Vintage: 2010Grapes: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mouvedre, 5% Cinsault
Region: Vacqueyras, Côtes du Rhône, France
Producer: Domaine la Garrigue
ABV: 14.5%
Serving Temp: Cool room temperature
Paired with: Braised Short Ribs
My suggested Pairing: Braised Short Ribs!!! or other rich dishes.
Price: $20
Thoroughly enjoyed this delicious red Rhône that is from my favorite appellation of Vacqueyras. Had a deep dark ruby red and a nose of lots of herbs and subtle berry aromas. During the first sip of this wine, you'll get lots of acidity and spicy flavors that are hallmarks of the 2010 vintage; but this full-bodied wine is still able to stay incredibly balanced between all the acidity and soft tannins. After your mouth gets used to the acidity, there are flavors of tart cherry and blackberry followed by the spice of new oak, herbs, and licorice on the long finish.
This delicious Vacqueyras needs rich food to be able to really show its great flavors; but when you have the right food pairing, this wine is an incredible steal for the price. This wine needs some ageing to mellow some of its acidity and spicy notes, and should drink well over the next ten years. I put some bottles in my cellar and cannot wait until fall/winter to open a bottle to go with a hearty meal.
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