2007 La Grange des Quatre Vents Vacqueyras

Guy Richard's Domaine le Couroulu is set in prime time Vacqueyras, on the rugged galets roules limestone plateau where we find all of the top wines of the appellation. But the Richard Vacqueyras is of a signature style: one that marries huge concentration with almost brooding, Châteauneuf-like complexity. These wines are built on the ripeness of old-vine Grenache and the sweetness of Syrah, while some cuvees also include Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Carignan. Interestingly, the estate is named for the Curlew bird, which is known in Provencal dialect as Couroulu. This distinctive bird graces the labels of the domain's wines.

Guy Richard's Domaine le Couroulu is set in prime time Vacqueyras, on the rugged galets roules limestone plateau where we find all of the top wines of the appellation. But the Richard Vacqueyras is of a signature style: one that marries huge concentration with almost broodi... more