The Domaine du Pesquier makes very trad and very beafy Southern Rhone red and this Vacqueras '08 is a really interesting follow on from their Gigondas '07. Fresher in style due principally to the vintage this is has crunchy red and black fruit on the palate, plenty of finesse and terrific balance. 

Wine info:

Vintage: 2008

Closure: Cork

Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Country: France

Region: Southern Rhone

ABV: 14.5%