"A wine that should come close to matching its 2016 counterpart, the 2017 Vacqueyras Les Templiers (50/50 Grenache and Syrah aged in stainless steel and concrete tanks) offers a classic style in its peppery garrigue, underbrush, damp earth, and gamey, meaty aromas and flavors. With lots of dark fruit, good density, and integrated acidity, it’s a winner."

- Jeb Dunnuck (September 26th 2018), 90-93 pts

Go To Cazaux Vacqueyras Cuvee des Templiers

"Deeply colored, the 2017 Vacqueyras Cuvée Des Templiers (50/50 Grenache and Syrah) is a full-bodied, powerful 2017 that has lots of Syrah character in its ripe dark fruits, olive tapenade, game, and peppery aromas and flavors. With a big, mouthfilling style, it’s going to evolve nicely for upwards of a decade."

- Jeb Dunnuck (September 2019, Southern Rhône Part 2: 2017 & 2018 from Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Cairanne, and Rasteau), 91 pts

"I’ve drunk my fair share of this cuvée, and it always offers pleasure. The 2019 Vacqueyras Les Templiers is no exception, offering lots of juicy strawberry and darker berry fruits as well as classic Southern Rhône peppery herbs and leather nuances. A blend of equal parts Grenache and Syrah, it’s nicely balanced, has plenty of character, and is ideal for enjoying over the coming 5-7 years."

- Jeb Dunnuck (January 2022), 91 pts

"Very dark in the glass. A spicy nose full of cardamom and cumin. Full-bodied but not overly. Feels rounded and powerful, but has seen no oak. Quite extracted, this certainly needs time but promises some future complexity. - Matt WALLS"
- Decanter (October 1st 2022), 91 pts