2021 Domaine La Verde Vacqueyras Ora [JS92][D90]

Producer: Domaine Saint-Damien  
Region: Vacqueyras, Rhone, France  
Blend: 55% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre 
Year: 2021 

James Suckling, 92 Points 

"Dark plums, currants, olives, dried thyme and baking spices on the nose. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine tannins. Elegant and layered with good texture. A bit firmer, with plenty of spice in the finish. 55% grenache, 25% syrah and 20% mourvedre. Best after 2024." 

Decanter, 90 Points 

"A savoury, quite herbal nose. More weight on the palate than most 2021s, this has good concentration, balanced acidity and no excess alcohol. A good success in a tricky year, this should age fairly well, better than most." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Each vineyard plot as well as each grape variety is vinified on its own and undergoes a long, gentle maceration in a concrete vat. Part of the Syrah and Mourvèdre wines then spend a year in oak barrels before blending and bottling. A deep purple color, this wine has powerful aromas of blue fruits, violets, exotic flowers and blood orange. It is pure and elegant, with good length and serious aging potential." 

Alcohol: 14.5% 

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