The debut vintage from this new negociant operation, 1994, gives considerable promise for the success this firm is likely to enjoy. The 1994 Vacqueyras exhibits more spice than the 1994 Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Guy Louis, as well as a vague notion of garrigue (a nebulous, earthy, herbes de Provence smell that seems to permeate this region's enchanted countryside in the spring and summer). This wine also reveals toasty oak, plenty of ripe, peppery fruit, medium body, good density, and an attractive texture - a hallmark of wines that enjoy extensive lees contact and minimal racking. It should drink well for 5-6 years. This wine was tasted between June 1 and June 16, 1996.None of the 1994 and 1995 wines reviewed in this section had yet been bottled, but since they are bottled barrel by barrel, with no fining or filtration, the notes should be relatively reflective of the different qualitative levels.
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