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Les Vins de Vienne La Sillote Red (Vacqueyras)
Vacqueyras · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Country
- France
- Region
- Vacqueyras
- Appellation
- Vacqueyras
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne bovina mal passada · cordeiro
Rated vintages
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201089 pts
Despite being labeled at 15% abv, this is a crisp rendering of Vacqueyras, filled with fresh herbal notes and tart, crunchy cherries. A violet-like essence emerges on the palate, providing added interest. It does turn a bit astringent on the finish, so drink it from 2015–2020, o…
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200988 pts
Combine prune, leather and spice notes with firm tannins and the result is a slightly rustic, old-school expression of Vacqueyras. It's concentrated and characterful, with up to a decade of aging potential.