An expressive nose of red fruits, with lots of fruit up front and surprisingly good complexity, showing a bit more tannins than its lesser Rhône brethren. The balance between fruit, tannin, and acid is quite nice, showing why this wine moved out of the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation into its own. Structured with some nice sauvage and garrigue flavors, the solidity of this wine will allow it to age well, or drink nicely after a little bit of airing. Best served with wild fowl or marinated game, Vacqueyras was the favorite of the actress Sarah Bernhardt.

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