Vidal-Fleury Vacqueyras 2012

Showing outstanding potential, the 2012 Vacqueyras checks in as a blend of 50% Grenache, 45% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre that spent 18 months in both tank and foudre. Plum, violets, liquid flowers and solid minerality [on] show here, and on the palate, it's beautifully textured and layered, with medium to full-bodied depth and richness. It's impressive and should have 7-8 years or longevity. Score - 90-92. (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2013)