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Vacqueyras Rouge 'Fontimple', Rhonéa 2020

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This Vacqueyras from the Southern Rhône appellation next door to Gigondas (just east of Avignon) is knock-down delicious - I even ordered a case after finishing my first glass. It exemplifies why so many critics and savvy wine lovers continue to look to the Southern Rhône for superior quality-for-money cuvées, particularly when seeing what heights Burgundy and Bordeaux prices continue to hit. What’s more, it’s quality not just in terms of France, but of anywhere.

From the highly praised 2020 vintage, here is a blend of Grenache (50%), Syrah and Mourvèdre which, after four years of bottle ageing, is now showing alluring touches of maturity. ‘Fontimple’ is indeed a gorgeous wine already, and one that will be ever more so with further cellaring.

- David Campbell, Founder of FromVineyardsDirect.


How does the wine taste? Customer Reviews (1)
The sunshine and quality of the 2020 vintage shines through here, giving a bold, expressive wine which leaps from the glass. Warm, bright, spicy red fruit flavours with autumnal bonfire notes and freshly-ground black pepper. This is grenache at its best, enhanced with a little syrah and mourvèdre, with striking intensity

This is a truly excellent example from an excellent year. I bought an extra case in thr hope of letting it rest another few years in the cellar. Alas it never made it that far as it's fantastic drinking now. Get some while you can.

Nick Davies - April 2024
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"The 2020 Rhonéa's Fontimple's Vacqueyras, everyone's favourite Rhône from FVD's November tasting, is perfectly judged with fresh, ripe Grenache tempered by splashes of Mourvèdre and Syrah. It's so mellow and so approachable - with its vibrant upfront fruit and a savoury kick - that one doesn't notice the punchy 15% vol. behind it. Just be aware and enjoy."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator
In a nutshell
Region: Rhône Country: France Grape: Grenache / Mourvèdre / Syrah Unit: Bottle (75cl) ABV: 15% Drink: Now - 2026 SKU: 08200561
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