Domaine Santa Duc Les Aubes Vacqueyras 2022 is a vibrant, sun–drenched Southern Rhône red that still keeps a lovely sense of freshness, delivering plenty of flavour without feeling over the top. It is the sort of Vacqueyras you crack with friends over a generous, home–cooked dinner.

In the glass, Les Aubes Vacqueyras 2022 offers ripe red and black berries, juicy cherry and plum, with hints of garrigue herbs, cracked pepper and a touch of violets and spice. The palate is medium to full–bodied, supple and rounded, with bright fruit, gentle warmth and fine, chalky tannins pulling everything neatly into line through the finish.

This Domaine Santa Duc Les Aubes Vacqueyras 2022 is a beaut match for herb–rubbed lamb chops, sausages on the barbie, slow–cooked beef ragù or roast chook with Mediterranean vegetables. It also plays nicely with mushroom pizza, charcuterie and a slab of aged cheddar at a laid–back Adelaide weeknight dinner.