Domaine de la Tourade “Cuvée de l’Euse”
Vacqueyras
2005
A fine example from the most famous of the Côte du Rhône Villages and a wine made in a totally traditional way by the Richard family. Tiny production—we have taken as much as they will give us.
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The Press
'Wine of the week: Hints of garrigue, mellow, subtle, spicy succulent rounded fruits'. — Rose Murray Brown, Scotland on Sunday90 points. A beautiful blend...this full-bodied, rich, flavorful 2005 reveals beefy, juicy notes intermixed with garrigue, black cherries, berries, and a resiny character. Enjoy this lovely Vacqueyras over the next 7-8 years.' — Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Feb 2008
Our tasting notes
A deep, slightly burnt dark red colour with a peppery fruit-filled nose. Excellent berry fruit earthy flavours with a hard gripping finish, hints of velvet and chocolate. A delicious and interesting wine.Wine data
Grape variety: Grenache, Syrah, MourvèdreAppellation: AC Vacqueyras
Producer: Andre Richard
Alcohol: 14.5%
About Vacqueyras
Vacqueyras, lying between Gigondas and Châteauneauf-du-Pape to the north of Avignon makes full, peppery wines from the Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Can be better value than either.
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