1999 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes
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A good bet is the sumptuous 1999 Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes, a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah that achieved 14% alcohol naturally. This spectacular, full-bodied, lavishly-concentrated, dense 1999 promises to last for 8-15 years. A Patrick Lesec Selection (Paris fax # 011 33 1 42 84 38 22), various American importers, including Adventures in Wine, Daly City, CA; tel. (415) 467-0130, Atlantic Importing Co., Newton, MA; tel. (617) 965-2933, Fine Vines LLC, Maywood, IL; tel. (708) 343-5901, and New Castle Imports, Myrtle Beach, SC; tel. (843) 497-8625
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Saturated bright ruby. Roasted black raspberry, nuts and game on the nose. Lush, thick and deep, with pungent black raspberry and blackberry flavors framed by sweet oak. Finishes with layered, sweet tannins and superb persistence.