Domaine des Amouriers Signature Vacqueyras 2011

(54% grenache, 38% syrah, 6% mourvedre and 2% carignan): Deep ruby. Ripe raspberry and blackberry aromas are underscored by smoky minerality and fresh flowers, with a spicy quality adding complexity. Rich, pliant dark berry fruit and exotic floral pastille flavors show very good clarity and become sweeter with air. The mineral and floral notes continue through the energetic finish. Score - 90. (Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar, Jan./Feb. 2014)