Arnoux & Fils Vacqueyras Vieux Clocher Classic (2020)

Light and fresh with plenty of vibrant red and black cherry and a hint of raspberry. Garrigue herbs and spice on the nose but an uplifting freshness makes it very approachable. Pair with poultry, beef in sauce, grilled red meats, cheese.

Blend: 70% Grenache / 5% Mourvedre / 25% Syrah

Tasting Notes

92 James Suckling
Deep blackberry and pomegranate fruit with plenty of spice, plus some raw-meat and balsamic-vinegar character. Full-bodied and rich, but with a certain lightness of touch, thanks to the well-judged tannin extraction, this has tons of character and is so easy to enjoy. Long, very harmonious finish that says “drink me”! A classic Rhone GSM blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre. Drink or hold.

88 - 90 Jeb Dunnuck
As to the reds, the 2020 Vacqueyras Vieux Clocher is medium-bodied and incredibly Provençal, with lots of spiced red fruits, leather, Provençal herbs, and loamy earth notes. A blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and the rest Mourvèdre, it has outstanding potential.