Surprisingly good and balanced, authentic even; I am not usually a fan of this producer,. but this shows lightness and some elegance along with a solid, healthy fruit and - yes - garrigue ... will live without effort 5+ years, but is drinking nicely now, if you like 'em young. (#catastropichlosstowestham)
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Very elegant. Lovely floral aromas lead to an aristocratic palate, forceful and balanced at the same time. The dominant flavors are raspberry and rooibos (my daughter's favorite tea, and apparently Jimmy Molesworth's too, judging from his tasting notes), with plenty of earthy secondary notes to add interest. The tannins are still strong, and the acidity is tangy, which leads me to think this will still be drinking well in five years. The wine opened nicely after an hour or so in the decanter, and I never would have guessed it was 15% abv. Very long finish.
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Came here looking for garrigue, but came up short. Good sweetness, and lots of alcohol, with a crisp, dry, long, berry finish. Has a bit of bitterness at the back end that may improve with time.
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One of my fave producers, this doesn't disappoint but it's not for everyone, as it's quite new worldly huge, but it's not bombastic at all and it is simply delicious - Dark, full bodied with a nose of plum, cherry, spice, lavender and vanilla, very well structured and balanced despite 15% alc., fruit forward yet complex, sweet, smooth as silk on the palate with outstanding length, awesome! (91 points).
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2nd bottle. I am now finding this abit too full fruited and slightly overbearing, somewhat one dimensional and lacking finesse. I am returning the 3rd.
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BBQ Brisket with Big Reds (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): 60% G, 20% S, 10% M, 10% C. Yet another young wine, this showed nicely, and has lots character, roasted meat, dried herbs, cassis, dark fruits, medium-full body. Give this another 2 years. 90pts(+).
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Made from 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault.
Drinkable now. Medium bodied but not overbearing. Full fruited. Lacks some finesse and delicacy. But decent QPR and thereby bought more, for day to day consumption. Will be even better in 5 years, as the fruit will mellow and gain complexity. But insufficient tannin for longer aging.
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Terrific wine from start to finish. Nice dark berry nose, great upfront flavor that ends with a medium-long finish. Nicely balanced, drinking nicely, no food necessary. Friends gave us a bottle-- terrific gift!
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Très rude à l'ouverture, beaucoup d'alcool en bouche, mais après 2 heures de carafe, le tous étais beaucoup mieux. Le lendemain il était vraiment bon, un beau gras.
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Just as beautiful as when tasted last time. A very nice wine which delivers tons of the clasacial Vacqueryras tone joined together in a balanced but not yet integrated palate. Tonight the tannins were quite eloquent and the fruit more forward compared to the last tasting. At about 15€ this is a smoking value which should not be missed if you come across a bottle - or two.
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The 2010 Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue provides a lot of justice to its name. The nose is dense and brooding and provides a lovely perfume of black pepper, thyme, sage and an abundance of the very typical garrigue. The palate is full-bodied with a rather short length on the finish. Otherwise the wine gives an integrated and balanced impression. Certainly worth trying out. (Compared to the 2010 Grand Veneur Lirac Clos de Sixte, this effort provides a lot less fruit and is more restrained. Maybe this depends on the Grenache component being more expressive in the Lirac?)
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4/11/2022 - cmiller Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still enjoyable but needs to be drunk now!
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12/19/2020 - Plheureux wrote:
- Garnet color with medium forming legs - My final bottle.
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8/29/2015 - beatles wrote: 90 Points
Surprisingly good and balanced, authentic even; I am not usually a fan of this producer,. but this shows lightness and some elegance along with a solid, healthy fruit and - yes - garrigue ... will live without effort 5+ years, but is drinking nicely now, if you like 'em young. (#catastropichlosstowestham)
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4/7/2015 - MBusk Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very elegant. Lovely floral aromas lead to an aristocratic palate, forceful and balanced at the same time. The dominant flavors are raspberry and rooibos (my daughter's favorite tea, and apparently Jimmy Molesworth's too, judging from his tasting notes), with plenty of earthy secondary notes to add interest. The tannins are still strong, and the acidity is tangy, which leads me to think this will still be drinking well in five years. The wine opened nicely after an hour or so in the decanter, and I never would have guessed it was 15% abv. Very long finish.
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5/17/2014 - Purple Tooth wrote: 89 Points
Came here looking for garrigue, but came up short. Good sweetness, and lots of alcohol, with a crisp, dry, long, berry finish. Has a bit of bitterness at the back end that may improve with time.
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4/12/2014 - Jamie List wrote: 90 Points
smooth finish, aging nicely. Drink again 2015; will mature.
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12/13/2013 - Tarrant wrote: 91 Points
One of my fave producers, this doesn't disappoint but it's not for everyone, as it's quite new worldly huge, but it's not bombastic at all and it is simply delicious - Dark, full bodied with a nose of plum, cherry, spice, lavender and vanilla, very well structured and balanced despite 15% alc., fruit forward yet complex, sweet, smooth as silk on the palate with outstanding length, awesome! (91 points).
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10/19/2013 - Jhcwine Does not like this wine: 89 Points
2nd bottle. I am now finding this abit too full fruited and slightly overbearing, somewhat one dimensional and lacking finesse. I am returning the 3rd.
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10/5/2013 - rocknroller wrote: 90 Points
BBQ Brisket with Big Reds (Siggy & Jenny's Place, Mpls, MN): 60% G, 20% S, 10% M, 10% C. Yet another young wine, this showed nicely, and has lots character, roasted meat, dried herbs, cassis, dark fruits, medium-full body. Give this another 2 years. 90pts(+).
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9/21/2013 - Jhcwine Likes this wine: 91 Points
Made from 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault.
Drinkable now. Medium bodied but not overbearing. Full fruited. Lacks some finesse and delicacy. But decent QPR and thereby bought more, for day to day consumption. Will be even better in 5 years, as the fruit will mellow and gain complexity. But insufficient tannin for longer aging.
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8/30/2013 - williamswhine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Terrific wine from start to finish. Nice dark berry nose, great upfront flavor that ends with a medium-long finish. Nicely balanced, drinking nicely, no food necessary. Friends gave us a bottle-- terrific gift!
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7/22/2013 - Vanilla wrote: 90 Points
Superbe bouteille, rapport Q/$ excellent. De la belle matière, du beau fruit, équilibré, bref un vin à racheter!
Santé!
90+
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6/18/2013 - jfmontreal Likes this wine: 92 Points
Parfait vin de semaine, excellent rapport qualité / prix. C'était malheureusement la dernière bouteille et je dois absolument en acheter d'autres.
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5/15/2013 - Stlam Likes this wine:
Très rude à l'ouverture, beaucoup d'alcool en bouche, mais après 2 heures de carafe, le tous étais beaucoup mieux. Le lendemain il était vraiment bon, un beau gras.
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3/2/2013 - jfmontreal Likes this wine: 92 Points
Très impressionnant pour le prix. Acheter à la caisse...
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11/2/2012 - Christoffer78 wrote: 91 Points
Just as beautiful as when tasted last time. A very nice wine which delivers tons of the clasacial Vacqueryras tone joined together in a balanced but not yet integrated palate. Tonight the tannins were quite eloquent and the fruit more forward compared to the last tasting. At about 15€ this is a smoking value which should not be missed if you come across a bottle - or two.
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8/3/2012 - Christoffer78 wrote: 91 Points
The 2010 Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue provides a lot of justice to its name. The nose is dense and brooding and provides a lovely perfume of black pepper, thyme, sage and an abundance of the very typical garrigue. The palate is full-bodied with a rather short length on the finish. Otherwise the wine gives an integrated and balanced impression. Certainly worth trying out. (Compared to the 2010 Grand Veneur Lirac Clos de Sixte, this effort provides a lot less fruit and is more restrained. Maybe this depends on the Grenache component being more expressive in the Lirac?)
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