2009 Vacqueyras, Cuvee Jean-Marie Arnoux, Arnoux et Fils (750ml)

Vintage: 2009
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Vacqueyras
Vineyard: Cuvee Jean-Marie Arnoux
Designation:

Appellation: Vacqueyras
Producer: Arnoux et Fils 
Varietal: Rhone Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Rhone
Sub-Region: Southern Rhone

Tasting note: One of the most compelling wines in this very good portfolio is the 2009 Vacqueyras Jean-Marie Arnoux. From some of the estate's oldest vines, this blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre was aged in foudres and bottled without fining or filtration. Loaded with notes of sweet kirsch, licorice, camphor, incense and spring flowers, this dense ruby/purple-colored, full-bodied, multidimensional, powerful, long wine reveals superb equilibrium and intensity. It should age nicely for a decade.  (90-93pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Oct. 2010
Score: 90-93
Drink: 2010-2020