2021 Vacqueyras "Pierrelongue", Maison Bouachon

A red wine from Vacqueyras in the southern Rhône, made by Maison Bouachon from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The grapes are hand-harvested from old vines on selected parcels, with long maceration and vinification in concrete tanks followed by ageing in large casks. The soil is stony slopes with clay and limestone. It shows dark berries, liquorice, spices and dried herbs on the nose, with a full, concentrated palate of blackberry, black pepper and Provence herbs, structured tannins and a long, spicy finish.