France — wine

Vacqueyras AOC

Vacqueyras, adjacent to Gigondas in the southern Rhône, produces generous, aromatic reds and rosés from Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre on the alluvial terraces of the Dentelles de Montmirail. The appellation, elevated from Côtes du Rhône Villages to independent AOC in 1990, produces wines of remarkable value: comparable depth and warmth to Gigondas at more accessible prices.

Year Rating Notes
2023 good
2022 very_good
2021 excellent
2020 very_good
2019 excellent