Vacqueyras
Vacqueyras is low-lying and mostly flat, and it was hit hard by the frost in 2021. Yields were down around 25%.
Vineyards on slopes and near woodland were more likely to be spared, and those that were lucky went on to make precise, fresh, well-balanced reds. Most, however, are light and drinkable, destined to be drunk young.
White varieties largely avoided the frost, and the quality is excellent – concentrated wines with impact, acidity and great balance.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and score for top Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2021 wines
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Matt Walls’ top-scoring Gigondas, Vacqueyras & Beaumes de Venise 2021 wines:
The wines below all scored 93 points or above, and are listed in order of Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise, white then red in score order.
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{"wineId":"64499","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64500","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64501","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64502","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64503","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64504","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64505","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64506","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64507","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64508","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64509","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64576","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64577","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64578","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64579","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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