“Grown from a selection of south- and southeast-facing parcels, this wine layers saline, bright red fruit into a complex weave of purple berries and power. It takes a day of air to shake its oak (between 20 to 30 percent of the barrels are new); decant it now or lay it down for at least five years.”

“A hidden little gem of a wine, the 2020 Vacqueyras Domaine Des Genêts has ample darker berry fruits as well as some peppery, garrigue, and spicy nuances that develop nicely with time in the glass. It's beautifully balanced, medium-bodied, has outstanding purity, and a great finish. It's perfect for drinking over the coming 7-8 years.”

“Toasty vanilla and creamy ripe fruit on the nose. The palate is rich and opulent with weighty stone fruit concentration. Juicy acidity lingers on the lengthy finish.”

“Spicy with savoury aromas on the nose. Nutmeg, cinnamon and ripe peachy stone fruit on the palate. Juicy and creamy with a soft texture and a delicate, freshly balanced finish.”

“This throws off some lovely floral and incense notes, backed by a sleek and pure core of cassis and mulberry fruit. Shows a subtle mineral underpinning through the focused finish. Drink now through 2030.”