2007 Mas du Bouquet Vacqueyras

The 2007 Mas du Bouquet Vacqueyras is another excellent wine from Vacqueyras region of the Cotes du Rhone.  It gets 90 points from the International Wine Cellar:  "Deep ruby. Rich blackberry and kirsch aromas are complicated by candied flowers, anise and garrique, with a sexy note of cola coming up for air.  Sweet dark berry flavors coat the palate, firmed by fine-grained tannins that are quickly absorbed by the fruit.  This sweet, long wine is already very alluring."

And Robert Parker gives it 89-91 points:  "The general style is one of fruity, good quality, commercially-styled wines that represent very good value, and are immensely appealing.  All of the 2007s (Cotes du Rhone) are fruit-laden, lush and best drunk in their first 3-5 years of life.  The sumptuous Domiane Le Mas du Bouquet, 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre, is aged in tank prior to bottling."

I've tasted this wine on two different occasions and was very impressed both times, a delicious wine IMO.  The list price is $16, but K&L Wines is selling it for $12.99.  I think it's a solid wine for the list price.  At the reduced price, I think this is a high-QPR wine.