More rich and substantial, the 2012 Vacqueyras Seigneur de Lauris is comprised of 70%Grenache and 30% Syrah, from vines over 50 years in age, which will spend 18 to 24 months in foudre (small part in 2-year-old barrels.) Rock-solid with its sweet cassis, raspberry, licorice and spice-box aromas and flavors, it flows onto the palate with medium-bodied richness, excellent mid-palate depth and outstanding length. It should drink nicely on release and evolve gracefully for 8-10 years. This large estate produces a bevy of rich, fruit-forward efforts that remain more than reasonably priced. Looking at the 2011s, this is a solid vintage here and the wines make the most of the vintage, with upfront fruit and texture. Importer: Grape Expectations, Raleigh, NC; tel. (919) 781-1655