Made in a rich, full and layered style, the 2015 Vacqueyras Seigneur de Lauris Blanc (60% Grenache Blanc, 10% Viognier, 10% Bourboulenc, 10% Marsanne, 5% Roussanne and 5% Clairette) was fermented and aged in barrel. Sautéed peaches, honeysuckle, brioche and some butter oak all emerge from the glass, and it has plenty of fruit and depth on the palate, yet it's just a touch rough around the edge. It will be interesting to see how this comes together in bottle.

A barrel-fermented blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, the 2014 Vacqueyras Seigneur de Lauris Blanc spent a year in 300-liter barrels prior to blending and bottling. This medium to full-bodied wine delivers expected notes of toast and vanilla, but backs those up with attractive mandarin and pineapple fruit, a lush, creamy mouthfeel and a long, spice-driven finish. Drink it over the next few years.