Arabesque 2016 • 92/100
A blend of 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, the 2016 Vacqueyras Arabesque spent a year in concrete prior to bottling. It’s fresh, red-f ruited and taut, with hints of owering garrigue and cherries. It’s full-bodied and concentrated, with positive tension and just a hint of mocha on the long nish.