Vacqueyras

Domaine de Sang des Cailloux, Lopy 94 £ 24.60-£ 29.50 A&B Vintners, Christopher Piper Gorgeous old-vine Grenache with Syrah adding structure and bite. Lovely ripe tannins, good acidity and freshness. Drink 2019-2025

Roucas Toumba, Les Prémices Blanc 93 Lifted fennel and blossom nose. Full, textured, oily palate of pear and quince. Minerality to balance as acidity low. Drink 2018-2022 Alc 14%

Domaine les Semelles de Vent, Vieilles Vignes 92 NEWCOMER Captivating bramble and bark nose. Smooth, seamless palate with nothing overdone, ending dry and savoury. Drink 2018-2023

Domaine le Clos des Cazaux, Les Clefs d’Or Blanc 91 TOP VALUE Bright grapefruit nose. Broad and silky palate with good acidity and pithy citrus. Pure and well made. Drink 2018-2019