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SKU: 53196
Château-des-Roques Vacqueyras 2016
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750ml
Save $5.00 (20%)
$19.99
| Category | Red Wine |
| Varietals | |
| Region | France, Rhone, Vacqueyras |
| Brand | Château-des-Roques |
| Alcohol/vol | 14% |
Color: Ruby-red.
Nose: Vibrant spice-tinged raspberry and floral pastille scents, with a smoky mineral element adding vivacity.
Taste: Silky and sweet on the palate, offering lively red fruit and white pepper flavors and a touch of candied lavender. The mineral note repeats on the lingering gently tannic finish.
Food Pairing: Tagine with plums - Pepper steak.
Wine Advocate
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Leather, cinnamon and clove notes accent tart red berries in the 2016 Vacqueyras Cuvee du Chateau, a blend of 70% Grenache and 10% each Cinsault, Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's medium to full-bodied, with bright fruit flavors, a coarse, open-knit texture and a crisp finish.