Tasting Highlights: Vacqueyras

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The Vacqueyras appellation is located in the Southern Rhône Valley of France.

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Outstanding reds and excellent values from an oft-overlooked appellation of the Southern Rhône

James Molesworth
Posted: August 29, 2008

Located in France's Southern Rhône Valley, between Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, lies the Vacqueyras appellation. Vacqueyras totals 3,200 acres of vines, similar in size to Gigondas, though the wines are quite different.