ON-104927

Lavau Vacqueyras 2012, Ac

Rhone Red Blend Rhone Red Blend
Rhône, France

$25.95 (104927)

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91 pts
10
October 31, 2015

Critic Reviews (3)

John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

A bold and very ripe, deeply coloured and dark fruit scented Vacqueyras, sitting at the extreme edge of ripeness....

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David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a quite charming, rich and smooth almost creamy young Vacqueyras that is texturally ready to drink in one...

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Michael Godel
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Michael Godel

Rich and very perfumed Vacqueyras composed of Grenache (50 per cent), Syrah (40) and Mourvedre (10). A wine with...

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Community Reviews (7)

Jason LeBlanc
Jason LeBlanc

2+ hr decant and it was showing beautifully, not much sediment and lovely aromas and smooth tannins. Really good stuff

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Ghislain Lalonde
Ghislain Lalonde
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Vladimir Torres
Vladimir Torres

A GSM that delivers nice depth and balance for under $25

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Craig Townson
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Jason Solanki
Jason Solanki

Blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Sweet dark fruits and hint of prune aromas from the cork. Medium+ aromatics from the glass with seductive violet, acacia flower, dark fruit, eucalypt, dusty earth notions with blackberry, plum, and black pepper notes forming as it warms up. On the palate, it is medium bodied with refined, dusty tannins and nicely balanced aroma replays. Sweet tannins provide good structure while acids are juicy. Very good length on the dry finish. Enjoy over the next 5-6 years. Tasted Oct/2015.

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It's only wine but I like it
It's only wine but I like it

A fairly big and very ripe Vacqueyras, veering a bit over the line. Baked red fruits, hints of prunes and the requisite black pepper/herbal notes that one often finds in the CdR. Certainly a good wine, but this would have scored higher had the grapes been a bit less ripe at harvest. Tasted June 2017.

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