2022 Domaine La Ligiere Vacqueyras Le Mourre de la Caille [JD90-92+]

Producer: Domaine La Ligiere Region: Vacqueyras, Rhone, France Blend: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre Year: 2022  Retail Price: $35.00 Our Price: $16.99* For decades Vacqueyras has lived in the shadow of its neighbors, Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. ​It's one of the newest appellations in Southern Rhone and called Southern Rhone's stealth appellation.  It's known for providing excellent value alternatives to Chateauneuf-du-Pape and is even referred to as Chateaneuf's Little Brother.  For years, the region has played second fiddle to Gigondas, but things are changing.  Vacqueyras is the next big thing.  Their wines have a diamond-like quality to them with a careful juxtaposition of power, brilliance and finesse.  Vacqueyras wines continue to fly under the radar, but this is likely to change soon as Rhone lovers discover the value offered by this region that produces powerful, well-structured wines.  Vacqueyras wines are robust and rustic in style combining delicate aromas wi