A step up over the Gigondas, the 2012 Vacqueyras is a beauty. Violets, spring flowers, chocolate and cassis all emerge from this medium to full-bodied, seamless, layered and downright sexy 2012. Made from 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, it’s already hard to resist, but will evolve gracefully through 2020.