The yet-to-bottled 2016 Vacqueyras Cuvee Speciale features bold purple raspberry fruit and hints of chocolaty richness, all balanced by crisp acids and a bright, zesty finish. It's full-bodied, with plenty of ripe tannins, so give it until 2020 or so to open up.
(92-94 Points) - Joe Czerwinski – The Wine Advocate – August 2018