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Château des Roques Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras 2014 Wine Review

Château des Roques Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras 2014

Château des Roques Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras 2014

Vacqueyras, Rhône A.P., France

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2020-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Château des Roques

Agent: Atlas Trading

Natalie's Score: 93/100

Love the juicy blackberry, cherry, earthy and mineral nose on this robust red from the Vacqueyras, Rhône wine region. Mouth-watering with ripe blackberry, licorice and sour cherry flavours finishing long on the palate. Pair with bison burgers and grilled games sausages.

Food pairings: venison steaks, rabbit stew, bison steaks.

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This Château des Roques Cuvée du Château Vacqueyras 2014 was reviewed on June 22, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Château Des Roques Cuvée Du Château 2014 is a vibrant, 70% Grenache, 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah red wine blend with licorice, blackberry and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Tannins are structured and velvety. Elevage in stainless-steel tank and demi-muids for 14 months. Pair with meat and wild leek stuffed Porcini mushrooms. - Community Wine Reviews

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