Chateau des Roques Cuvee du Chateau, Vacqueyras, France

德洛克斯酒莊城堡特釀紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：4819

Perhaps the finest Vacqueyras I have ever tasted from Chateau des Roques, the 2009 reveals copious black currant and sweet cherry notes intermixed with notions of smoked herbs and earth. Composed of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre aged in foudre and tank, its creamy texture and irresistible personality suggest it should be consumed over the next 5-6 years. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173

My notes for this 2007 Vacqueyras are somewhat generalized since the wine was not yet blended when I tasted it. This should not be a problem since I rated both components 90 points. One blend was composed of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre, and the other was 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, and 15% Mourvedre, all from Vacqueyras’ limestone soils. The 2007 appears to be the finest Vacqueyras I have tasted from Chateau des Roques, which owns 36 well-situated acres in this appellation (the total domaine consists of 95 acres). The 2007 exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, loads of roasted herbs, smoky black cherries, and cassis, good acidity, and a sumptuous, full palate. Elegant and pure, it should be a crowd-pleaser over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Alain Junguenet, Wines of France, Mountainside, NJ; tel. (908) 654-6173