2016 Vacqueyras Genestes Domaine des Amouriers

Similar aromatically to the Signature, with plenty of darker fruits and garrigue, the 2017 Vacqueyras Les Genestes has more density and depth on the palate. Possessing ripe tannin, a terrific mid-palate, and great intensity, it's going to be a sure bet and drink nicely for at least 7-8 years.

A tank-aged 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2016 Vacqueyras les Genestes has it all. Garrigue and stone fruit notes mark the nose, while the palate is full-bodied, supple and creamy in texture. The combination of ripe cherry fruit flavors and herbal complexities should make this compelling drinking over the next 6-7 years.

Brilliant magenta. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red and blue fruits, candied licorice, potpourri and smoked meat. Fleshy, appealingly sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering intense Chambord, blueberry and floral pastille flavors that become more lively as the wine opens up. Shows excellent clarity and spicy thrust on the persistent finish, which is given shape by dusty, steadily mounting tannins. Raised in concrete vats. 2022 - 2028.