Vacqueyras is one of the better known Cotes-du-Rhone Villages that was elevated to its own AOC status in 1990. It is in the Southern Rhone, situated along the banks of the River Ouveze, and located just south of Gigondas, not far from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It is thought of as a little brother to the latter.

The cepages is much the same as in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and similarly, red wines dominate production at fully 97%, though some white and rose is produced. Like Gigondas, the wines are known more for power than elegance, though producers here tend to incorporate a higher percentage of Syrah. The wines are known locally as "poor man's Chateauneuf-du-Pape" and accordingly have a reputation for providing a lot of bang for the buck. (Wine/Appellations)