Chapelle St Arnoux 2003 RED France

If you love the berry-packed style of top-shelf Rhone - then here's a bargain not to be missed! Located right next-door to Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Vacqueyras has always been a closely guarded secret in the wine world. The area benefits from the same premium terroir as its illustrious neighbour down to the famous "pudding stones" which litter the vineyards and help keep the vines warm at night. Entirely hand-harvested from ancient vines this superb red is a fantastic value alternative to Chateauneuf-du-Pape! In fact Robert Parker is a big fan of the area - "Vacqueyras unbridled power and a fleshy personality make for a substantial and mouthfilling glass of wine". Prices look set to soar in the next few years - closer to its more famous neighbour - so you'd better be quick! This ripe and fleshy red is all that you'd expect from the superb 2003 vintage. With a blend rich in Grenache it's brimming with concentrated redcurrant cherry and cranberry flavours. Excellent as a glass on its own or with hearty roast beef or lamb.

Per bottle price from: £9.99
Merchant: Sunday Times Wine Club
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