Gabriel Meffre 2009 Saint-Barthélémy Red (Vacqueyras)

Country: France / Saint-Barthélémy
Variety: Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône Valley
Winery: Gabriel Meffre / Vacqueyras

For a Vacqueyras, this is rather charming and supple, with slightly jammy black-cherry notes balanced by mouth-watering acidity. Hints of leather and anise add a welcome note of complexity. Drink it over the next few years.