2012 Domaine Le Colombier "Cuv̩e G" Vacqueyras Those should soon be mature

Those should soon be mature enough to go into the wine (they were planted in 2004 and they will make it into the Ardanza blend from 2007-2008)

This is the first release of a new sister brand to Elk Cove

but delicious

Subtle oak allows stone-fruit

I'm hard pressed to come up with a better value in Pinot Noir

2012 Domaine Le Colombier "Cuv̩e G" Vacqueyras Those should soon be matureOne of the top Vacqueyras out there, the 2012 Vacqueyras G is an even split of Grenache and Syrah thats aged 12 months in barrel. Tasting more like a Chateauneuf du Pape than a Vacqueyras, it boasts stunning notes of black raspberry, kirsch, licorice, roasted meats and spice box, all of which have sticking purity, freshness and detail. Full bodied, voluptuous and also concentrated, this is one sexy 2012 to drink over the coming 7 8 years, if not