2012 Domaine Le Colombier "Vieilles Vignes" Vacqueyras big-time winner in the value

big-time winner in the value sweepstakes

All of the Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are bottled unfiltered

The Grand Cuvee is very powerful Pinot-based stuff

In the long

2012 Domaine Le Colombier "Vieilles Vignes" Vacqueyras big-time winner in the valueLooking at the 2012s, all of which were tasted from barrel, the 2012 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes checks in as a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre that was aged all in concrete tank. Deep, rich and layered, with ample blackberry, blackcurrant, smoke, licorice and tinges of flowers, this full bodied beauty has loads of potential and is a smoking value. Concentrated, with fine tannin and excellent overall freshness, it should be reasonably