Vacqueyras is better than Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Next to Chateauneuf-du-Pape is another wine village that shares many similarities with it in style, named Vacqueyras, one of the 18 crus of the Rhone, which are the highest quality appellations in the area along with Chateauneuf, Gigondas, Rasteau, Cote Rotie, Hermitage, etc. Let’s explore how good Vacqueyras wines can be, why they’re so good, how they compare to Chateauneuf, and I’ll tell you some names of the best wines you can buy from there.

00:00 - Vacqueyras Wine Intro
01:10 - Key Facts about Vacqueyras Wine
02:47 - The Grapes of Vacqueyras
03:43 - Vacqueyras Vs Châteauneuf-du-Pape
05:59 - Vacqueyras Wine & Food Pairing
06:45 - Best Vacqueyras Wines to Try
09:16 - Vacqueyras: Final Thoughts