The 2012 Vacqueyras Hauts de Castellas is a ripe, medium to full-bodied Vacqueyras that offers up attractive red and black fruits, spice-box, toast and crushed flower-like aromas and flavors. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvedre that saw roughly 10% new oak, it’s a beautifully-made, character filled effort to drink over the coming 4-6 years.