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Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras Vignerons De Caractere 2009 Wine Review

Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras Vignerons De Caractere 2009

Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras Vignerons De Caractere 2009

Rhône, France

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Les Hauts

Agent: Joseph Cipelli Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Full-bodied, rustic and juicy with black fruit. Ideal for homemade gourmet hamburgers or rich meat-based pastas.

Food pairings: gourmet hamburgers, rich meat-based pastas.

Perfect Pasta and Tomato Sauce Wine

This Les Hauts De Castellas Vacqueyras Vignerons De Caractere 2009 was reviewed on December 10, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Carol Lee McInnis rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Very good. Mediterranean pork
Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This wine has evolved markedly since the 2011 release, with the garrigue playing a stronger note, great black and white pepper notes with a powerful sweet earth note. The wood is also present that highlights the spice overlay. A wine about precision but not fruit dominated. I'm 89 on this wine. (ottawawinejournal.com)
Paul Barker reviewed this wine as follows:

Gift from Peter and Louisa

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