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Considered one of the bargain categories in European wine, the wave of enthusiasm for Cotes du Rhone styles continues to grow. This vast region offers delicious Grenache-based reds, often blended with Cinsault, Shiraz & Mourvedre that are densely coloured, fleshy, supple and flavourful. Entry level wines make for delightful early drinking, while the very best examples can be exceptionally long-lived. Focusing on small grower-producers, Nicks Wine Merchants directly import some tremendous values from Rasteau, Cairanne, Valreas, Gigondas, Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape, amongst others. Rhone Rose and dry white wines are also frequently stocked.
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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $295.00$295.00
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    $3,540.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2024-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Deep midnight black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Elevated dark to black raspberry, liquorice and red cherry aromas infused with fresh provincial herbs intermix with subtle leather and peppered earth notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are delivered with balance and refinement despite their opulence and intensity. Herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat characters lend further nuance. Outstanding power with a very polished yet structural tannin framework. Finishes abundantly fresh, amply fruited and long.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Including more Mourvèdre than usual (40%), the 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape sports a deep ruby/purple hue as well as an utterly classic Beaucastel nose of ripe red and blue fruits, spice, game, truffly earth, and ground pepper. Reminding me of the 2012, it's medium to full-bodied, has a layered, concentrated md-palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish.
    94 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

    The 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape ratchets up the intensity from the Coudelet, adding more pronounced Mourvèdre-derived notes of truffle and tree bark to go with ripe black cherries and plums, crushed stone and hints of dark chocolate. Full-bodied in the mouth, with ample concentration and richness, this gently tannic wine finishes long and velvety, with echoes of licorice and dark fruit. It's a standout from a difficult vintage. Drink 2024-2040.
    94 Points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    Still a little closed, so the fruit is a bit reserved, but there are already meaty, lavender and rosemary aromas. Well-structured and crisp, the tannins building steadily as it flows over the palate. The concentrated and ripe red fruit is very deftly wrapped around the core. Long, spicy, and licorice finish. Drink from release. From organically grown grapes.
    94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $799.00$799.00
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    $9,588.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Red-fruited and garrigue-laden, the nose of the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is glorious, showing remarkable complexity in its notes of cherries, raspberries and strawberries, all accented by hints of bay leaf, lavender and thyme, plus deeper bass notes of black olives, roasted meat, espresso, star anise and dark chocolate. Full-bodied and intense, it seems to have added structure since last year, with a firm matrix of tannins holding it all together and lingering on the lengthy finish. Put this Mourvèdre-based blend (approximately 60%) away for five or more years; it should drink well for a couple of decades beyond that.
    99 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)

    Inky ruby. Deep-pitched red and dark berry liqueur, candied violet, licorice and Moroccan spice scents show superb detail and a smoky mineral overtone. Densely packed and focused on the palate, offering powerful blueberry, bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors, along with chewing tobacco, floral pastille and fruitcake notes. Hangs on with serious persistence, steadily building tannins and reverberating florality. Two-thousand eighteen was a superb vintage for Mourvèdre, and it shows here, with that variety making up about a third of the blend. Drink 2027-2040.
    97 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    Very spicy with grilled meat and lots of blackberry and blueberry aromas, together with moss and bark, following through to a full body with round, dusty tannins that are polished and together. Finishes a little tight, suggesting the need to age and open up. Chewy at the end, too. Better after 2024, when it opens.
    96 points
    James Suckling

    Lastly, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin showed beautifully, and while it doesn’t hit the heights of the 2001, 2007, 2010, 2016, or 2017, it’s a beautiful expression of this cuvée that deserves a place in the cellar. Revealing a deep purple hue as well as a kaleidoscope-like array of blueberries, charred meat, graphite, ground pepper, violets, and garrigue, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, seamless texture, building tannins, and a magical finish. It doesn’t have the sheer wealth of material found in truly great vintages and stays compact and focused on the palate, but it has beautiful depth of fruit and intensity as well as a seamlessness to its tannins. I suspect it will be relatively approachable by this cuvee’s standards, yet it still has enough structure and tannins to warrant a solid 7-8 years of bottle age. Given its balance, freshness, and purity, it’s going to age beautifully. Drink 2025 - 2050.
    97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    This is deeply coloured but not opaque. The 2018 Hommage has a heavy Mourvèdre fug that rises up from the glass with higher toned violet notes along with bass notes of liquorice, rolling tobacco, blackcurrant leaf and a little sticky damson. It’s fairly full-bodied, but without excesses, showing well balanced acidity and alcohol alongside grippy, gently muscular tannins. There are no signs of the more adverse climatic features of the vintage at this stage and it has a good sense of harmony. It’s an excellent wine, though perhaps not the most thunderous or profound Hommage but still a great wine and a remarkably elegant iteration of this cuvée. Amazingly drinkable already, but wait until 2028 if you can. Drink 2024 - 2036.
    97 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $125.00$125.00
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    $1,500.00Dozen
    ABV: 15.5%Closure: Cork

    Mont-Redon is the largest estate in Chateauneuf and one of its historic names, with extensive holdings on the plateau’s galets roules. The house style blends Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre to create a wine that is both structured and approachable, reflecting the domaine’s emphasis on classical balance and reliability.

    Other Reviews....
    A well-composed, structured and refined Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The nose reveals notes of dark cherries, cassis, dried thyme, black pepper and a touch of violets. It's full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. The frame of tannins shape up the palate, with dark berries at the core. Plenty of spices and grilled herb character on the palate bring vibrancy and drive. Robust and focused, and the funneled finish has length. Try after 2028.
    96 points
    James Suckling

    Starting with the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape, this deep ruby/plum-hued effort is based on 60% Grenache, 31% Syrah, 8% Mourvèdre, and the rest a mix of varieties that was brought up in new and old barrels and concrete. It has a gorgeous nose of black raspberries, Bing cherries, spicy garrigue, leather, and ground pepper, with just a kiss of background oak. With medium to full-bodied richness and a concentrated yet focused, elegant style on the palate, it's going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink brilliantly over the following 15+ years. Drink 2026-2042.
    94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Cork

    Rich and chewy finishing firmly tannic and rustic yet long.

    Château Pegau is Laurence and Paul Féraud’s 60 hectare estate, located in Sorgues, less than 6 km from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines regularly over deliver, showcasing the estate’s excellent terroir, with the unmistakable imprint of Pegau. Made by Laurence Feraud in the recently built cellar at the estate, the Cuvee Setier is a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mouvèdre & 20% Syrah.
    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Lifted black raspberry and liquorice aromas are complimented by leather, black cherry, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich and chewy, the palate features black raspberry and liquorice fruits framed by muscular tannins. Scorched earth, leather, dried herb and peppered meat elements extend across the back half which also picks up a grippy feel. Finishes firmly tannic and rustic yet long.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews....
    Roughly the same blend as the 2021—60% Grenache and 20% each Mourvèdre and Syrah—the 2022 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier is more perfumed and more concentrated, with floral, violet-like notes joining hints of roasted meat, road tar and dark, plummy fruit. Full-bodied and velvety, it should drink well for at least a decade. Drink 2024-2033.
    91-93 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 17, 2024)

    A dense, well-structured and focus Cotes-du-Rhone Villages with aromas of dark berries, grilled meat, stones and wild herbs with some baking spices. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Textural and slightly chewy on the palate, with focus and a serious character. Well built with a firm finish. 60% grenache, 20% syrah and 20% mourvedre. Drink or hold.
    92 points
    James Suckling

    The 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Cuvee Setier checks in as 60% Grenache and 20% each Syrah and Mourvèdre. It's a slightly more concentrated, richer wine than the Côtes Du Rhône and has a beautiful sense of purity in its smoky black fruits, ground pepper, and crushed stone. Rich, tannic, medium-bodied, and concentrated, it’s going to need a year or two.
    91+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $299.00$299.00
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    $3,588.00Dozen
    ABV: 15.5%Closure: Cork

    One of the most consistent and highly regarded domaines of the appellation, Clos des Papes produces a single Chateauneuf cuvee each year from a wide spread of parcels across the region. This diversity of terroir underpins a style that is balanced, ageworthy, and often considered the reference point for Chateauneuf-du-Pape as a whole.

    Other Reviews....
    Despite a hailstorm that destroyed approximately one-third of the crop this year, Paul-Vincent Avril managed to produce a wine with the same grape proportions as in previous years, thanks to his vineyard's diverse and fragmented nature. So, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes reveals a delicate, aromatic bouquet of peony, gooseberry, lilac, flowers and cherries mingled with delicate notes of fennel and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, sappy and layered, it's perfectly textured with velvety, delicate tannins enhanced by bright acids and a long, ethereal finish. Although the Mourvèdre is slightly dominant at this stage, this wine is unquestionably poised for great aging potential. Drink 2025-2045.
    97 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    The alluring 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape won me over in a heartbeat. Vivid licorice, sage, blueberry, lavender, red and black cherry as well as crushed flowers hail from the glass. Full-bodied and intense, the 2022 packs ample flavor concentration yet always maintains balance through lifting freshness. Polished tannins neatly structure this ambitious 2022 that has the potential to age gracefully for at least two decades. Drink 2032-2050.
    96+ points
    Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

    A silky, textural and harmonious red with notes of dark cherries, fresh blackberries, dried thyme, currants and some mild spices. It's medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Elegant and graceful, silky and bright. Fresh center palate with plenty of vitality and a caressing texture. Precise and harmonious with a pure expression of fruit at the center and a vibrant, spicy finish. Drink or hold.
    96 points
    James Suckling

    The 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape is showing beautifully, with the sun-kissed style of the vintage yet more depth and density than most in the vintage. Blackberries, Provençal garrigue, spice, and saddle leather all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with the classic elegance of the estate in its medium to full-bodied, layered, multi-dimensional style. It's one of the wines of the vintage and will have two decades of longevity. Drink 2024-2044.
    98 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    A touch less Mourvèdre this year, but not enough to change the profile of the wine, which is fairly classic albeit pretty bombastic in 2022. Raspberry and black cherry, ripe and exuberant. Full but not massive, the alcohol is present, slightly warming the finish. Tannins are a little grainy, so I would give this time to settle before broaching. Succulent and juicy, with a touch of liquorice. Vincent Avril believes the wine could close down quite early on. So drink young, or (even better) wait until 2030. All destemmed, aged in old foudres. Drink 2030-2042.
    96 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

    A richly styled, opulent Châteauneuf that offers a streamlined cascade of ripe cherry, licorice root and toasted chestnut. Mineral energy keeps this powering long distance, with a smoldering foundation of iron. Starts off silky in feel, with a caressing texture quickly firmed up by fine tannins that hold real power. Hints of wet soil and baking spices detail the long, winding finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2026 through 2042.
    96 points
    Kristen Bieler - Wine Spectator

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $299.00$299.00
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    $3,588.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Tasted recently and as remarkable as ever, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos des Papes, derived from a Mediterranean summer without excess or hydric stress, wafts from the glass with superb aromas of dark berries, violet, lilac, dark cherries and crushed flowers. Full-bodied, seamless and layered, it has a fleshy, enveloping core of fruit framed by velvety, filigreed tannins, concluding with a long, ethereal finish. A deeply identity-driven Clos des Papes of remarkable overall precision, it stands as one of the summits of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in this vintage. Drink 2026-2050.
    100 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

    The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed brilliantly and is certainly one of the stars in the vintage. Based on 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties, it shines for its elegance and purity, offering a wonderful core of red and black fruits, medium to full body, silky, incredibly polished tannins, flawless balance, and already complex notes of flowers, sappy garrigue, Provençal spice. It has the estate's incredible ability to bring wonderful intensity and richness while staying graceful and seamless. It reminds me slightly of the 2012, possibly the 2006, and while it already offers pleasure, it will evolve for 20+ years in cold cellars. Drink: 2022-2044.
    96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Beguiling, with a plume of black tea and incense leading off, followed by black cherry reduction, cassis, melted black licorice, warm earth, singed tobacco and garrigue accents. Offers breadth and depth with a seamless feel, capped by a subtle mineral edge that lingers lengthily amid the beautiful fruit. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2024 through 2040.
    97 points
    James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

    A very Clos des Papes vintage,' says Vincent Avril, and I know what he means - a vintage that naturally delivers the kind of fresh, elegant wines that this estate is famous for. A tasting of several foudres point to a wine with natural, easy balance. The Mourvèdre is excellent here this year, and adds great depth to the fresh and delightful Grenache that has notes of black tea, black cherry and iron. Elegant and very fine. Drink: 2023-2042.
    98 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $250.00$250.00
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    $3,000.00Dozen
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Bursting with striking red-fruit aromas and delicate cinnamon, clove and star anise notes, the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape is another terrific vintage from this estate. While certainly full-bodied and powerful, it's also lithe and silky, with an almost airy feel on the palate that translates into great elegance on the lengthy finish.
    95 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Sep 2020)

    Deep magenta. Intensely perfumed, mineral-tinged raspberry and cherry preserve scents are complicated by garrigue and Moroccan spice nuances. Juicy and appealingly sweet, displaying fleshy red fruit liqueur, spicecake and lavender pastille flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Smoothly balances richness and energy and finishes extremely long and sappy, with smooth, harmonious tannins and a strong echo of candied flowers.
    94-96 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    Due to devastating yields, there’s not much of the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape to go around, but it’s going to be worth the extra effort to track down. Based on 50% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah (and a splash of other permitted varieties), it offers a textbook, classic Châteauneuf du Pape nose of mulled red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, ground pepper, and saddle leather. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Clos des Papes that has thrillingly polished tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. Made in a style similar to the 1999, 2004, and maybe a kiss of the 2006, it has the beautiful elegance (again, a Grand Cru Burgundy comes to mind) paired with plenty of intensity and length. I doubt it will shut down and it’s going to evolve nicely for 15-20 years or more.
    96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $215.00$215.00
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    $2,580.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Sourced from sandy, galet-strewn parcels that give the cuvee its name, Les Quartz sits among the most distinctive wines of Clos du Caillou. The blend of Grenache and Syrah is handled with a light touch, highlighting perfume, energy, and mineral drive alongside the natural richness of a vintage such as 2022.

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    An exquisite wine and one of the greatest examples of the vintage that I encountered during my journey in the region, the 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Quartz exhales a deep, powerful bouquet of lilac, dark cherries, garrigue, dark wild berries, lead pencil and flowers. It's full-bodied, pure and crystalline, with a deep, multidimensional core of fruit, vibrant acids and a long, sappy finish. This blend of 80% Grenache Noir and 20% Syrah, crafted from vines planted on sandy soils in the parcel of Les Cassanets, is a strong candidate for the wine of the vintage. Drink 2034-2054.
    97 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    Similarly deeper ruby-hued, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Quartz (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah) has an upfront, Provençal perfume of spiced black cherries, raspberries, sappy flowers, and spice, with a kiss of background minerality. It too is medium to full-bodied, has a supple, elegant, vibrant mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and a great finish.
    94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Dark in colour, this has intriguing herbal depths. Not massive, but it has an enjoyably compact frame, no lack of concentration, and serious intensity leading to a long finish. It’s vibrant, with amazing purity and clarity of flavour. Grown half on large pebbles, half on sand in lieu-dit Les Cassanets, destemmed, then fermented in tronconic concrete vats, then matured mostly in demi-muids and old barriques except for 7% in amphora. 6,800 bottles made. Drink 2024-2033.
    95 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $44.99$44.99
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    $539.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    A rich, amply weighted Cotes du Rhone with ripe chewy tannins.

    A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Dense inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice scents mix with dark to black raspberry, scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich, juicy black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits carry ample weight and a fleshy textural feel. An underbelly of scorched earth, dried herbs and pepper lend further interest. Ripe chewy tannins with a long succulent yet gently firm finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $46.99$46.99
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    $563.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    Rich, succulent black fruits framed by firm, chewy tannins which impart a muscular feel.

    Run by Laurent Charvin this small family estate has vineyard holdings of 8 hectares in Chateauneuf du Pape and 13 hectares in Cotes du Rhone. Certified organic the average age of the vines is over 50 years old. These Grenache based wines follow traditional winemaking techniques with no de-stemming and all aging takes place in cement tanks. Charvin’s Côtes du Rhône is regularly rated as one of the very best from this area and perhaps it is not surprising as the vines for this cuvee border directly on to the appellation for Chateauneuf du Pape in the northern sector where they are located.
    Deep dark red black core with a dark red hue. Seductive black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents sail out of the glass with impressive lift. Scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat notes ensue. Rich, succulent black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry fruits engulf the mouth framed by firm, chewy tannins which impart a muscular feel. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered meats the undercard. Ample in its power and concentration it finishes long and juicy yet quite robust.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews….
    A wealth of red fruit aromas are wrapped around an elegant core of fine tannins on the medium- to full-bodied palate. Excellent concentration and length for this appellation. So many delicate spice notes at the beautifully balanced finish A cuvee based on grenache. Bottled unfiltered.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $160.00$160.00
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    $1,920.00Dozen
    ABV: 15.5%Closure: Cork

    Domaine Charvin has long been regarded as a traditional benchmark of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, working exclusively with whole-cluster fermentation and no new oak. The result is a wine that captures the appellation’s purity and finesse, favouring freshness and complexity over sheer power.

    Other Reviews....
    Another highlight this year, Charvin's 2022 Chateauneuf du Pape exhales a complex, floral bouquet of violet, rose petals, dark cherries, spices and menthol intertwined with delicate garrigue notes. Medium to full-bodied and fine-boned with a layered core of fruit, bright acids and velvety tannins, it finishes long and ethereal with a delicate tannic frame thanks to whole bunches. This blend of 80% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and the rest of Vaccarèse and Counoise is one of my favorites this year. Drink 2026-2046.
    94-96 points
    Yohan Castaing - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

    This astonishing Chateauneuf-du-Pape has the enormous aromatic complexity and subtlety that we expect from Grand Cru red Burgundies. Enormous concentration and ample richness on the palate, and the structure behind this is no less impressive. Stacks of very fine tannins. The black and red berry fruit washes over you in a huge wave in the breathtaking licorice finish. So much drive and freshness. Enormous aging potential. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    98 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $160.00$160.00
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    $1,920.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    This great Chateauneuf combines the richness of the vintage with remarkable precision and vitality. Stacks of ripe damson plum, licorice and candied orange. Great tannin structure and lots of power on the full-bodied palate, with bitter chocolate and a stony character that builds at the very long, super-focused finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    Another beautiful wine from Laurent, his 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a classic blend of 82% Grenache, 5% each of Syrah and Mourvedre, and the rest Vaccarese and Counoise, all from the northern part of the appellation, aged in tank. Perfumed red fruits, rose petals, spice, and sappy, peppery garrigue all flow to a medium to full-bodied, seamless 2020 with silky tannins, wonderful balance, and a great finish. It needs 3-5 years in the cellar to hit the early stages of its drink window, where it should keep nicely for over a decade. Drink: 2022-2033.
    94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Little herbal note to the fruit bringing some complexity, this is saline, light, fresh, fluid and drinkable. Plenty of texture and interest to the fruit, with really searching tannins. Needs time to come round, will be elegant and charming when it does. Fruit, structure, fragrance and energy - it's got the lot. Very Charvin. Organically grown in the northwest of the appellation, in lieux-dits Cabrières and Maucoil where there's galets roulés and sand. It's fermented and then aged for 21 months in concrete using indigenous yeasts, then bottled unfiltered. Drink: 2025-2032.
    95 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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    2020 Domaine Chaume-Arnaud Vinsobres Rouge
    Vinsobres, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $44.99$44.99
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    $539.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Cork

    Rich black fruits with an opulent yet chewy feel concluding long and juicy within a robust frame.

    Valerie Chaume started Chaume-Arnaud when she was just 23 years old, renting 4.5 hectares of vineyards from her family. With her husband Philippe joining her in 1989, they expanded the cellar. Situated in the northern part of Cotes du Rhone villages, Vinsobres is one of the most northerly Crus in the Southern Rhone and sits at a high altitude of 400 to 450 meters, higher even than the highest vineyard in Gigondas.
    The 2020 Vinsobres is made up of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault, and 10% Mourvèdre. The fruit is mainly sourced from the high plateau and south-facing stony, limestone clay soil. Hand-picked fruit is de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented using only natural yeasts, with gentle elevage for three weeks after which it is matured in concrete tanks.
    Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Black raspberry and liquorice aromas rise from the glass followed by some black cherry, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits engulf the mouth with infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper on the underside. Opulent yet chewy feel with a ripe sturdy tannin structure. Concludes long and juicy within a robust frame.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Great freshness, purity and definition on the nose, with a rising aerial impression. Smooth tannins and a velvety, approachable style, with a shining beam of acidity running through it to the long finish. This feels authentically Vinsobres. Vineyards on pebbly clay limestone slopes, grown at 250-420m. Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented with indigenous yeasts then matured for 20 months in concrete. 15% Cinsault completes and leavens the blend.
    92 Points
    Decanter.com

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $33.99$33.99
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    $407.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Cork

    Deep dark red black core with a vibrant red to dark red hue. Red raspberry and red liquorice aromas intermix with provincial herb, earth and spice notes. Savoury red cherry and red raspberry fruits carry good freshness and moderate weight across the palate with infusions of provincial herbs and subtle peppered earth elements also evident. Fine grained tannins finishing fresh and energetic.
    Drink over the next 2-3 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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  • Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $32.99$32.99
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    $395.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Diam Cork

    A juicy and generously textured Cotes du Rhone Villages.

    Made from a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Dense dark red black core with a deep dark red hue. Seductive dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromas drift from the glass followed by some scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits are delivered with impressive concentration and carry an opulent feel. Scorched earth and peppered dried herb elements are for the most part well concealed by the lavish layers of fruit. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a long, sumptuous conclusion.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    Bottled under Diam, this wine is a wonderful example of just how far quality winemaking has come in recent decades. A while back, a Côtes-du-Rhône Villages would have been little more than a cheap quaffer. These days, there are some seriously good, enjoyable and attractive wines emerging from the appellation. A vibrant crimson/red hue, the colour is a bit reminiscent of a good, near-raw steak. The nose reveals notes of florals, cranberries, bay leaves, warm earth, dried herbs and coffee beans. The wine is of medium length, finishing with fine tannins. The team attribute notes of violets to the Syrah and red fruits to the Grenache. Youthful and with good focus, it lingers pleasantly and should provide attractive drinking over the next six to seven years. Drink 2025-2032.
    92 Points
    Ken Gargett – WinePilot.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $199.00$199.00
    Bottle
    $2,388.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2026-2036)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Diam Cork

    Extravagantly rich and bold with a chewy yet voluptuous mouth feel concluding long, deep and expansive.

    Mordorée is a genuine superstar of modern-day viticultural France. Founded in 1986, these are modern styled Rhône’s farmed bio-dynamically that combine the subtle use of French oak for its top wines.

    Midnight black dark red core with a dark red hue. Potent black cherry and black raspberry scents engulf the olfactory senses with notions of liquorice, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and pepper meat notes ensuing. Extravagantly rich, bold and lush, black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits are delivered with tremendous concentration, power and density. Burly tannins provide ample structure with infusions of herbs du Provence, smoked meats and peppered earth lending further nuance. Chewy yet voluptuous mouth feel concluding long, deep and expansive.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews…
    Huge and powerful, but so fresh. This has great driving intensity, with even bigger, more structural tannins than the domaine’s other cuvée. A rampaging Châteauneuf that will take time to settle, and will always be wild. Long, vibrant and chiselled. An absolute beast. Mordorée has been massive but overripe in the past; it's still massive but with this vintage the ripeness is more controlled, and it has transformed into something extraordinary. Fermented and aged 80% in stainless steel, the rest in old barrels. Drink 2032-2050.
    98 points
    Decanter

    The 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is based on 75% Grenache, 10% each Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Counoise and Vaccarèse. It's not massive yet just exudes class and elegance, with both red and black fruits that give way to more spice, peppery garrigue, and leather, with classic background licorice and black olive notes. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and elegant, with silky tannins, this brilliant Châteauneuf du Pape will evolve for two decades. Drink 2024-2044.
    97 points
    JebDunnuck.com

    A refined, high-class and well-composed blend of grenache, mourvedre, vaccarese and syrah. The nose expresses notes of wild berries, currants, dried herbs, black pepper and a hint of bark. It’s full-bodied with fine yet firm tannins. Well-build and focused, with a more delicate texture at the center. Bright and succulent, yet there is so much tension, structure and intensity. Vibrant peppery finish with length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Try after 2026.
    96 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $89.99$89.99
    Bottle
    $1,079.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Diam Cork

    Rich, concentrated and chewy with a long, sumptuous yet robust finish.

    A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherry and liquorice mix with black raspberry, scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Rich, concentrated and chewy, the full bodied palate is awash with lush black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits. Scorched earth, dried herb, leather and peppered meat characters form underneath. A firm muscular tannin structure is largely absorbed by the sheer wealth of fruit which is delivered with outstanding power and depth. Concludes long and sumptuous yet robust with a meaty texture.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    A seductive, serious and textural blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre. The nose expresses notes of sweet cherries, roasted meat, dark plums, baking spices and a dash of cocoa powder. It’s full-bodied with finely grained tannins. Dense and harmonious with a focused finish of excellent length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
    93 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The 2022 Lirac Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois checks in as 40% Syrah and the rest equal parts Grenache and Mourvèdre. It's a killer bottle of wine that has both red and black fruits intermixed with notions of peppery garrigue, flowers, melted licorice, and graphite. With a rare level of purity and precision, it's medium to full-bodied, has a supple, layered mouthfeel, fine tannins, and a great finish.
    93 points
    JebDunnuck.com

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    2021 Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bois Lirac
    Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $89.99$89.99
    Bottle
    $1,079.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam Cork

    Rich, lush dark to black fruit with an underlying freshness, chewy tannins and a relatively refined finish.

    A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intoxicating aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice engulf the nostrils followed by some herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich, lush dark to black raspberry and liquorice fruits flow seamlessly across the palate with scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meats forming the back drop. Good underlying freshness with solidly built tannins lending a chewy feel. The generous yet relatively refined finish showing good tension.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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    2021 Domaine de la Mordoree La Dame Rousse Lirac
    Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $62.99$62.99
    Bottle
    $755.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam Cork

    A mid weighted, finely detailed Lirac with an elegant conclusion of ample freshness.

    A blend of Grenache and Syrah. Very deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. A fragrant mix of dark raspberries, dark cherries and liquorice greets the nostrils. Also chiming in is some earthy incense like notes, provincial herbs and pepper. Rich dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are finely detailed across the mid weighted palate with notions of blueberry, scorched earth and peppered herbs integrated across the back half. Mildly chalky tannins and energetic acidity with an elegant conclusion of ample freshness.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Aromas of spiced cherries, forest berries and sweet spices. Medium body with fine tannins. Layered and textured with a velvety mid-palate. Balanced and harmonious with a focused finish and excellent length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
    93 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $69.99$69.99
    Bottle
    $839.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam Cork

    Seductive and silky with juicy dark to black fruit and gently chewy tannins providing ample structure.

    A blend of Grenache and Syrah. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Enticing black raspberry and liquorice scents drift through the olfactory senses followed by some dark to black cherry, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Seductive and silky, the medium bodied palate is layered with juicy black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits which meld into a smoky earth, dried herb and blackpepper back drop. Gently chewy tannins provide ample structure. Concludes long and deeply fruited yet it’s a more refined version than the 2022 Domaine de la Mordoree La Reine des Bios Lirac.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Serious, dense and compact blend of grenache and syrah. Full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Textured and spicy with plenty of vibrant character on the mid-palate and a chewy finish at this stage. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Try after 2025.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $199.99$199.99
    Bottle
    $2,399.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Diam Cork

    Abundantly rich and concentrated yet refined with chewy tannins and a long, relatively elegant finish.

    Pitch black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry waft through the nostrils followed by notes of scorched earth, dried herbs, leather and pepper. Abundantly rich and concentrated yet more refined than the 2022 vintage, the medium to full bodied palate is engulfed with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are backed by a chewy tannin structure. Infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth, leather and pepper linger across the back half. Excellent power with a long, relatively elegant finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews……
    A complex and beautifully balanced Chateauneuf for the challenging vintage with a wide spectrum of fruit aromas ranging from ripe cherry to wild blackberry, but also wild herbs and summer flowers. Barely full-bodied thanks to the mineral freshness and the crisp tannins. A cuvee of 80% grenache, 10% mourvedre, 5% syrah and 5% vaccarese. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.
    94 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The flagship 2021 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De La Reine Des Bois is slightly deeper hued, with more blackberry and darker cherry fruits intermixed with notions of roasted herbs, black licorice, and peppery garrigue. It's concentrated and medium to full-bodied, with building structure and a great finish. I'd put it up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years. The 2021 is a normal blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Vaccarèse, from the Le Bois de la Ville, La Crau, and La Nerthe lieux-dits, that was destemmed and aged mostly in stainless steel (80%) with the rest in used barrels and a splash of new oak. Drink 2023-2038.
    94 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $39.99$39.99
    Bottle
    $479.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2026-2027)
    ABV: 13%Closure: Stelvin

    Intensely flavoured with a round, silky mouth feel.

    Pale salmon pink tinged colour. Elevated scents of raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate and musk are trailed by some wet stone notes. Delicious raspberry, peach and strawberry fruits unfold across the palate with impressive intensity. Round, silky mouth feel with subtle pomegranate and wet stone characters lying underneath. Brisk acidity with a long, gorgeously supple finish.
    Drink over the next year.
    Alc. 13%

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  • Vin de Pays de Caux, FRANCE
    $26.99$26.99
    Bottle
    $323.88Dozen
    Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Cork
    Opaque dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Lifted ripe dark cherry aromas laced with fresh herbs are followed by some raspberry, earth and spice notes. Juicy and fresh, the mouth is decorated with vibrant ripe cherry, red currant and liquorice flavours which intermesh with fresh herbs, light earth and spice. Finishes with bright acidity and faintly chewy tannins. Aftertaste of ripe red cherries, red currant, subtle liquorice, fresh herbs and spicy earth.
    Cellar 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%
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  • Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $36.99$36.99
    Bottle
    $443.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    A rich, blockbuster Rasteau that marries opulence with a robust structure.

    Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.
    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah sourced from vines over 60 years old and 40 years old respectively. The Syrah component is aged in old 225 litre barrels whilst the Grenache is aged in concrete vats for a period of 15 months. Very deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Wafting through the nostrils are potent aromatics of black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry which interact with some herb du Provence, scorched earth and pepper notes. The rich, blockbuster palate delivers a concentrate of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruit that’s super succulent. Ripe chewy tannins firm up the back half with infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth and pepper lying underneath. Superb power with a long pepper laced finish that ties opulence with a robust feel.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews….
    The 2022 La Ponce offers more concentration, showcasing red, blue, and black fruits, pepper, sweet garrigue, and cherry jam. Medium to full-bodied, with a great mid-palate, ripe, velvety tannins, and impeccable balance, it's outstanding and will drink nicely for 10-12 years. Drink 2024-2036.
    93 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

    A blend of Grenache and Syrah, this wine opens with a fresh bouquet of ripe fig and blackberry, complemented by a hint of salt and stony minerality. The fresh acidity lifts the black fruit, creating a focused, straightforward profile that's wonderfully easy to drink. Approachable and refreshing, this wine is perfect for immediate enjoyment.
    93 Points
    Wine Enthusiast

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  • Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $54.99$54.99
    Bottle
    $659.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    A superb old vine Grenache that delivers a barrage of succulent fruit and pepper with explosive force.

    This wine comes from a single vineyard of Grenache called “Les Fouquesses”, planted in 1924, with blue clay soils at a high altitude. Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Pepper infused aromas of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry sail through the nostrils followed by some scorched earth, dried meat and provincial herb notes. Rich succulent dark to black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits explode across the palate with great power. Infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth and blackpepper extend further off into the distance. Energetic acidity and ripe chewy tannins lend freshness and a muscular feel to the long, super juicy, pepper infused conclusion.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews…..
    Like the 2021, the 2022 Rasteau Héritage 1924 is all Grenache from the oldest vines on the estate. Aged 9 months in concrete tank, its deeper ruby hue is followed by a rocking perfumed of red and blue fruits, peppery herbs, incense, violets, and subtle spice nuances. With medium-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish, it should shine for a solid 8-10 years if well stored. This beauty will give many a top Châteauneuf du Pape a run for its money.
    92-94 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Cairanne, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $32.99$32.99
    Bottle
    $395.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Rich and concentrated with a muscular structure and long seductive finish.

    Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren is typically a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan that is aged in concrete vats for 12 months. The Grenache and Carignan vines are 60 years old whilst the Syrah comes from 30 year old vines.
    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flood the nostrils trailed by some scorched earth, herbs du Provence and pepper notes. Rich, concentrated and possessing a muscular structure, the medium to full bodied is awash with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Notions of scorched earth and peppered dried herbs lie underneath. Amply powered it has ripe chewy tannins and a long seductive yet mildly robust finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $22.99$22.99
    Bottle
    $275.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Cork

    A light to medium bodied, fresh and juicy entry level Cotes du Rhone.

    Domaine des Escaravailles has been owned by the Férran family since the 1950’s. It consists of 65 hectares of vineyards, 40 of which are on the rocky, clay-limestone hillsides of Rasteau. Les Sablieres is a Grenache Syrah blend sourced from vines between 30-50 years old.
    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red to dark raspberry, dark cherry and red liquorice scents flood the olfactory senses with some provincial herb and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Light to medium bodied, rich juicy red to dark raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits are featured over a provincial herb infused back drop of earth and pepper. Mildly chewy tannins and fresh acidity with a bright, succulent finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

    Other Reviews…..
    Based largely on Grenache (there's 20% Syrah), the 2022 Côtes Du Rhône Les Sablières sports a medium ruby hue to go with a pretty perfume of spicy red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, and violets. This balanced, elegant, medium-bodied, seamless beauty will put a smile on your face any time over the coming 4-6 years, if not longer. It would be one hell of a house red. Drink 2024-2030.
    90 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Cairanne, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
    Bottle
    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren is typically a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan that is aged in concrete vats for 12 months. The Grenache and Carignan vines are 60 years old whilst the Syrah comes from 30 year old vines.
    Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry, liquorice and red cherry scents infused with pepper sail from the glass with subtle scorched earth and fresh herb scents also evident. Rich, juicy and spicy the moreish palate is awash with dark raspberry and liquorice fruits which meld into a scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat back drop. Good flesh with a sturdy tannin structure and energetic acidity providing the framework. Concludes long, succulent and peppery.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $150.00$150.00
    Bottle
    $1,800.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2025-2035)
    ABV: 16%Closure: Cork

    Boasts enormous levels of richness, power and concentration together with a firm robust tannin structure.

    Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.
    Midnight black dark red heart with a dark red hue. Heady aromas of black raspberry, black cherry liqueur and liquorice flood the nostrils complimented by some scorched earth, new leather, provincial herb and pepper notes. Boasting enormous levels of richness, power and concentration, the monumental palate is saturated with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur like flavours. A firm robust tannin structure holds everything in place whilst notions of scorched earth, infusions of herbs du Provence, leather and peppered meats unwind across the back half. Incredibly dense and chiselled, it finishes exceptionally long and sumptuous with a firm grip.
    Drink over the next 8-10 years.
    Alc. 16%

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    A quick assemblage from foudres of the 2022 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée reveals a dark-fruited, spicy style, enlivened by hints of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and densely concentrated, with a long, silky finish, it looks to be a near-carbon copy of the stunning, cellar-worthy 2019. Drink 2025-2045.
    95-97 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Oct 13, 2023)

    A very dark, structured and full-bodied Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of leather, tar, raw meat and a hint of wild forest berries. Still very youthful and a bit closed, but the abundant fine-grained tannins give this terrific aging potential. A cuvee of 80% grenache, 6% syrah, 4% mourvedre and 10% other traditional grape varieties. Matured for two years in large, neutral oak. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

    Beautiful stuff and one of the gems in the vintage, the 2022 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée shows ripe black cherries, scorched earth, sandalwood, and incredibly peppery garrigue and spice. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate and has a pure, focused, concentrated mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's a serious, classic Pegau that has so much to love and will shine for another 40 years in cold cellars. It reminds me of the 2015. Drink 2025-2065. Drink 2025 - 2065.
    97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $160.00$160.00
    Bottle
    $1,920.00Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2028-2029)
    ABV: 14.7%Closure: Cork

    While previously Cuvee Laurence was made from a specific barrel selection, today the wine is same blend as the Reserve except it has been aged in barrel for a longer period of time. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing in old, French oak barrels for an average of 40 months.
    According to Laurence Feraud, the wine is aged to approximate what might happen with Pegau Reserve after ten years of aging. On average, close to 650 cases are produced each vintage of Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence.
    Midnight black dark red core with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherries and liquorice infused with herbs du Provence are intertwined with scorched earth, dried meat, leather and blackpepper notes. Bold, intensely flavoured and amply endowed, rich black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours meld into a prominent back drop of scorched earth, dried herbs, smoked meats, leather and pepper. Firm muscular tannin structure concluding long and chewy.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.7%

    Other Reviews….
    The 2018 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence is opulent and sensual, bursting with pungent aromas of raspberry jam, ripe blackberry and black cherry, garrigue, white pepper and crushed rocks. Essentially, this is the same wine as the Cuvée Réservée, but instead of maturing it for two years, Laurence Féraud keeps it locked away for four, leading to more concentration, slightly elevated alcohol and a firmer tannic structure. It concludes with a long-lasting finish. Drink 2023-2043.
    95 points
    Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $170.00$170.00
    Bottle
    $2,040.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2022-2030)
    ABV: 14.7%Closure: Cork

    Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. While previously Cuvee Laurence was made from a specific barrel selection, today the wine is same blend as the Reserve except it has been aged in barrel for a longer period of time. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing in old, French oak barrels for an average of 40 months.
    According to Laurence Feraud, the wine is aged to approximate what might happen with Pegau Reserve after ten years of aging. On average, close to 650 cases are produced each vintage of Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence.
    Black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Wafting out of the glass are ripe heady scents of black raspberry, liquorice, blackberry and black cherry which meld into scorched earth, dried meats, hints of leather and pepper. Rich black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits are backed by a muscular tannin structure. Notions of scorched earth, leather and peppered dried meats add a further nuance to the back palate. Dry, slightly grippy finish. Excellent power and concentration with a long robust aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 14.7%

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    Enveloping, warm and spicy nose with an extremely wide spectrum of aromas, ranging from dried rose to graphite via thyme and smoked bacon. Very powerful, concentrated and earthy, yet there’s brightness in there that makes it shine, Stunningly fine tannins power the super-long finish. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    I loved the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence. It has a more classic style in its Provençal aromas and flavors of peppery herbs, garrigue, sandalwood, and charcuterie, with medium to full-bodied richness and depth on the palate. It’s a classic, complex, gorgeous wine in the making.
    93-95 points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $199.00$199.00
    Bottle
    $2,388.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The final blend of the 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau will include 60% to 65% Grenache, 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, with the remainder Cinsault. Boasting complex scents of roses, black tea, raspberries and cherries on the nose, it follows that up with a full-bodied palate that's silky and airy in texture yet flavorful and tremendously long on the finish. It fits perfectly with the Brunier's stated goal of pursuing elegance.
    94-96 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

    Traditionally dominated by clairette (45%) and grenache blanc (30%), then roussanne and bourboulenc. The vines average 50+ years and there’s a very restrained nose with dialed-back white-pear and chalk aromas with dried flowers, too. The palate has a super fresh, zippy feel and a long, juicy and attractive core of fresh, salty minerals. The balance is innate and very fluid.
    96 points
    jamessuckling.com

    The flagship of this great estate is the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape and it could quite possibly be one of the longest lived wines in the 2018 vintage, which in general, is a charming, forward vintage geared for consumption in the first decade of life. Revealing a more ruby, almost translucent color as well as a great perfume of wild strawberries, blackberries, Asian spices, peppery garrigue, and flowers, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a building, undeniable sense of minerality, plenty of mid-palate depth, and enough tannins to warrant 2-3 years or bottle age. It has the more upfront, expressive style of the vintage yet my money is on this evolving for 15-20 years.
    94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    2023 Domaine La Florane a Fleur Cotes du Rhone
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $39.99$39.99
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    $479.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Diam Cork

    Juicy red to dark fruits with good freshness and a peppery finish.

    A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Peppered dark raspberry and red liquorice scents intermix with earthy graphite and dried herb notes. Juicy red liquorice, red to dark raspberry and cherry fruits meld into an earthy graphite like back drop of peppery dried herbs. Fine grained tannins with good freshness and a peppery red to dark fruited finish of medium length.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    A fruity, juicy and playful blend of grenache, syrah, cinsault and carignan. It has aromas of strawberries, raspberries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. Silky and charming, with a delicious finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink now.
    90 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

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    2020 Domaine Les Aphillanthes 3 Cepages Cotes du Rhone Villages
    Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Diam Cork

    A delicious mid weighted Rhone with a mix of red to black fruits, excellent freshness and slightly chewy tannins.

    Domaine Les Aphillanthes is comprised of 30 hectares and located near Gigondas in the Rhone Valley. Farmed organically and biodynamically, proprietors Daniel and Hélène Boulle maintain a high commitment to quality, keeping only the finest 80% of grapes for their own use and selling the rest off. The 2020 releases are not as dark fruited and show more freshness and an energetic feel.
    An equal parts blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. Very deep dark red black in colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Seductive aromas of red to dark raspberries, red liquorice and red cherries intermingle with scorched earth and light pepper notes. On the mid weighted palate rich dark raspberry, black cherry and red liquorice fruits make for an intriguing mix of flavours. Infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth and blackpepper lend further interest. Slightly chewy tannins finishing with excellent freshness and a long dark raspberry, red liquorice, peppered herb infused aftertaste. Delicious.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $250.00$250.00
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    $3,000.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    The famous Cuvée Centenaire comes almost entirely from a parcel of vines planted in 1889.

    Other Reviews....
    Lastly, and a wine that will be a candidate for perfection in 4-5 years, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Centenaire reveals a deep ruby/purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of black cherries, licorice, iron, nori, and peppery garrigue. As with the base 2019, the estate did an incredible job with the tannins, and this wine is flawlessly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and the sheer class to evolve for 25+ years. This is a perfect example of power with no sensation of weight or heaviness. The blend in 2019 is 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and 6% Syrah, and it wasn’t destemmed and was brought up mostly in concrete tanks, with just 6% in very old barrels. Drink 2021 - 2046.
    98+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire is approximately 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Syrah, predominantly from a vineyard planted in the late 19th century. Aged almost entirely in foudre, it nevertheless hints at smoke and campfire on the nose while remaining dominated by black cherries and red raspberries. Full-bodied and concentrated, with ample depth and richness, this really shows its class on the long, silky, mouthwatering finish. It should drink well for upwards of a decade. Tasted blind. Drink 2023 - 2035.
    95+ points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

    A rich and very concentrated Chateauneuf with impeccable balance between the huge fine tannins, red fruits, candied orange peel and dried flowers. So powerful, but not a jot overbearing, this is only just beginning to reveal its enormous depths. Extremely dense long finish. Wait long enough and this will taste like Grand Cru Burgundy on steroids! Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
    96 points
    Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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  • Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $110.00$110.00
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    $1,320.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

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    Very dense and complex with aromas ranging from black plum to wild thyme, as well as hints of candied orange, smoke and dry earth. In spite of all the richness and concentration of this imposing Gigondas, the slightly rustic tannins give this a lot of drive and accentuate the freshness. Long, chalky finish. Drink or hold.
    95 points
    James Suckling

    Moving to the 2019s from bottle, the 2019 Gigondas Terrasse Du Diable has loads of chalky minerality as well as bright cherry and strawberry fruits, medium to full body, hints of white flowers and pepper, and building yet polished, fine tannins. It will evolve for 15 years. Drink 2021 - 2036.
    92 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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    2022 Domaine Maynard Chateauneuf du Pape
    Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $185.00$185.00
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    $2,220.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    Rich, opulent black fruits are backed by a chewy tannin structure which imparts some grip and muscularity onto the finish.

    Deep dark red core with black toned edges and a dark red hue. Heady black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents fill the nostrils complimented by some scorched earth, herbs du Provence, leather and peppered meat notes. Rich, opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are backed by a chewy tannin structure. Scorched earth, dried meat and peppered herb accents lie underneath. Slightly grippy, muscular feel to the deeply fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $180.00$180.00
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    $2,160.00Dozen
    ABV: 16%Closure: Cork

    Other reviews....
    The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul is another gorgeous wine from this family estate. As always it comes from three Grenache parcels: la Serres, La Crau and La Guigasse (there are 2 hectares in each parcel). In both 2015 and 2016 this cuvée wasn’t destemmed and was brought up mostly in tank, with 15-20% in demi-muids. The 2016 spent a huge 45 days on skins before being pressed to barrel. This beauty offers the fine, finesse-driven style of the vintage, yet has full-bodied depth and richness as well as sensational notes of framboise, crushed flowers, licorice, Christmas fruitcake and spice. It’s in the top handful of wines in the vintage and will benefit from short-term cellaring and have 20+ years of overall longevity.
    97 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    (aged entirely in concrete vats) Lurid ruby-red. Exotic, intensely perfumed aromas of candied red and blue fruits, lavender and peppery spices, joined by a slowly emerging hint of . Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry, cherry and fruitcake flavors and a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Shows excellent focus and a seamless quality on the finish, which is framed by suave, slow-building tannins.
    93-95 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    A bolder, more concentrated and compressed expression with darker plum and cherry fruits on the nose and palate. The power and concentration here is impressive. Gently chocolate-flavored at the finish. Terrific wine. Drink now.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $320.00$320.00
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    $3,840.00Dozen
    ABV: 16%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des 2 Freres raises the quality bar higher, offering scents of cedar, dried spices and black cherries. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Serine (Syrah), aged in new barrels, it's full-bodied, rich and plush in feel, finishing long and velvety. I've said this before, but it bears repeating—I'm not usually a fan of maturing Grenache in small-format new oak vessels, but it seems to work in this case, resulting in a wine that's somehow dessert-rich, yet savory and not overbearing, with a soft, almost pillowy impression on the palate. Drink 2023 - 2040.
    95-97 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

    The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Des Deux Freres is almost all Grenache but includes a tiny parcel of very old vine Serine Syrah from Charbonniere. This deep purple-hued effort boasts a killer nose of blackberries, cassis, spicy wood, graphite, and ground pepper, among other Provençal nuances. Pure, full-bodied, and flawlessly balanced, it has building yet perfectly ripe tannins, the vintage’s more elegant, streamlined style, and a great finish. It's beautifully done and will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep for 15 to 20 years. Drink 2022 - 2042.
    97+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
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    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2026-2032)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre sourced from the lower terraced parcels of the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, in the commune of Violès. The Grenache vines are over 70 years old and come from two sites, one planted on red clay and the other on galets (smooth river-worn pebbles). The younger Mourvèdre vines are planted on sandy soil. The wine is fermented for 30 days in concrete vats, then matured for 10 months in a mix of concrete tanks and large old 50 hL oak foudres.

    An uber delicious Cotes du Rhone bursting with energy and intense succulent fruit.

    Midnight black core with a vibrant dark purple red hue. Fragrant red to dark raspberry, liquorice and ripe blueberry scents engulf the nostrils with some earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper notes also evident. Rich, juicy dark raspberry, liquorice and blueberry fruits are delivered with impressive intensity and energy. Earthy incense, provincial herb and pepper elements lend further interest. Chewy tannins with a long, fresh, succulently fruited finish laced with blackpepper.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

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  • Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $59.99$59.99
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    $719.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    Outstanding power, energy and structure with a long, dynamically juicy finish.

    Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel whose family has been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821. Until relatively recently they sold all of their grapes to negociants. In 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie and haven’t looked back. Of the estates 42 acres of vineyards, 30 acres are in Gigondas with vines that have an average age of 50 years.
    A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah matured in large old foudres for a period of 12 months.
    Dense midnight black dark red core with a bright red to dark red hue. Wafting out of the glass are intense dark raspberry, liquorice and black plum scents which are complimented by some black cherry, violet, provincial herb, scorched earth and pepper notes. Rich, concentrated and succulent yet showing remarkable freshness, the palate is drenched in a tidal wave of dark raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which are framed by muscular tannins and vibrant acidity. Infusions of Provencial herbs, earthy incense and pepper extend across the back half. Possessing outstanding power, energy and structure, it finishes long and dynamically juicy.
    Drink over the next 6-8 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews……
    The 2023 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes offers fabulous notes of black cherries, licorice, roasted garrigue, and peppery Provençal nuances. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied Gigondas offering ample mid-palate depth, sweet tannins, and a great finish.
    94-96 Points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2026-2028)
    ABV: 13%Closure: Stelvin

    Slippery textured with brisk acidity and a refreshingly, savoury finish.

    This seductive Rose is made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Pale damask pink tinged colour with enticing pomegranate, raspberry, peach, musk and wet stone aromas engaging the olfactory senses. On the palate spicy peach, raspberry and pomegranate fruits overlay a musk and wet slate infused back drop. Slippery textured with a lick of brisk acidity enlivening the refreshingly, savoury finish.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Stelvin

    Deeply fruited, succulent and chewy.

    Famille Perrin is behind one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s most iconic estates - Chateau de Beaucastel. Their entry level Cotes du Rhone is made from a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah matured in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel vats for a period of 12 months.
    Midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Intense black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas engulf the olfactory senses complimented by scorched earth, provincial herb and pepper notes. Rich juicy black cherry and black raspberry fruits are fleshy and concentrated with liquorice, provincial herb and peppered earth elements forming the underbelly. Ripe chewy tannins with a long, deeply fruited yet robust finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $89.99$89.99
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    $1,079.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Stelvin

    A medium to full bodied Cotes du Rhone that has a refined feel and long peppery finish.

    Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Elevated black raspberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by black cherry, scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Medium to full bodied the palate is awash with rich black raspberry, liquorice and dark to black cherry fruits. Scorched earth, provincial herb and peppered meat elements sit in the background. Refined in it’s feel, it has slightly chewy tannins and possesses good underlying freshness. Finishes long and peppery.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

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    Very attractive red cherry fruit fills out the medium-bodied palate where the fine tannins underline this very well. Impressive length with plenty of licorice and a touch of candied citrus at the long, crisp and emphatically dry finish. A cuvee based on grenache and mourvedre. From organically grown grapes. Drink from release.
    92 Points
    JamesSuckling.com

    A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel is a blend of 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 10% Cinsault. From a vineyard just outside the boundaries of the appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it's a remarkably consistent wine and always a solid value. Scents of sunbaked stones, black cherries and licorice appear on the nose, joined by hints of purple raspberries and dark chocolate, while the medium to full-bodied palate is lush and velvety, finishing long and complex. Drink 2023-2035.
    92 Points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  • Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $26.99$26.99
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    $323.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2026-2030)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    With an average annual production of around 4 million bottles, this wine is a model of consistency year in year out and one of Cotes du Rhone’s best buys. The 2023 vintage is a blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 25 years. Maturation takes place in oak casks for a period of 18 months.

    Rich, concentrated and opulent yet chewy textured, this delicious Cotes du Rhone is a model of consistency.

    Very deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry scents flood the nostrils complimented by some provincial herb, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Rich, concentrated and opulent yet chewy textured, the medium to full bodied palate is swamped with lush black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits. Gently muscular tannins with notions of scorched earth, herbs du Provence and blackpepper forming the underbelly. Ripe and generously fleshed it has a long yet slightly robust finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    2024 Le Caillou Cotes du Rhone
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $42.99$42.99
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    $515.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Cork

    A fresh, juicy mid weighted Cotes du Rhone with chewy tannins and a vibrantly fruited finish.

    A blend of 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre and 5% Cinsault. Dark purple black tinged colour with a vibrant purple hue. Fragrant dark raspberry and liquorice aromas are intertwined with provincial herb and peppered earth notes. Fresh and juicy, the mid weighted palate features dark raspberry and liquorice fruits over infusions of Provincial herbs, earth and pepper. Chewy tannins with a vibrantly fruited finish.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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  • Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $36.99$36.99
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    $443.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2026-2031)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam Cork

    A rich, seductive Cotes du Rhone from one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s benchmark estates.

    Roger Sabon is one of Chateauneuf du Pape’s benchmark estates. This is his Cotes du Rhone offering made from a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.
    Dense black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Attractive dark raspberry, liquorice and dark to black cherry scents are complimented by some dried herb, dark chocolate and peppered earth notes. Rich, concentrated and plush, the palate is awash with succulent dark raspberry, blackberry and dark chocolate fruit. Scorched earth and peppered dried herb accents lend further interest. Opulently textured, it has mildly chewy tannins and a long, seductive finish.
    Drink over the next 4-5 years.
    Alc. 13.5%

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  • Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $44.99$44.99
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    $539.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork

    Domaine Saint-Damien is run by Joel and Amie Saurel whose family has been tending vineyards for four generations, dating back to 1821. Until relatively recently they sold all of their grapes to negociants. In 1998 they brought on consulting winemaker Philippe Cambie and haven’t looked back. Of the estates 42 acres of vineyards, 30 acres are in Gigondas with vines that have an average age of 50 years.

    Powerful and concentrated with lavish black fruits backed by ripe chewy tannins this is an outstanding Gigondas from the extraordinary 2016 vintage.

    Dense black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are lofty black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents which meld into a combination of herbs du Provence, scorched earth, a subtle leather note and pepper. Rich and textured with fantastic concentration and power, layering the palate are black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruit, backed by ripe chewy tannins. Elements of earthy leather, dried herbs and spicy pepper also chime in. Sturdy yet opulent mouthfeel finishing very long with lavish black fruits complexed by earth, dried meats, herbs and pepper.
    Drink over the next 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

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    Similarly colored, the 2016 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes (80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre) offers a killer bouquet of blackcurrants, sappy garrigue, exotic spices, and leafy herbs. It's full-bodied, ultra-pure, seamless and silky, with no hard edges and beautiful balance. Checking in as a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre brought up in older foudre, don't miss this beauty!
    96 points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $165.00$165.00
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    $1,980.00Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork
    Totally opaque black dark red colour with a very dark red hue. Intense black raspberry and liquorice aromas are complimented by earthy leather, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Medium bodied black cherry and liquorice flavours run into tertiary earth and leather characters with some dried herbs and peppered meats in the background. Sturdy yet balanced tannin structure with earthy leather characters lingering on the aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 14.5%
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  • Cotes du Roussillon, FRANCE
    $42.99$42.99
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    $515.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork
    Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils with black raspberry, incense, dried meat, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and pepper notes ensuing. Rich, dense and chewy the intensely flavoured palate is engulfed with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruit which overlays a back drop of scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper. Ripe firm tannins give the back palate a grippy feel. Outstanding power with a long spicy black cherry, liquorice, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews….
    The current vintage is the 2015 Côtes du Roussillon Villages and it's the same blend as the 2016, with 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. This cuvee comes all from Gneiss (pronounced “nice”) soils, was completely destemmed and spent 18 months in concrete tanks. It’s a sensational 2015 that offers notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, chocolate, licorice and roasted herbs. Rich, full-bodied, unctuous and downright sexy, with moderate acidity and building tannin, drink this powerhouse beauty anytime over the coming 5-7 years or more. Drink 2017-2025.
    95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
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  • Cotes de Roussillon, FRANCE
    $42.99$42.99
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    $515.88Dozen
    Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)
    ABV: 14%Closure: Cork

    A blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache matured in French oak barriques for 18 months. Midnight black in colour with a vibrant dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry and liquorice have a leathery overlay with notions of graphite, scorched earth and pepper following on. Medium to full bodied, rich black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice and leather flavours are wrapped up in a tense chewy mouthfeel. Scorched earth, provincial herbs and peppered dried meat elements are also evident. Muscular tannin structure finishing dry and slightly grippy with a long peppery aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 14%

    Other Reviews….
    From the same parcel every year and a blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache, the purple-hued 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Villages gives up a very young, juicy bouquet of blue fruits, violets, lavender, and pepper. This beauty packs ample fruit and offers terrific purity, full body, and supple, sweet tannins. It needs a year of bottle age but is a ripe, sexy wine. Drink 2018-2026.
    93 points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Cotes du Roussillon, FRANCE
    $42.99$42.99
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    $515.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork
    Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils with black raspberry, incense, dried meat, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and pepper notes ensuing. Rich, dense and chewy the intensely flavoured palate is engulfed with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruit which overlays a back drop of scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper. Ripe firm tannins give the back palate a grippy feel. Outstanding power with a long spicy black cherry, liquorice, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper aftertaste.
    Cellar 5-6 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews….
    The current vintage is the 2015 Côtes du Roussillon Villages and it's the same blend as the 2016, with 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache. This cuvee comes all from Gneiss (pronounced “nice”) soils, was completely destemmed and spent 18 months in concrete tanks. It’s a sensational 2015 that offers notes of blackcurrants, blackberries, chocolate, licorice and roasted herbs. Rich, full-bodied, unctuous and downright sexy, with moderate acidity and building tannin, drink this powerhouse beauty anytime over the coming 5-7 years or more. Drink 2017-2025.
    95 points
    Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
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    2017 Aix Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $27.99$27.99
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    $335.88Dozen
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 13%Closure: Stelvin
    A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Cinsault. Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Fragrant scents of peaches, strawberries and light musk drift from the glass with a stony mineral underlay and hints of spicy citrus also present. Possessing good intensity and vibrancy the palate dishes up mouth watering flavours of peach, tangy citrus fruits and light musk. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and flinty mineral infusions. Tangy medium length aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13%
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    2013 Aix Rose
    Provence, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
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    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2016-2017)
    ABV: 12.5%Closure: Synthetic Cork
    Brilliant translucent salmon pink colour with a watery lightly pink tinged hue. Aromas of raspberries, strawberries, musk and subtle Turkish delight. Light with a very dry finish the palate possesses elegantly textured flavours of cherries, raspberries and a faint touch of musk followed by some spice. Clean vibrant finish with well balanced acidity. Aftertaste of cherries, raspberries and spice.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years
    Alc 12.5%
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  • Coteaux de Beziers, FRANCE
    $16.99$16.99
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    $203.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2019-2020)
    ABV: 12.5%Closure: Stelvin
    Translucent very pale salmon colour with a watery hue. Aromas of peaches and raspberries mix with hints of musk and spice. Very light and dry the palate is subtlety flavoured with citrus, raspberries, light infusions of musk and spice. Crisp finish with a moderate aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 12 months.
    Alc. 12.5%
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  • Chinon, Loire Valley, FRANCE
    $39.99$39.99
    Bottle
    $479.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Cork
    Excellent depth of colour with a midnight black core and a bright dark purple red hue. Soaring out of the glass is a fragrant bouquet of crushed red currants and cherries infused with herbs and a whiff of violets. Earth, tobacco and spice notes ensue. On the palate vibrant acidity underpins lively ripe red currant and raspberry fruits with infusions of fresh herbs, a stony earthiness and spice then moving in. Dryish finish with slightly chalky tannins and a delicious crunchy red fruited conclusion that’s infused with violets.
    Drink over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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    2016 Cercius Cotes du Rhone
    Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $17.99$17.99
    Bottle
    $215.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)
    ABV: 15%Closure: Synthetic Cork

    Fabulously juicy with a real explosion of fruit.

    Cercius is a joint venture between Michel Gassier, famed Rhone consultant Philippe Cambie and American importer Eric Solomon. Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry and liquorice aromas waft from the glass followed by black cherry liqueur and earthy incense like notes with a whiff of spice also evident. Rich, succulent black raspberry, ripe black cherry, liquorice and black plum flavours form an opulent core of fruit that completely floods the mouth. Lush, rich and concentrated, savoury elements of lightly scorched earth and spice also chip in. Velvet smooth tannins. Long finish of black raspberries, earthy black cherries, liquorice, subtle dried herbs and spice. Fantastic value.
    Drink this seductive beauty over the next 3-4 years.
    Alc. 15%

    Other Reviews….
    A Grenache-dominated blend that includes 13% Syrah and 12% Mourvèdre, the 2016 Côtes du Rhône Cercius is one big, mouthful of a wine that gives up huge notes of blackberries, peppery, roasted herbs and violets, Voluptuous, opulent and sexy, with no hard edge, sweet tannin, and a huge finish, it's a terrific wine.
    91-93 points
    Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

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  • Provence, FRANCE
    $29.99$29.99
    Bottle
    $359.88Dozen
    Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam Cork
    Made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault and 10% Syrah grapes. Translucent pale pink tinged colour with a watery hue. Very intense and perfumed like nose of peaches, subtle rose petals, raspberries, musk and faint stony notes. Delicious peach, raspberry and musk flavours supplely coat the palate with underlying light wet stone characters. Beautifully rounded mouthfeel finishing dry and brisk with a long delightfully moreish aftertaste.
    Drink over the next 1-2 years.
    Alc. 13.5%
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  • Provence, FRANCE
    $34.99$34.99
    Bottle
    $419.88Dozen
    ABV: 13.5%Closure: Diam Cork
    Translucent very pale salmon pink colour. Aromas of peach, ripe cherry, blood orange, pomegranate and light musk. Round and supple in the mouth, delicious peach, raspberry and blood orange fruits show excellent intensity over a stony mineral back drop. Finishes dry with a light tang, lively acidity and a long fruity mineral infused aftertaste.
    Drink now.
    Alc. 13.5%
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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $280.00$280.00
    Bottle
    $3,360.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Beaucastel's 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is shaping up as a blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 10% each Counoise and Syrah, plus 20% other permitted varieties, including a healthy proportion of white grapes. Complex and red-fruited, with hints of flowers and garrigue, it's expansive and richly textured on the palate, finishing long and silky. Drink 2023 - 2037.
    95-97 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 06, 2022)

    The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape displays pronounced aromas of ripe forest strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant, licorice, mint, cured meat, dried herbs and hints of tobacco. On the palate it is full-bodied, concentrated, muscular and framed by polished tannins. Lively acids perfectly balance it, ending with excellent persistence on the savory finish. Producing this high level of quality with a whopping 180,000 bottles is remarkable in the context of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Drink 2024-2042.
    95 points
    Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous

    Very dense black-fruit aromas, but also licorice, an entire microcosm of spice and a whiff of smoked bacon. Very dense and meaty with an incredible tannin structure that enables this to be simultaneously very big and elegant. Super-long finish with enormous mineral freshness. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    James Suckling

    The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape was scheduled to be bottled the week after this tasting, and it's the usual blend of 35% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, and the rest Syrah, Counoise, and other permitted varieties. While the estate compares this to their 2016, it reminds me slightly of their 1990 and has a wonderful perfume of red, blue, and black fruits, as well as sappy garrigue, saddle leather, and ground pepper. It's beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, has a good sense of freshness, and fine tannins, as well as a tight, focused style on the palate that bodes well for longevity. It deserves 7-8 years of bottle age and should be long-lived.
    94-96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Fresh and bright nose, then a palate with exceptionally smooth and fine tannins, lovely acidity and notes of blackberry and raspberry juice. Particularly fine, elegant and balanced this year. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre. Drink 2028 - 2042.
    96 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $260.00$260.00
    Bottle
    $3,120.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    The dark-fruited, plummy and cola-scented 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape is a rich, full-bodied effort reminiscent of the 2007 or 2009. Dense, powerful and savory, it may drink well for a short time on release, but expect it to close up shortly, only to reemerge in several years. There's ample concentration and sufficient tannins for the long haul, with a long, dusty finish and hints of licorice that bode well for the future. Drink 2026 - 2038.
    95 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

    Saturated violet color. Powerful, mineral-accented cherry, blackberry, licorice and -garrigue- scents, along with a hint of candied flowers. Deep, penetrating and alluringly sweet, offering cherry liqueur, dark berry, lavender, exotic spice and cola flavors that are given spine by a core of juicy acidity. In a concentrated yet lively, fluid style. Finishes extremely long and precise, with building tannins and a powerful echo of spiciness and florality. Drink 2026-2036.
    95 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    So much ripe damson-plum and blackberry fruit, but also notes of licorice, candied ginger and baking spices. In spite of all the considerable power and concentration, this is anything but loud or domineering, rather it tastes very poised and precise. Very long finish with pronounced stony character. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
    97 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is the usual blend of roughly 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties that was brought up in foudre. It offers a vivid ruby/purple hue as well as stunning aromatics of blueberries, violets, peppered beef, leather, and spring flowers. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, and elegant, it has just a kiss of classic Beaucastel wild, sauvage nuances, ripe, silky tannins, and a great finish. Give bottles 4-5 years of bottle age and enjoy over the following two decades. Drink 2025 - 2046.
    96+ points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    This is pretty gorgeous, with a remarkably pure display of cassis, cherry puree and plum reduction flavors laced ever so gently with threads of leather, alder and dried garrigue. The sleek iron spine is buried deeply on the finish, and there's a lingering hint of warm stone as the fruit echoes through. Built to last. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Picardan and Roussanne. Best from 2024 through 2040.
    96 points
    James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

    Immediately rich and damson-scented with a shot of cassis running through it. A medium-bodied, very classic vintage with good freshness. Has a good sense of weight and drive, not endlessly deep like 2017 or 2016 but perfectly balanced. Should age well into the medium, if not long term, but what's more important is that it's extremely delicious, balanced and fresh. Grenache and Cinsault fermented in cement, Syrah and Mourvèdre fermented in foudre. A little less Syrah this year. Drink 2023 - 2033.
    96 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $675.00$675.00
    Bottle
    $8,100.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Enveloping nose of super-ripe orange, pomegranate and cigar leaf that’s still very youthful and needs time to reveal its myriad nuances. Also notes of licorice, dried herbs and rose petals. Enormous concentration, silkiness and finesse on the expansive palate. Extravagant in the best sense of that word! The finish gets finer, the closer it gets to infinity. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
    99 points
    James Suckling

    Tasted from foudre, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is approximately 60% Mourvèdre (from the same parcel, year after year), with the balance a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. Ripe plums and truffle-like notes mark the nose, while the palate is full-bodied and rich, with a long, velvety finish. Showing even more complexity and length than the regular bottling, there's a chance this could reach a triple-digit score down the road.
    97-99 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate

    Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Homage A Jacque Perrin was tasted out of foudre and is clearly another brilliant vintage here. I always find this cuvée, which is almost all Mourvedre, to offer more blue fruit characteristics in its youth, and the 2020 is no exception, offering tons of blueberry, cassis, and black raspberry as well as notes of smoked meat, tobacco, graphite, and peppery herbs. With remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, building yet incredible tannins, and the same straight, focused, powerful mouthfeel of the classic cuvée, it's not going to show its full potential until a solid decade after the vintage and it will be a 30-year wine.
    97-99 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Gorgeous florality on the nose, fresh rose petals and sweet red fruits, so beguiling and tempting. Beautiful fragranced fruit on the palate, the roses really continue all the way, edging the fruit and giving the palate such scent. Tannins are smooth and well integrated and this has a gorgeous texture, full and generous but silky smooth and so delectable. Excellent acidity gives freshness and energy and underpins the flavours giving a lovely hit of spiced liquorice, caramelised nuts and cola cubes. Feels really well worked, intense and concentrated but excellent definition and focus. A stylish and seductive wine. Hold onto for a few years. 5% Counoise completes the blend. Drink: 2025 - 2048.
    98 points
    Georgina Hindle - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $240.00$240.00
    Bottle
    $2,880.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    At the moment, Beaucastel's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape bucks the vintage trend toward open, expressive wines, seeming a bit closed on the nose and tight on the palate. It also shows a bit more depth and tannin than many of its peers. A blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise and smaller amounts of other permitted varieties (including some white grapes), it delivers hints of mixed red berries and garrigue, a medium to full-bodied feel in the mouth, some dusty tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. Give it another couple of years to soften and reopen, then drink it over the next decade and a half. Drink 2022 - 2037.
    95+ points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)

    Deep ruby. Cherry, blueberry, smoky mineral and pungent floral qualities on the perfumed nose, along with spice and garrigue flourishes. Sappy and well-concentrated red and dark fruit preserve flavors show surprising and welcome energy for their depth and pick up candied lavender and spice nuances as the wine opens out. Closes very long and lively, with chewy tannins framing floral pastille and dark berry notes. Drink 2025 - 2035.
    94 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    Very rich aromas of blackberries, chocolate and crushed stones. Some cloves and black pepper, too. Medium-bodied with round, juicy tannins that are soft, polished and nicely integrated into the wine. Delicious finish. Very drinkable now, but will improve with age.
    94 points
    JamesSuckling.com

    Moving to the reds, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed nicely with a deep ruby/purple color as well as classic Beaucastel aromas and flavors of darker currents, blueberries, smoked meats, black licorice and roasted herbs. With medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, clean, elegant texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, this seamless, elegant Beaucastel will be approachable in its youth, yet still have 20+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2020 - 2038.
    94 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Really pure in profile and alluring in feel, with cassis and cherry puree flavors seamlessly layered with melted red licorice and fruitcake notes. A dash of roasted apple wood underscores the finish, letting the fruit be the primary player. Subtle mesquite and incense accents are tucked in the background for now. Approachable, but no rush. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Picardan and Roussanne. Drink now through 2038.
    95 points
    James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

    A tight and compelling tannic structure, muscular and knitted down at this stage, rich and concentrated with blackberries and olive paste. Needs a few years, but already you can discern the floral aromatics that overlay the core, and this is going to evolve into a beautiful Beaucastel. Organic. Blend completed by 10% Counoise, 10% blend of Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Muscardin Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan Bouroulence, plus 10% Roussanne and 5% Cinsault. Drinking Window 2022 - 2044.
    95 points
    Jane Anson - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $799.00$799.00
    Bottle
    $9,588.00Dozen
    Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Marvelously complex, deeply fruited and massively concentrated yet wonderfully drinkable, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin challenges the number of superlatives that can be thrown at it. Scents of violets, tree bark, truffle, purple raspberries and blackberries all appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, dense and velvety, and the finish shows enormous richness and length. Breathtaking stuff. Drink 2025 - 2045.
    100 points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

    Glass-staining ruby. A deeply perfumed bouquet features black raspberry, cherry liqueur, boysenberry, exotic spice and floral scents that show outstanding definition and smoky mineral lift. Sweet and penetrating in the mouth, offering wonderfully concentrated black and blue fruit preserve, violet pastille, spicecake and savory herb flavors that possess unlikely vivacity for their depth. The strikingly long, floral- and spice-driven finish is shaped by steadily building tannins that play nicely with the wine's intense fruit. Drink 2028 - 2041.
    98 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    The tiny production 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is the customary blend of roughly 60% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, and the rest Syrah and Cinsault that’s brought up in foudre. One sexy, powerful, full-bodied Southern Rhône, it sports a dense purple hue as well as a kaleidoscope-like array of blueberry, scorched earth, candied violets, pepper, and some almost northern Rhône-like meaty, smoky nuances. Full-bodied and incredibly pure, with a stacked mid-palate and ripe, supple tannins, it’s another vintage of this cuvée that will undoubtedly offer pleasure in it youth yet won’t hit prime time for a solid 7-8 years, and it should see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2028 - 2049.
    99 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Such beautiful black cherries, fresh earth, sage, basil and flowers on the nose, following through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and an attractive, lightly chewy finish. This is very long and fresh with balance and purity. Give it five or six years to come around and show itself.
    96 points
    JamesSucking.com

    Aromatically lifted, strongly showing the floral, violet, dimension of Mourvèdre. Very silky and stylish, luxurious but not opulent. Ripe, with great tannic finesse, amply weighted, but more a vintage about finesse than power. Very well balanced, almost drinkable already. It will age on its balance, not for as long as some recent vintages perhaps, but that's of no great consequence – it’s still an exceptional wine. Around 60% of the blend comes from old-vine Mourvèdre from their Courrieux vineyard. Grapes are destemmed, fermented in tronconic wooden vats using natural yeasts after a brief cold maceration, with regular punching down. Drink 2023 - 2045.
    98 points
    Matt Walls - Decanter

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $1,299.00$1,299.00
    Bottle
    $15,588.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Other Reviews....
    Tasted three weeks after bottling, I couldn't quite bring myself to give the elusive three-digit score to this admittedly super wine. Perhaps once the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin has been in bottle a bit longer, as Mourvèdre seems to go into a bit of a funk when recently bottled. For now, it's merely profound, packing in savory, mossy nuances, hints of exotic dried spices like star anise and cardamom and layers of rich, plummy fruit that manage to be full-bodied and deliciously intense without being weighty or overwrought. Creamy, lush, intense and long, it's a tdf (tour de force) in CdP.
    99+ points
    Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate #238 (Sep 2018)

    Opaque ruby. Heady aromas of mineral-tinged dark berry preserve, incense and espresso; a sexy floral nuance gains power as the wine opens up. Smoky, appealingly sweet and lively on the palate, offering densely packed black and blue fruit, cola and candied licorice flavors braced by juicy acidity and exotic flourishes of five-spice powder and violet pastille. Finishes with outstanding clarity and dark-fruit-dominated persistence, leaving suave floral and spicecake notes behind.
    96-98 points
    Josh Raynolds - Vinous

    A more savory, moody, strong expression. Deeply rich nose with minerals, flowers, wild herbs, tar, toasted spices and pepper. The dark berries have a smoky edge. Minerally edge, too, thanks to the 60 per cent mourvèdre. The palate has glossy, ripe and super-fine tannins in sheets. Deep-set, dark plums and blueberries in the finish. Noble tannins. Age-worthy.
    100 points
    James Suckling

    The flagship is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin, 75% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah, 10% Grenache, and the rest Counoise, brought up all in foudre. Blueberries, Peking duck, new saddle leather, black cherries, scorched earth, and an incredible sense of minerality all flow to a massive, concentrated, pure, perfectly balanced 2016 that is a prime example of the old saying, “an iron fist in a velvet glove.” It's a heavenly, perfect wine that's going to live for 30-50 years.
    100 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $450.00$450.00
    Bottle
    $5,400.00Dozen
    Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2029-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Impenetrable black dark red core with a deep bright dark red black tinged hue. Soaring from the glass are black cherry and liquorice scents with black raspberry, dried meats, subtle incense, provincial herb and spicy pepper notes in hot pursuit. Rich and powerful yet elegant and structured the palate is testament to the greatness of the vintage. Pepper infused black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours engulf the mouth underpinned by lightly smoked meats, dried herbs, earth and spice. Muscular feel with sturdy tannins providing a robust structure. Exceptional length finishing with great freshness and a very long and persistent aftertaste. Outstanding.
    Cellar 10-15 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Bottled only a week before my visit, I was blown away by how well Beaucastel's 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was showing. It's full-bodied, creamy, lush and rich, with layers of raspberry fruit, garrigue and spice that unfold across a seamless palate. No doubt it will go through cycles of being open and closed throughout its lifespan, but it would be a mistake to simply order a case, put it into storage and forget about it without trying one first and swooning over the sheer lusciousness and youthful complexity. Drink 2019-2040.
    97 points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    Being bottled the day of my visit, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape checks in as a blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It offers a ripe, sexy, rounded style that quickly shows more structure, minerality, and tannin with time in the glass. Blackberries, blueberries, smoked earth, violets, and garrigue all give way to a full-bodied, deep, structured Beaucastel that's going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. It reminds me of the 2001. Drink 2023-2043.
    96+ points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $220.00$220.00
    Bottle
    $2,640.00Dozen
    Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2029-2034)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Impenetrable black dark red core with a deep bright dark red black tinged hue. Soaring from the glass are black cherry and liquorice scents with black raspberry, dried meats, subtle incense, provincial herb and spicy pepper notes in hot pursuit. Rich and powerful yet elegant and structured the palate is testament to the greatness of the vintage. Pepper infused black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours engulf the mouth underpinned by lightly smoked meats, dried herbs, earth and spice. Muscular feel with sturdy tannins providing a robust structure. Exceptional length finishing with great freshness and a very long and persistent aftertaste. Outstanding.
    Cellar 10-15 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    Bottled only a week before my visit, I was blown away by how well Beaucastel's 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was showing. It's full-bodied, creamy, lush and rich, with layers of raspberry fruit, garrigue and spice that unfold across a seamless palate. No doubt it will go through cycles of being open and closed throughout its lifespan, but it would be a mistake to simply order a case, put it into storage and forget about it without trying one first and swooning over the sheer lusciousness and youthful complexity. Drink 2019-2040.
    97 points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

    Being bottled the day of my visit, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape checks in as a blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It offers a ripe, sexy, rounded style that quickly shows more structure, minerality, and tannin with time in the glass. Blackberries, blueberries, smoked earth, violets, and garrigue all give way to a full-bodied, deep, structured Beaucastel that's going to benefit from 5-7 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. It reminds me of the 2001. Drink 2023-2043.
    96+ points
    JebDunnuck.com

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $199.00$199.00
    Bottle
    $2,388.00Dozen
    Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2028-2033)
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork

    Excellent depth of colour displaying a totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Flowing from the glass are intense aromas of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry with nuances of scorched earth, incense and subtle dried herbs also evident. Rich, powerful and structured this blockbuster Chateauneuf du Pape is flooded with black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which meld into a back drop of earthy dried herbs, subtle infusions of incense, dried meats and spice. Outstanding concentration with a robust tannin structure underpinning the lavish black fruits. Slightly chewy finish with a very long black cherry, black raspberry, liquorice, dried meats, earthy incense and spicy dried herb aftertaste.
    Cellar 10-15 years.
    Alc. 14.5%

    Other Reviews….
    A stunner from the get-go, with waves of thoroughly seductive boysenberry, plum, blueberry and raspberry reduction forming the core, while roasted apple wood, rooibos tea, bergamot, and anise notes flash throughout. This has plenty of bass, with a Turkish coffee accent and a hint of alder driving underneath. Everything moves in lockstep through the seriously long finish. Best from 2020 through 2045.
    97 points
    Wine Spectator

    The 2015 Chateauneuf Du Pape is a blend of 30% each of Grenache and Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the rest a mix of permitted varieties. It's unquestionably one of the successes of the vintage. Black cherries, currants, garrigue, crushed rocks, and tapenade all soar from the glass of this beautiful, layered, ripe, decadent red that’s going to keep for 2-3 decades. Drink 2018-2048.
    96 points
    Jeb Dunnuck

    Bottled in late July, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is an amazing effort, especially when one considers the production volume. Loaded with black cherry fruit and cola-like spice, this full-bodied, richly textured wine never seems heavy or warm, while exotic Indian spice notes linger on the finish. It should drink well for at least 20 years. Drink 2018-2035.
    96 points
    Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $799.00$799.00
    Bottle
    $9,588.00Dozen
    ABV: 15%Closure: Cork
    Other reviews... Tight, dense and backward, the 2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin was one of the least approachable wines in the lineup, yet certainly has incredible potential. Offering lots of liquid minerality, crushed rock, blueberry, truffle and cassis, it’s massive and concentrated on the palate, with building tannin, good acidity and a firm, focused feel that begs for cellaring. Hide these in the cellar for another decade. 15% Alc./Vol. Drink 2025-2060.
    98+ points [tasted 2015] - Jeb Dunnuck, www.robertparker.com
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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $3,250.00$3,250.00
    Bottle
    $39,000.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%
    Other reviews….
    No Hommage a Jacques Perrin was made in 2008, but the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is an utterly perfect wine. Composed of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache, this prodigious effort boasts an inky/blue/purple color to the rim in addition to an exceptional bouquet of camphor, roasted meats, blueberries, black cherries, black currants, truffles, beef blood, pepper, and incense. The sumptuous aromatics are followed by a wine of compelling intensity, full-bodied power, perfect balance, laser-like focus, and a finish that lasts more than a minute. The 2007's texture reminds me of the 1998 Jacques Perrin, and the freshness of the fruit and explosive aromatics are to die for. There are only 500 cases of this legend in the making, but for those lucky enough to find any, it will last for 40-60 years.
    100 points
    Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate
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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $1,500.00$1,500.00
    Bottle
    $18,000.00Dozen
    ABV: 14.5%Closure: Cork
    Other reviews….
    No Hommage a Jacques Perrin was made in 2008, but the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is an utterly perfect wine. Composed of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache, this prodigious effort boasts an inky/blue/purple color to the rim in addition to an exceptional bouquet of camphor, roasted meats, blueberries, black cherries, black currants, truffles, beef blood, pepper, and incense. The sumptuous aromatics are followed by a wine of compelling intensity, full-bodied power, perfect balance, laser-like focus, and a finish that lasts more than a minute. The 2007's texture reminds me of the 1998 Jacques Perrin, and the freshness of the fruit and explosive aromatics are to die for. There are only 500 cases of this legend in the making, but for those lucky enough to find any, it will last for 40-60 years.
    100 points
    Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate
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  • Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
    $250.00$250.00
    Bottle
    $3,000.00Dozen
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    Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more.
    96 points
    Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate
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Grenache: the workhorse of the Southern Rhone.

While Grenache has lost favour to Shiraz in Australia, in the Southern Rhone, Shiraz plays second fiddle. Here Grenache remains the basis for beautifully balanced, frequently exuberant reds with a strong Mediterranean influence. Apart from Grenache, twenty two other varieties are permitted throughout the entire Rhone Appellation, though generally no more than ten are employed in blends.

Rhone wine labels and the appellation system.

As in other French wine regions, the Rhone's Appellations d'Origine Controlees (AOCs) rely on sets of rules based around the concept of 'terroir' (the interaction of soil and climate on wine quality) as well as specific local and historic practises. Essentially, the whole system is organised as a pyramid. The further you climb towards the summit, the more restrictive the criteria for production, the more prestigious the terroir and the better the wines should be.

The 'Cotes du Rhone' AOC is the base of the pyramid. The second level is the 'Cotes du Rhone Villages' AOC which follows slightly different rules. Out of ninety 'communes' allowed to produce Cotes Du Rhone Villages, eighteen of them are allowed to step up the hierarchy ladder with the mention of the village name on their labels (e.g. 'Rasteau', 'Vacquerays' etc.), provided they respect the more restrictive yields as well as other analytical requirements at harvest. Finally, at the top of the pyramid, we find the local appellations, for which the term 'Crus' is the norm. Here yields generally cannot exceed 35Hls/Ha and strict conditions for cultivation apply. Chateauneuf Du Pape is one such Cru.

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Chateauneuf du Pape forms the apex of the Southern Rhone's appellation pyramid. The extraordinary and long-standing reputation of its wines is such that in the 14th century, the Papacy in Avignon favoured the village as their summer residence, expanding the vineyards to suitable surrounding areas. To this day, each bottle of Chateauneuf bears the coat-of-arms of the city of Avignon, with its two crossed keys, those of Saint Peter, the first Pope. Seven Popes later, the rigour established in those times has survived the centuries. In fact, Chateauneuf became the working model for France's earliest appellation laws. Under the rules, 13 different varieties are permitted, though Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Cinsault dominate over Counoise, Clairette and Bourboulenc.

We continue to import wines from the Southern Rhone, handpicking from the the very best vintages and tasting and rating most of our selections to further guide you in your choice. When you buy Rhone wines online, you can have them shipped to most of Australia.