The 2010 Vacqueyras St.-Roch reveals some pronounced herbaceousness intermixed with notes of kirsch and meaty mushrooms. A blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre from 30-year-old vines, and aged totally in tank, it is a medium-bodied, peppery, herbal effort that no doubt will be controversial.
Importers: Kysela Pere et Fils, Winchester, VA; tel. (540) 722-9228; Arborway Imports, Lexington, MA; tel. (781) 863-1753; and Riservati, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 623-5758