2021 Domaine La Verde Vacqueyras Ora [JS92][D90] Occasion_4th of July 25% Gouveio

25% Gouveio

So give this 5-8 years in the bottle

although it is barely medium-bodied

This wine could use some time to unwind but shows very good promise

just shy of sour blackcurrant and black cherry on the nose and palate

2021 Domaine La Verde Vacqueyras Ora [JS92][D90] Occasion_4th of July 25% GouveioProducer: Domaine Saint Damien Region: Vacqueyras, Rhone, France Blend: 55% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre Year: 2021 James Suckling, 92 Points "Dark plums, currants, olives, dried thyme and baking spices on the nose. Its medium to full bodied with fine tannins. Elegant and layered with good texture. A bit firmer, with plenty of spice in the finish. 55% grenache, 25% syrah and 20% mourvedre. Best after 2024." Decanter, 90 Points "A savoury,