Vacqueyras, Cuvée des Templiers, 2020
Refined brambly fruits, dark cherry stones and heather, a bit of grip and earth and chocolate but also so fresh and glamorous. Templiers used to be fermented with whole bunches and 2 weeks on the skins, these days it is fully destemmed and infuses for 4-6 weeks, so a longer but gentler process. *We want the weight to match the tannins and build the wine to a great balance. Full bodied wines with elegance.” A Syrah-influenced blend, with Grenache the other key component. Aged in large steel tanks.
critic reviews
The 2020 Vacqueyras Cuvée des Templiers blends equal proportions of Grenache and Syrah. Aging took place for nine months in stainless steel tanks, followed by one year in concrete. The result is an inviting 2020 red that offers hazelnut, red and black cherry, red plum and licorice aromas. Made in a refreshing and early-drinking style, the drying tannins take away some of the fun to drink this today.