crafted w … more →
Fontavin Vacqueyras Red 2011, 87
wrote 3 weeks ago: The Grenache (75%) and Mourvèdre making the blend of this clear and gourmand Vacqueyras come from ce … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Red "La Cantarelle" 2006, 89
wrote 4 weeks ago: This was the great surprise of this line-up. Made out of parcel, terroir and old vine selection -the … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Red "Cuvée de l'Hostellerie" 2011, 84
wrote 4 weeks ago: Don’t get confused: the fact that this is called “cuvée” doesn’t mean it’s a superior wine than the … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Red 2010, 86
wrote 4 weeks ago: As for the 2010 Vacqueyras, it’s more corsé. Truly able to improve, or simply display some more comp … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Red 2007, 86
wrote 4 weeks ago: Their Vacqueyras is on the same trend as the Gigondas in the blending and growing. Emerging from a p … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Red 2011, 86
wrote 4 weeks ago: As for all the 2011 that are well made, this Vacqueyras is truly approachable now despite its tradit … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras Rosé 2011, 84
wrote 4 weeks ago: A rosé de saignée, this Vacqueyras is a blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Cinsault -none o … more →
Domaine la Garrigue Vacqueyras White 2012, 86
wrote 4 weeks ago: A blend of 60% and 40% Grenache Blanc which endures a light filtration before bottling., this … more →
Syrah, Syrah, Syrah... Grenache.
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wrote 1 month ago: So, I do live in the Rhône Alpes region of France. Therefore, I drink every form of syrah and blend … more →
Four From France
wrote 1 month ago: I need to clear out some recent tasting notes. This is a good thing for these four wines were all e … more →
Alain Jaume & Fils Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue 2010, 91
wrote 2 months ago: November 2012: Just as beautiful as when tasted last time. A very nice wine which delivers tons of t … more →
Les Halos de Jupiter Vacqueyras 2010, 89
wrote 2 months ago: March 2013: This is less expressive but still in a nice style, very Cambie-like too, more riped but … more →
Tasting night: South African wines at Earlsfield Deli
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wrote 2 months ago: A taste of the warm climate, South Africa. Tuesday 5th of March, was enjoyed with an impromtu wine t … more →
