Southern Rhone

• 2007 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $1500. 00

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  $18000.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  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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  2016 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $1299. 00

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  $15588.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

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  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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  2016 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $450. 00

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  $5400.00 Dozen

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  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%

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  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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  2007 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $999. 00

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  $11988.00 Dozen

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  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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  2010 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $799. 00

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  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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  2011 Chateau Bizard Serre de Courrent

  Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

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  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2018-2019)

  ABV: 14.5%

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  2011 in the Southern Rhone marks a break in the run of 'blockbuster' vintages that have alternated between early exuberance and more structured styles for keeping. Instead 2011 offers greater variability, with some wines described as overly tannic while others noted for their supple, juicy fruit characteristics that show right off the bat. In short, this is a vintage when careful selection pays dividends. Our policy of buying from five star producers that we know well and have been following for several years has paid off. While overall, it probably won't be hailed with the superlatives of 2009 and 2010, the Rhone Valley is a large and diverse terroir. To cast too wide a net would be naive, as these Chateau Bizard selections attest.

  Pedal to the metal in this full throttle yet stylish effort.

  Bizard's majority Syrah will please many palates accustomed only to South Australian Shiraz. The opaque black crimson colour and dark crimson hue is followed by top notes of liquorice and black raspberry that exude from the glass along with hints of black cherry, incense and spice. Outstanding concentration, richness and purity with a delicious fruit loaded palate, this is decadently styled with infusions of ripe black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry followed by suggestions of incense, dried meats and spice. Expansive mouth feel with velvet smooth tannins. Excellent power and depth with a very long black cherry, liquorice, black raspberry, incense and spice aftertaste. Expect it to fly off the shelves. Drink this gorgeous effort over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc 14.5% 

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  2009 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $299. 00

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  The 2009 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is reminiscent of their brilliant 1985. It will be one of the rare Beaucastels that is drinkable upon release. Made from this estate’s classic blend, it possesses soft tannins as well as a silky, open-knit seductiveness, a dense plum/purple color and a beautiful perfume of smoky Provencal herbs intermixed with grilled steak juices, garrigue, kirsch and blue as well as black fruits. The wine is full-bodied, unctuously textured, and silky smooth (the latter characteristic being somewhat atypical for a young Beaucastel). If it performs like the 1985, it will drink well young and continue to do so for 25 or more years. Drink 2011 - 2036.
  94 points
  Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate (Oct 2011)

  (30% each of grenache and mourvedre and 10% each of counoise and syrah, with the balance spread across the other nine permitted varieties): Bright ruby. Perfumed, expressive aromas of red and dark berry preserves, smoky herbs and lavender, with a touch of licorice adding depth. Fleshy and supple in texture, offering intense black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors lifted by a spicy quality. Shows the richness of the vintage but carries no excess fat. The finish lingers with impressive tenacity and echoes the floral and smoke notes.
  93 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Jan 2012)

  A very warm year, this has extremely expressive grenache fruits, raspberry, some honey and a lithe juicy core. There's a late creeping wave of smooth tannins. Darker plum fruits exude power through the finish. Stunning wine from a very ripe vintage.
  94 points
  JamesSuckling.com (Aug 2017)

  The 2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape had just been bottled at the time of the tasting but you wouldn’t know it by tasting it. A blend of 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise, and 20% assorted varieties, the wine delivers a superb aromatic display of kirsch and black cherry-like fruits to go with a solid dose of underlying meat, truffle, earth, and leather. Full-bodied and gorgeously concentrated through the middle, with fleshy, ripe fruit, good acidity, and an abundance of structure, this will ideally be left alone for 7-8 years and then consumed over the following two decades.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Sept 2011)

  One of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with singed vanilla bean and tar notes adding length and dimension. Best from 2015 through 2026.
  96 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator (Feb 2012)

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  2010 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateuneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $299. 00

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  $3588.00 Dozen

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  Interestingly enough, even though many of the 2010 Perrin et Fils selections from the southern Rhone were scheduled to be bottled right after my visit, the 2010 Beaucastel had already been put in bottle. This is a gorgeous wine, a classic blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the balance the other permitted varietals in the appellation. Deep purple, with loads of bouquet garni, beef blood, blackberry, kirsch, smoke and truffle, this wine is full-bodied, rich and showing even better than it did last year. I still think it needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and it should last for 25-30 years, as most of the top vintages of Beaucastel do. Drink 2015 - 2045.
  95 points
  Robert M. Parker, Jr. - Wine Advocate (Oct 2012)

  Bright ruby. Sexy, spice- and mineral-accented aromas of red and dark fruit preserves and garrigue. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering vibrant black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, a hint of smokiness and intense minerality. Tannins come on late and are quickly sucked up by this wine's intense fruit. Rich and lively, with excellent finishing clarity and length.
  94 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Jan 2013)

  Stunning nose, in which deep red-fruit character is married to meaty, spicy and caramel aromas. Powerful and very well structured, the tannins still very present, but the overwhelming impression is of elegance. Very long, dry finish with plenty of stony minerality. Gives a very good idea of the direction that the best 2020s will take. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
  96 points
  JamesSuckling.com (March 2022)

  A wine compared to the 2015 by Marc Perrin, the 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already drinking nicely, with notable complexity and depth in its garrigue, sweet spice, incense, and both black cherry and currant-like fruit. The 2010s are just now starting to open up and drink well, and this full-bodied effort has impressive purity, notable mid-palate density, and ripe tannin, all suggesting it has a long life ahead of it. Drink 2017 - 2032.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Dec 2017)

  Dark, dense and very closed now, this has a tremendous core of crushed plum, linzer torte and blackberry confiture waiting in reserve. Ample singed cedar and mesquite, warm paving stone and black tea notes lurk in the background and glide through the finish. Features serious grip, but wonderful integration. Should cruise in the cellar. Best from 2016 through 2035.
  96 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator (Oct 2013)

  According to François Perrin this was the perfect year, with rain at the perfect time and an Indian summer in September. This is so graceful, with blackberry aromas and black olive notes. It’s fleshy and expressive, with no lack of grip and tension. The fruit profile on the palate mirrors that on the nose. This masterpiece is vivid and harmonious with a chalky acidity and remarkable length. One to forget in the cellar for at least two decades. Drink 2025 - 2040.
  97 points
  Christelle Guibert - Decanter (Nov 2017)

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  2013 Chateau de Campuget 1753 Syrah

  Costieres de Nimes, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $27. 99

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  $335.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2020-2021)

  ABV: 13%

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  Opaque black purple colour with a bright dark purple hue. Inky liquorice and scorched earth aromas are followed by some red currant and spicy incense infusions. Light to medium weight with a very elegant feel the palate has flavours of red raspberry and subtle liquorice over some meaty earth like characters and spicy dried herbs. Dry finish with fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of earthy red raspberries, faint liquorice and spicy dried herb infusions.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc 13%

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  2012 Chateau de Montfaucon Cotes du Rhone

  FRANCE

  $26. 99

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  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Produced from 50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Cinsault and 5% Counoise.
  Opaque dark red black colour with a purple crimson red hue. The nose displays fresh dark raspberry and dark cherry aromas followed by hints of incense, liquorice and spice. Medium weight the palate possesses generous flavours of dark raspberries and dark cherries over some liquorice, faint earth and spicy pepper. Slightly dryish but fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of ripe dark cherries, a touch of liquorice, earth and spice.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 14%

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  2016 Chateau de Roquefort Corail Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $27. 99

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  $335.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now (2019)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Translucent salmon coloured base with a watery hue. Ripe raspberry and strawberry aromas tinged with citrus hints are followed by light musk notes. Texturally round in the mouth with fresh raspberry and citrus flavours dominate over ripe cranberries and subtle stony slate. Finishes dry with lively acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
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  Alc. 12.5%

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  2015 Chateau des Bormettes Argentiere Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $27. 99

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  $335.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now (2017)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Translucent salmon like colour with a watery hue. Aromas of raspberries and strawberries are followed by some pomegranate like scents with stony end notes. Nicely rounded mouthfeel with savoury flavours of raspberries and strawberries infused with spice over a stony backdrop. Dry with a good lick of acidity on the finish and an aftertaste of spicy raspberries, strawberries and stony characters. A very flavoursome and textured Rose.
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  Alc 13.5%

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  2019 Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2020-2022)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Cork

  Made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette. Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Lifted peach and citrus scents meld into wet stone notes with hints of musk also evident. Vibrant peach, raspberry and citrus fruits overlay a stony mineral back drop with infusions of musk ensuing. Brisk slippery feel finishing dry and crisp with a tangy aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc. 13%

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  2018 Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2019)

  ABV: 12%

  Closure: Cork

  Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Pronounced aromas of peach, raspberry and strawberry tinged with rose petals are trailed by stony mineral notes. Mouth watering peach, citrus and strawberry flavours are carried by a stony back drop. Lovely freshness on the finish with crisp acidity and a medium length conclusion.
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  Alc. 12%

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  2014 Chateau Des Ferrages Cuvee Roumery Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2015)

  ABV: 12.5%

  Closure: Synthetic Cork

  Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Nosing reveals aromas of raspberries, strawberries and ripe red cherries with spicy musk end notes. Light and dry with nicely rounded textural properties and a spicy finish the palate features flavours of raspberries and ripe cherries over some musk and spice. Clean dry finish. Aftertaste of spicy raspberries, red cherries and musk.
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  Alc. 12.5%

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• 2012 Chateau des Tours Vacqueyras

  Vacquerays, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Chateau des Tours is located just outside Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Sarrians, and is the family estate of current Chateau Rayas winemaker Emmanuel Reynaud. Much like the practices used at Rayas, the vineyards are organic and manually ploughed, and harvest is normally late in the season relative to other producers. Much of the focus is on old vine Grenache, with the Vacqueyras a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. For the Cotes du Rhone the blend is 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Cinsault, while they also produce a Vin de Pays du Vaucluse under the Domaine des Tours label which is mostly Grenache with Cinsault, Counoise, Dious, Merlot, and Syrah.

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• 2016 Chateau des Tours Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Chateau des Tours is located just outside Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Sarrians, and is the family estate of current Chateau Rayas winemaker Emmanuel Reynaud. Much like the practices used at Rayas, the vineyards are organic and manually ploughed, and harvest is normally late in the season relative to other producers. Much of the focus is on old vine Grenache, with the Vacqueyras a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. For the Cotes du Rhone the blend is 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 15% Cinsault, while they also produce a Vin de Pays du Vaucluse under the Domaine des Tours label which is mostly Grenache with Cinsault, Counoise, Dious, Merlot, and Syrah.

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  2017 Chateau de Font Vive Rose

  Bandol, FRANCE

  $37. 99

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  $455.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2018)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Semi translucent salmon pink colour. The nose shows good intensity with uplifted spicy peach, pomegranate and cranberry aromas followed by citrus and flinty stone end notes. Nicely concentrated and round in the mouth, the palate has delicious spicy ripe peach and cherry flavours concluding dry with a stony infused finish. Vibrant acidity with a spiced peach, cherry and slatey aftertaste.
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  Alc. 13.5%

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  2018 Chateau Juvenal La Terre du Petit Homme Ventoux

  Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

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  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2022-2027)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre. Dense inky black colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Pronounced black raspberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by ripe black cherry, scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Exuberant black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits impress with both their level of richness and size across the full bodied palate. Notions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth, dried meats and blackpepper lie underneath. Ripe chewy tannins with a long opulent and muscular finish.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

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  This Ventoux based estate continues to produce a bevy of charming, fruit forward, impeccably made reds and whites. Some of the reds just about max out the value scale.
  Stepping up in price as well as quality, the 2018 Ventoux La Terre Du Petit Homme is 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, with the Grenache brought up in tank and the rest in barrel. It offers a deep purple color as well as terrific notes of black raspberries, ground pepper, crushed violets, and classic Southern Rhône garrigue and herbal notes. Medium to full-bodied, perfectly balanced, with ripe yet present tannins, it’s a brilliant wine in the making.
  91-94 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2016 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat Ventoux

  Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  A superb blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, the 2016 Chateau Juvenal Les Ribes du Vallat is an exciting new discovery for us. Certified organic fruit is sourced from vines aged between 10-50 years old with legendary Rhone winemaker Philippe Cambie acting as consultant.

  '…one of the best values I’ve seen in a long time…’ - Jeb Dunnuck.

  Excellent depth of colour displaying a black dark red heart with a bright purple red hue. Pronounced aromatics of black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries are overlaid by notions of incense with subtle scorched earth and spicy pepper notes also apparent. The palate delivers on both richness and concentration with succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours flooding the mouth. Deep, dense and boasting superb power, elements of provincial dried herbs, scorched earth, pepper and spice kick in on the back palate. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins provide structure whilst perfectly integrated fresh acidity gives the wine vitality and energy. Long delicious black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, incense and spicy pepper aftertaste. An absolute belter for the money.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 15%

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  Even better and one of the best values I’ve seen in a long time, the 2016 Ventoux Les Ribes du Vallat checks in as a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up all in stainless steel. It offers a huge nose of garrigue, saddle leather, rare meat and loads of blackcurrant fruit. With full-bodied richness, a ripe, decadent, opulent profile and no hard edges, it’s a no-brainer purchase and ideal for drinking over the coming 2-4 years.
  93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  2014 Chateau Leoube Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $34. 99

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  $419.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2015)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. The nose displays delicate aromas of cherries, raspberries, a touch of Turkish delight and spice. Light and spicy with a rounded textural feel that’s quite appealing the palate has flavours of cherries, strawberries and musk with a dry spicy finish. Aftertaste of spicy cherries and musk.
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  Alc. 13%

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  2018 Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac

  Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $44. 99

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  $539.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2022-2028)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque midnight black in colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Fragrant dark to black raspberry and liquorice scents blossom from the glass mixing with herbs du Provence, scorched earth, dried meat and pepper along the way. Rich succulent black raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth with notions of incense, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and black pepper lying underneath. Slightly meaty finish with gently chewy tannins and a lasting aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2017 Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac

  Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $44. 99

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  $539.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2021-2026)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Midnight black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. A touch restrained at first, the nose offers up black raspberry and liquorice scents followed by blackpepper, earth, subtle graphite and spiced dried meats. Rich black raspberry and liquorice fruits flow generously across the medium to full bodied palate underscored by scorched earth, dried meats and pepper. Slightly chewy, ripe tannins with a long flavoursome finish.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%
  
  Other Reviews….
  The 2017 Lirac isn’t bottled but certainly looks to be an outstanding wine. Terrific notes of cassis, graphite, black raspberries, and subtle oak all give way to a rounded, seamless, elegant wine that has a slightly modern vibe yet stays firmly planted in the Southern Rhône. Drink 2019-2026.
  90-92 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2016 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $84. 99

  Bottle

  $1019.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable black as night core with a deep dark red black hue. Lifted fresh black raspberry and black cherry aromas are trailed by liquorice allsorts, subtle earth, garden herbs and peppered incense notes. Dense, rich and bold, the palate is loaded with ripe black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruit which oversees a back drop of lightly scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper characters . Robust tannins impart a slight firmness to the finish. Excellent depth with a long deeply fruited aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Showing similar to last year, the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape offers a classic bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue, and spice box, with a touch of minerality. It’s more rounded, fleshy, and layered than the more concentrated 2017, has plenty of upfront appeal, and will keep for 15+ years.
  Drink 2019-2034.
  93 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2016 Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac

  Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $39. 99

  Bottle

  $479.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Very deep dark red black colour with a bright dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry and liquorice aromas combine over some black cherry, scorched earth, incense and pepper notes. Rich black raspberry and liquorice flavours are supported by ripe chewy tannins and fresh acidity with undertones of scorched earth, subtle incense infusions and spicy pepper. Good depth with a long spicy dark to black raspberry, liquorice, earthy incense and blackpepper aftertaste.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  I loved the 2016 Lirac from Mont Redon. A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre, it has a voluminous, medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant style as well as terrific notes of cassis, black raspberries, strawberries, and spice. It’s already impossible to resist but will keep for 5-6 years, if not longer. It’s one of the gems from Lirac in 2016. Drink 2018-2024.
  92 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2013 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape (375ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $39. 99

  Bottle

  $479.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

  Sold Out

  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing reveals a combination of black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice top notes followed by hints of scorched earth and spice. Rich and full with a chewy mouthfeel the palate boasts generous black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours which sit over a backdrop of scorched earth, subtle incense infusions and pepper. Dryish finish with firm chewy tannins. Long black raspberry, liquorice, black cherry, scorched earth, subtle spicy leather and pepper aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 14%

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  2015 Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac

  Lirac, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $37. 99

  Bottle

  $455.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark purple colour with a bright purple red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of blackberries and dark cherries subtlety laced with dried clove followed by some earth, dried meats and pepper. Medium to full bodied with rich black cherry and liquorice flavours overlaid by some dried clove characters. Ensuing are elements of scorched earth, some meatiness and pepper. Lively finish. Slightly chewy mouthfeel and tannins with an aftertaste of spicy black cherries, liquorice, dried clove, scorched earth and peppered dried meats.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2014 Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $21. 99

  Bottle

  $263.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

  Sold Out

  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Opaque dark red black colour with a bright dark crimson hue. Aromas of black cherries intermingle with hints of raspberry, dried herbs, inky earth like characters and spice. Light to medium bodied the palate has generous black cherry and raspberry flavours laced with liquorice and incense infusions followed by some spicy dried herbs. Fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of spicy black cherries, incense infusions, dried herbs and light pepper. A lighter, savoury styled Cotes du Rhone.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2013 Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $69. 99

  Bottle

  $839.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

  Sold Out

  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing reveals a combination of black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice top notes followed by hints of scorched earth and spice. Rich and full with a chewy mouthfeel the palate boasts generous black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours which sit over a backdrop of scorched earth, subtle incense infusions and pepper. Dryish finish with firm chewy tannins. Long black raspberry, liquorice, black cherry, scorched earth, subtle spicy leather and pepper aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 14%

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  • Nick's Import

  2019 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Maclura

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2025-2026)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Dense black dark red colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Elevated black raspberry and peppered herb scents are trailed by red liquorice, scorched earth and meaty graphite like notes. Rich black cherry and liquorice flavours are underscored by earthy graphite, dried herb, black olive and peppered meat characters.
  Bright acidity and muscular tannins provide a robust structure. Concludes ripe, fresh and grippy.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews…..
  The full range of exciting Southern Rhone aromas, from graphite to raw meat to black cherry, pour from the glass of this youthful wine. Concentrated and well structured, but already so accessible, thanks to the well-crafted, fine tannins, this is a standout wine in the humble category. Long, supple finish with savory and spicy notes. Drink or hold.
  93 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  As to the reds, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Maclura offers plenty of dark fruits, black olive, and peppery garrigue in its rich, mouth-filling, full-bodied style. It’s a classic, pleasure-bent 2019 to drink over the coming 3-5 years. Drink 2021-2026.
  90 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  • Nick's Import

  2020 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier

  Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2022-2026)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  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.

  An old world style of Cotes du Rhone that shows plenty of rustic charm.

  Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. The nose is charged with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits infused with Provincial herbs, hints of leather and peppered earth notes. Rich black raspberry and liquorice fruits carry good weight across the mid weighted palate with notions of black cherries, smoked meats, herbs du Provence and peppered earth characters lying underneath. Fleshy mouth feel with ripe chewy tannins lending some gentle grip to the finish that sees the emergence of some old leather characters.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  A step up, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Cuvée Setier offers more purity and elegance, with a great nose of ripe darker, almost black fruits, pepper, leather, and herbes de Provence. This medium-bodied, pure, seamless, terrifically balanced 2020 is perfect for drinking any time over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2022-2030.
  91 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  • Nick's Import

  2019 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier

  Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southen Rhone, FRANCE

  $26. 99

  Bottle

  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2021-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  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.

  Rich black fruits reign supreme over a ripe chewy tannin structure.

  Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up a pronounced aromatic profile of ripe black cherries, liquorice and blackberry which are complimented by notions of scorched earth, dried meats and peppered herbs. Rich black fruit flavours reign supreme on the medium to full bodied palate with black cherry and liquorice dominate over a scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat finish. Ripe chewy tannins with a long lush yet robust aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2013 Chateau Pegau Maclura Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $19. 99

  Bottle

  $239.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  Deep dark red colour with a dark crimson red hue. The nose exhibits dark raspberry and dark cherry aromas which are overlaid by leathery characters followed by some dusty earth and spice. Light to medium weight the palate also has overtones of leather and earth to it with dark cherry and dark raspberry also present. Dry chewy finish with plenty of spice and firmish tannins. Aftertaste of spicy leather, earth and subtle dark fruits.
  Cellar 2-3 years.
  Alc 14%

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  • Nick's Import

  2016 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier

  Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $26. 99

  Bottle

  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2020-2025)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  The Chateau Pegau releases come from an estate located just across the southern border of Chateauneuf du Pape, located along the eastern bank of the Rhone River. The wines are made by Laurence Feraud and they’ve recently completed work on a new cellar at the estate.

  Totally opaque black dark red heart with a deep dark red hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice aromas are complimented by scorched earth, hints of leather and lightly peppered herb notes. Rich, dense and powerful, lavish black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits are backed by ripe chewy tannins which impart some firmness to the finish. Elements of scorched earth, spicy leather and blackpepper infused dried meat characters are also present. Concludes long, rich and robust.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

  Other Reviews....
  The 2016 Cotes du Rhone Villages Cuvee Setier is a denser, more concentrated wine than the Cuvee Maclura but a little less aromatic. Medium to full-bodied, it's a blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, with black cherry fruit that stays crisp and crunchy through the long finish.
  90-93 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Nov 2018)

  The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Village Setier, also still in tank, offers more structure and tannin, with lots of black fruits, roasted herbs, olive tapenade, and obvious minerality. It too is impressive, medium-bodied, and concentrated, and appears to be an outstanding wine that will keep for at least 7-8 years.
  90-93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

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  2012 Chateau Pegau Cuvee Malcura Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southen Rhone, FRANCE

  $19. 99

  Bottle

  $239.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Opaque black crimson colour with dark crimson red hue. Ripe black cherry scents open the noses account followed by some black raspberry, incense, meatiness and spice. Medium weight the palate has generous black cherry and black raspberry flavours followed by a touch of liquorice over a meaty background with some spice on the back palate. Chewy finish with solid tannin structure. Aftertaste of black cherry, subtle liquorice, dried meats and spice.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 14%

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  2012 Chateau Pegau Cotes du Rhone Villages

  Cotes du Rhone, Southen Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2018-2019)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Opaque black dark red colour with dark crimson red hue. The nose features ripe black raspberry top notes followed by some liquorice, meatiness and black pepper end notes. The palate shows slightly more weight and richness than the Cuvee Malcura with a generous flavour profile of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry with a spicy meaty pepper background. Slightly chewy but balanced tannins. Medium to long aftertaste of black raspberry, liquorice, dried meats and spicy pepper.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc 14%

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  2014 Chateau Riotor Rose

  Cotes de Provence, FRANCE

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2016-2017)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Translucent salmon pink tinged colour with a watery hue. Delicate scents of cherries, raspberry, faint musk and spice emerge. Light and delicious with a soft rounded textural feel the palate features flavours of cherries, musk and raspberries with a touch of spice on the clean dry finish. Aftertaste of raspberries, musk and spice.
  Drink over the next 1-2 years.
  Alc 13.5%

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  2017 Chateau Riotor Rose Magnum (1500ml)

  Provence, FRANCE

  Reduced from $54.99

  $45. 99

  Bottle

  $551.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2019)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Translucent salmon pink colour. Subtle raspberry scents merge with peach, light musk and stony notes finishing with a dash of spice. Beautiful supple textural feel with delicious flavours of raspberries, cherries and musk prevailing over traces of pebble stones and spice. Dry brisk conclusion with a long aftertaste.
  Drink now.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2017 Chateau Riotor Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now (2019)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Stelvin

  Translucent salmon pink colour. Subtle raspberry scents merge with peach, light musk and stony notes finishing with a dash of spice. Beautiful supple textural feel with delicious flavours of raspberries, cherries and musk prevailing over traces of pebble stones and spice. Dry brisk conclusion with a long aftertaste.
  Drink now.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  • Nick's Import

  2015 Chateau-Bizard Montagne de Raucoule

  Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A Syrah and Grenache blend. Midnight black dark red colour with a dark purple hue. Rising from the glass are aromatics of ripe blackberry, dark raspberry and liquorice tinged by hints of scorched earth and spicy pepper. Medium bodied with a supple mid palate but firmer on the finish, flavours of dark raspberry, blackberry, black cherry and liquorice sit over subtle scorched earth nuances and spicy pepper. Slightly dryish finish with dusty, slightly chewy tannins. Aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, dark raspberries, liquorice, subtle scorched earth and light pepper.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  • Nick's Import

  2015 Chateau-Bizard Serre de Courrent

  Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $32. 99

  Bottle

  $395.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Established in 1862, Chateau Bizard is located in Allan, fairly close to the Rhone river corridor, just south of Montelimar, in the centre of a natural amphitheater delimited by the Montagne de Raucoule, La Grangette and the Serre de Courrent ranges.

  Made from predominately Syrah this is a rich and very structured Rhone. Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. The nose is gushing with ripe black raspberry and liquorice aromas with some black cherry also evident over scorched earth, graphite and spicy pepper notes. Dense rich black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours have a tight inky feel within a structured core. Elements of graphite, scorched earth and blackpepper also make an appearance. Finishes dry with firm, robust tannins providing muscle and definition. Excellent underlying power with a long black cherry, liquorice, graphite, scorched earth and blackpepper aftertaste. Requires some patience to allow the tannins to fully integrate.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

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  2018 Chevalier Torpez Rose

  Provence, FRANCE

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: Drink now (2020)

  ABV: 13%

  Closure: Cork

  Translucent light salmon colour. Aromas of peach, watermelon and citrus sit over wet stone notes. Smooth on entry with a slippery feel, the palate has a savoury flavour profile of peach and citrus infused with wet stone elements. Finishes dry and spicy with tangy acidity and a medium length aftertaste.
  Drink now.
  Alc. 13%

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  2019 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $550. 00

  Bottle

  $6600.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  Tasted out of bottle, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a stunning example of this estate as well as the vintage. Gorgeous kirsch, flowery incense, spice box, and garrigue-like notes define the nose, and it hits the palate with classic Clos des Papes elegance and finesse backed up by a great mid-palate, fabulous concentration, and a monster of a finish. Don’t miss this beauty. It can be enjoyed today with incredible pleasure or cellared for two decades. Drink 2021 - 2041.
  98 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  This is a stunner, offering a gorgeous core of black tea–infused cassis, plum reduction and raspberry puree flavors. Additional black licorice, black tea and incense notes emerge alongside the fruit on the long, lush, seductive finish, which is harnessed by a graphite frame. A very confidently rendered wine. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Best from 2024 through 2040.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  Bright and floral on the nose. The tannins are extremely fine, almost imperceptible, but very much present, giving the wine a strong base for long ageing. It's perfectly balanced, long and deep, resulting in a rich but surprisingly classic vintage of Clos des Papes considering the extreme conditions this year. Rich but bright, very complete and pure with no excesses. Vines are typically 30 to 40 years old, spread across 24 parcels. Matured for 12 months in foudres of at least four years of age. Drinking Window 2029 - 2045.
  98 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  2019 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $260. 00

  Bottle

  $3120.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark red in colour with a deep dark red hue. Heady dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas are intermeshed with new leather, scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered dried meat notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice, cassis and black cherry fruits show remarkable freshness and poise despite the hefty 15.5% alcohol. Possessing tremendous concentration and depth, its still incredibly youthful with the back half picking up accents of Provincial herbs, a subtle meaty character, earthy new leather and pepper. Strapping tannins and bright acidity provide plenty of structure and definition. Finishes long, rich, vibrant and muscular.
  Cellar 10-15 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews....
  Coming in at 16% alcohol (like the 2016), the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape from Clos des Papes carries it comfortably, showing no sign of overt heat or overripeness. Hints of leather and crushed stone appear on the nose, adding a pleasant nuance to the somewhat monolithic black-cherry fruit. It shows less nuance and complexity than the 2020 at this stage but shows plenty of promise, as its concentration is matched by freshness and a long, reasonably elegant, finish. This will likely need some time to come around. Drink 2025 - 2040.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

  Tasted out of bottle, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a stunning example of this estate as well as the vintage. Gorgeous kirsch, flowery incense, spice box, and garrigue-like notes define the nose, and it hits the palate with classic Clos des Papes elegance and finesse backed up by a great mid-palate, fabulous concentration, and a monster of a finish. Don’t miss this beauty. It can be enjoyed today with incredible pleasure or cellared for two decades. Drink 2021 - 2041.
  98 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  This is a stunner, offering a gorgeous core of black tea–infused cassis, plum reduction and raspberry puree flavors. Additional black licorice, black tea and incense notes emerge alongside the fruit on the long, lush, seductive finish, which is harnessed by a graphite frame. A very confidently rendered wine. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Best from 2024 through 2040.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  Bright and floral on the nose. The tannins are extremely fine, almost imperceptible, but very much present, giving the wine a strong base for long ageing. It's perfectly balanced, long and deep, resulting in a rich but surprisingly classic vintage of Clos des Papes considering the extreme conditions this year. Rich but bright, very complete and pure with no excesses. Vines are typically 30 to 40 years old, spread across 24 parcels. Matured for 12 months in foudres of at least four years of age. Drinking Window 2029 - 2045.
  98 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $299. 00

  Bottle

  $3588.00 Dozen

  Sold Out

  Other Reviews…..
  One of the great vintages from this estate, surpassing even the 1990, 2000, 2001, 2003, and maybe the 2010 (time will tell with this one), the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape from Vincent Avril delivers everything you could want from a wine. Full-bodied, intense and beautifully concentrated, with plenty of muscle and depth, it shows the hallmark elegance and purity of the estate, with sensational notes of kirsch liqueur, raspberries, incense, smoked meats and Asian spices. The blend is the normal 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, brought up all in older foudre, and it's just now entering its prime drink window and has another two decades of longevity. Drink 2016-2037.
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck - Robert Parker‘s The Wine Advocate

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  2016 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $550. 00

  Bottle

  $6600.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable midnight black core with a deep dark purple hue. Potent black cherry top notes waft out the glass with black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice scents in hot pursuit. Provincial herbs, traces of incense, light scorched earth, some meatiness and spice are also evident. Incredibly rich and powerful, the palate captures the intensity and freshness of the vintage brilliantly. A tidal wave of succulent ripe black cherry, black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruit cascades through the mouth leaving in its wake background elements of incense, scorched earth, provincial herbs, dried meats and spicy pepper. Ripe, rippling tannins impart a slight chewiness and give the wine its muscle. Prodigious length with an enthralling black fruit soaked finish.
  Cellar 8-10 years plus
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews…
  Paul-Vincent Avril continues to be one of the most talented and passionate winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape today. From his estate located on the southern end of the village and pulling from roughly 90 acres of vines spread throughout the appellation, he makes a single white and red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has resisted the urge to produce any special cuvées. The wine is always a blend of 60% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, aged all in older foudre in a temperature-controlled and humidified cellar. His Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a staunchly traditional and world-class wine that always shines for its elegance and texture. Time will tell, but my money is on his 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape being the greatest wine ever made at this address, although the 2007 from my cellar will give it a run for its money.
  Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which matches the otherworldly 2007. A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah brought up all in old foudre, this beauty's deep purple color is followed by a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries, Asian spices, and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless is as graceful as a ballerina on the palate and has ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, and a finish that just won't quit. Hats off to vigneron Paul-Vincent Avril!
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration but also a certain paradoxical lightness. It offers complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry and raspberry fruit, a silky texture and a long finish that shows no sign of the wine's 15.8% alcohol. For technocrats, the wine's pH is 3.7, which is sufficient acidity to maintain a fine sense of balance. This lovely wine should drink well for at least two decades. Together with the 2015 and the 2017, it will be a compelling trio of wines to follow over the years. Drink 2020-2040.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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• • 98
  • 97

  2016 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $250. 00

  Bottle

  $3000.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable midnight black core with a deep dark purple hue. Potent black cherry top notes waft out the glass with black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice scents in hot pursuit. Provincial herbs, traces of incense, light scorched earth, some meatiness and spice are also evident. Incredibly rich and powerful, the palate captures the intensity and freshness of the vintage brilliantly. A tidal wave of succulent ripe black cherry, black raspberry, dark plum and liquorice fruit cascades through the mouth leaving in its wake background elements of incense, scorched earth, provincial herbs, dried meats and spicy pepper. Ripe, rippling tannins impart a slight chewiness and give the wine its muscle. Prodigious length with an enthralling black fruit soaked finish.
  Cellar 8-10 years plus
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews…
  Paul-Vincent Avril continues to be one of the most talented and passionate winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape today. From his estate located on the southern end of the village and pulling from roughly 90 acres of vines spread throughout the appellation, he makes a single white and red Châteauneuf-du-Pape and has resisted the urge to produce any special cuvées. The wine is always a blend of 60% Grenache 20% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and the rest a mix of permitted varieties, aged all in older foudre in a temperature-controlled and humidified cellar. His Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a staunchly traditional and world-class wine that always shines for its elegance and texture. Time will tell, but my money is on his 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape being the greatest wine ever made at this address, although the 2007 from my cellar will give it a run for its money.
  Another perfect wine from this brilliant estate is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which matches the otherworldly 2007. A classic blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah brought up all in old foudre, this beauty's deep purple color is followed by a mammoth bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black currants, blueberries, Asian spices, and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated, and powerful, it nevertheless is as graceful as a ballerina on the palate and has ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, and a finish that just won't quit. Hats off to vigneron Paul-Vincent Avril!
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape is full-bodied but balanced, with plenty of richness and concentration but also a certain paradoxical lightness. It offers complex garrigue and anise notes, a blend of cherry and raspberry fruit, a silky texture and a long finish that shows no sign of the wine's 15.8% alcohol. For technocrats, the wine's pH is 3.7, which is sufficient acidity to maintain a fine sense of balance. This lovely wine should drink well for at least two decades. Together with the 2015 and the 2017, it will be a compelling trio of wines to follow over the years. Drink 2020-2040.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski- Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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• 2011 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $189. 99

  Bottle

  $2279.88 Dozen

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  Other Reviews….
  One of the stars of the vintage and coming from absurdly low yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape is a full-bodied, seamless effort that exhibits copious kirsch, ground pepper, dried flowers and underbrush as well as incredibly fine tannin, great mid-palate concentration and ample length on the finish. Relatively forward by this estate’s standards, it will be approachable at an earlier age than normal. Nevertheless, it will have 20+ years of evolution and is an awesome effort in the vintage. Drink 2015-2030.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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