Saturday, May 25, 2013

Le Gravillas Vacqueyras 2011 AOC

Variety: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah
Country of origin: France
Wine appellation: Vacqueyras
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol content: 14.5%
Color: darker ruby red with violet hues
Bouquet: huge fruit, black cherries, hint of blueberries, raspberries, plums, gage
Taste: medium body,  black sour cherries, blueberries, overripe gage, still feels young and I would even say slightly fizzy in the mouth, medium velvety tannins, medium to longer finish
Recommended food pairing:  pate
Overall score: 4+7+12+6+6=85
Price CZK 350
Stopper: cork
This is fruit bomb, needs to rest on a bottle to get more round and matured to show potential. On the last picture Vacqueyras is the second from left.

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