2011 Domaine La Bouissiere Vacqueyras

(60% grenache, 25% syrah and 15% mourvedre): Dark ruby. Ripe dark berries and medicinal cherry on the deep, spice-accented nose and in the mouth. Chewy and broad, with a hint of allspice creeping in with aeration. Closes on a sweet note, with excellent clarity and length and smooth, well-judged tannins. 91 points