D'Ourea Vacqueras 2016 Mezcal

D'Ourea Vacqueras 2016 Mezcal65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 5% Carignan and 5% Mourvedre Sourced from the lower terraced lands of the northern part of Vacqueyras, from the blue and yellow clay on the plateau des Garrigues which was planted in the 1950s with a density of 10,000 plants per hectare. Also some from a plot in Pendants with blue and yellow clay soil which gives richness and depth and a more silky texture to the wine. Using whole bunches the wine goes through a

FR Trolong oak barrel Mondot) and 2014 (6 years

ripe red cherry

tobacco and a smoky volcanic edge

the property stretches over a total of 120 hectares

' 94 points

crisp and focused

Rebecca Gibb MW

liquorice and spice

Colchagua and Cachapoal

Camaralet and Lauzet

we matured Sake (junmai-shu) brewed by us and then used the Sake Cask to wood finish for Togouchi whisky

' 95 points