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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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2019 Delas Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Stretching out along the left bank of the Rhône river, around the limestone outcrop of the Mount Ventoux, the appellation of Ventoux covers an area of 15,808 acres. It shares the same pedological, climatic features and grape varieties as its neighbouring Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards. Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks for a period of 6-8 months.
Opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Lifted dark raspberry and cherry aromas mingle with liquorice, scorched earth, herbs du provence and pepper. Medium bodied with ample flesh and richness, the palate is filled with ripe spicy dark raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay scorched earth and peppered dried herbs. Slightly chewy tannins with a long spicy finish. Generous and quite moreish, this is real winner in the value for money stakes.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15%

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2017 Delas Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Opaque very youthful looking black bright dark red colour with a vibrant purple hue. Freshly crushed raspberry and ripe cherry aromas overlaid by incense are followed by hints of scorched earth and spicy herbs. Light to medium bodied there’s a juiciness to the inky dark raspberry and liquorice flavours which are underscored by light earth and spicy fresh provincial herb infusions. Bright fresh acidity with slightly dryish fine grained tannins. Aftertaste of inky dark raspberries, subtle liquorice, cherries, earthy provincial herbs and a touch of spice.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2013 Delas Ventoux Rouge

Cotes de Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red black colour with a dark crimson purple hue. Lifted ripe black cherry aromas interact with some liquorice, incense, scorched earth and spice nuances. Medium bodied the palate possesses flavours of black cherries and liquorice over some earthy incense infusions and spice. Slightly dryish finish with fine grained tannins and an elegant mouthfeel. Aftertaste of spicy black cherries, liquorice, incense and scorched earth.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc 13%

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2016 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Made with predominately Syrah (60%) with a solid dose of Grenache (40%) also included, the Wine Advocate’s Joe Czerwinski describes this as a ‘screaming value’.

Brilliant everyday Rhone.

Excellent depth of colour with a black core and bright dark purple hue. Presenting good aromatic lift the nose is scented with black cherries, dark raspberries and subtle liquorice which meld into earthy incense like notes and spicy pepper. Medium bodied and showing off ample richness on the palate, a delicious flavour profile of black cherries, liquorice and dark raspberries sits over earthy incense like infusions. Finishes spicy with a finely grained tannin structure. Solid length with an aftertaste of spicy black cherries, liquorice, subtle dark raspberries, earthy incense characters and pepper.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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Lovely rich opulent and floral, black berry and plum nose, the palate is big with well layered fruit, attractively firm but soft tannin and hints of oak, a big wine with a lovely finish.
95 points
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2015 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone Rose

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now (2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Translucent salmon colour with a watery hue. Delicate scents of raspberry and cherries sit over notions of wet stone with light spicy musk end notes. The palate features moreish raspberry and ripe cherry flavours which are wrapped up in a supple round mouthfeel. Also evident are elements of spicy musk and light stony characters. Finishes dry with relatively soft but sufficient acidity. Aftertaste of spicy raspberries, ripe cherries, musk and stony characters.
Drink now.
Alc. 14%

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2017 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2018-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

A great value entry level Cotes du Rhone.

Produced from a blend of Syrah and Grenache. Opaque bright dark red black core with a vibrant purple red hue. Jumping out of the glass are incense laced aromas of raspberries, dark cherries and liquorice with light scorched earth and spicy fresh garden notes following on. Medium weight the palate has a youthful vibrancy to its rich flavours of ripe cherries, raspberries, liquorice, incense infusions, faint earth and spicy pepper. Finely grained tannins meld perfectly with the bright juicy fruit. Finishes with good freshness and a long spicy ripe cherry, dark raspberry, liquorice, earth, incense and pepper aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2018 Delas Ventoux

Ventoux, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Stretching out along the left bank of the Rhône river, around the limestone outcrop of the Mount Ventoux, the appellation of Ventoux covers an area of 15,808 acres. It shares the same pedological, climatic features and grape varieties as its neighbouring Côtes-du-Rhône vineyards. Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks for a period of 6-8 months.
Deep dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright dark red hue. Fragrant freshly crushed cherry and raspberry aromas intermingle with dried herbs, inky earth, subtle incense and spice notes. Delightfully fresh and moreish with light to medium body weight the palate dishes up a juicy flavour profile of red to dark berry fruits and liquorice over infusions of incense, dried herbs and spicy earth. Bright youthful finish with slightly dryish tannins and a delicious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2015 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$18. 99
Bottle
$227.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 93%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark purple black colour with a bright dark purple hue. Inky freshly crushed dark cherry and dark plum scents are followed by some liquorice, hints of incense and spice. Light to medium bodied and still very youthful the palate has generous freshly crushed dark cherry and dark raspberry flavours intermixed with touches of liquorice, inky earth and spice. Dryish finish with slightly chewy tannins that will fully integrate with a few more years bottle age. Aftertaste of inky dark cherries, spicy dark raspberries and lightly scorched earth.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc 14%

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2009 Delas Freres Haute Pierre Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$64. 99
Bottle
$779.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2015-2016)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Very deep dark crimson red colour with crimson red hue. The nose displays perfumed scents of dark raspberry and dark cherry followed by a hint of incense and spice. Medium weight the palate delivers quite full and rich flavours of dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry with some meaty overtones and a spicy back palate. Fine grained, slightly dryish tannins. Good depth with long aftertaste of spicy dark raspberry and dried meat.
Cellar 4-5 years (2015-2016).
Alc 15.0%

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An up-and-coming wine from Delas is their 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Haute Pierre. Aged in barriques, it is a blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, which is a little unusual for a Chateauneuf du Pape blend. However, the percentage of Syrah was jacked up to give the wine more texture and richness in a year where the Grenache could occasionally be troublesome. Deep ruby/purple, with oodles of cassis and blackberry as well as some lavender and other floral notes, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, and best drunk over the next 7-8 years.
90-92 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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2007 Delas Freres Chateauneuf du Pape

Cotes du Rhone, Southen Rhone, FRANCE
$89. 99
Bottle
$1079.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2010-2018)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

This excellent Chateauneuf-du- Pape is produced from a blend of Grenache and Syrah and is aged for 14 months in large oak casks.
Near opaque dark crimson red purple colour with deep crimson mauve hue. Perfumed aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, dried meat, new leather and spice already displaying good complexity. Full bodied, rich mouthfilling palate flavours of super ripe blackberry, dark plum, black cherry and spice followed by some meaty back palate characters. Superb concentration and depth with very fine grained velvet like tannins which provide the wine with an opulent mouthfeel. Very long aftertaste of black cherry, dark raspberry and spice followed by some meaty leather like characters.
Very drinkable now but will also comfortably cellar a further 5-8 years (2010-2018)
15.0% Alc Other Reviews....
This great northern Rhone negociant, spearheaded by their brilliant oenologist and winemaker, Jacques Grange, has consistently made fabulous wines from the northern appellations, but only recently upgraded the quality of their southern Rhone selections. These are the finest southern Rhones they have made, and their Cotes du Rhone St.-Esprit ranks alongside the offerings from Guigal and Chapoutier. The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape is a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. It reveals a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a gorgeous nose of black fruits, spring flowers, licorice, incense, lavender, and grilled Provencal herbs. Dense, full-bodied, flamboyant, and chewy, with that terrific freshness and purity that characterize this great vintage in the south, it should drink well for 12-15+ years.
92-94 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate.

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2013 Delas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone

FRANCE
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2018-2019)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Opaque black crimson colour with a bright crimson purple hue. Lifted black cherry and liquorice aromas are overlaid by some clove and roasted meat like characters with spicy earthy incense end notes. Medium weight the palate features black raspberry and cherry flavours intermixed with spicy scorched earth characters and some meatiness. Finishes dry with fine grained tannins and an aftertaste of spicy black cherries, scorched earth and dried meats.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2018 Delas Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Produced from predominately Syrah with a good dollop of Grenache also included. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep bright dark purple hue. Peppered raspberry, red cherry and red liquorice aromas intermingle with scorched earth and spicy dried meat notes. Boldly flavoured, the medium bodied palate is redolent with dark cherry and liquorice fruits which overlay a back drop of dried meats, scorched earth and pepper infused herbs. Bright finish with ripe slightly chewy tannins and a long delicious aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2016 Demazet Reserve Des Armoiries Cotes du Rhone Tradition

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Diam Cork

Opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. The nose reveals ripe black cherry and liquorice aromatics followed by subtle incense, scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Medium to full bodied the palate possesses rich black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours which run into infusions of incense, smoked meats, earth and pepper. Slightly chewy on the finish with sturdy but well integrated tannins. Aftertaste of ripe black cherries, black raspberries, liquorice, smoked meats, earth and pepper.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2015 Demazet Croix Valong La Legende Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark cherries and liquorice have a leathery overlay with earth and spice notes also present. Medium bodied with a generous textural feel the palate also has a distinct leatheriness to it particularly on the finish and aftertaste. Before that ripe dark cherry flavours are evident along with some earth and spice. Fine grained tannins. Modest leathery conclusion.
Drink now.
Alc. 14%

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- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Andre Brunel Est-Ouest Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2023-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

André Brunel's family first settled in Châteauneuf du Pape in the 18th century, today they own 22 hectares in Châteauneuf du Pape and 11 hectares in the Côtes du Rhône. Wines are produced from estate grown grapes as well as grapes from neighbouring growers where André manages the vineyards.
Exuberant and juicy this is a delicious Cotes du Rhone that shows loads of personality.
From the exceptional 2020 vintage this blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 10% Syrah was produced from 35 year old vines. Aging took place in concrete and stainless steel vats.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Seducing the olfactory senses are aromas of dark to black raspberries and liquorice followed by some ripe dark cherry, herb du Provence, subtle scorched earth and peppered meat notes. Awash with succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits the moreish palate shows terrific intensity and drive. Lingering on the back half are scorched earth, infusions of herbs du Provence and pepper. Providing a good framework are ripe but slightly chewy tannins. Finishes long and seductive with lashings of black fruit. A standout Cotes du Rhone in the value for money stakes.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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- Nick's Import
2019 Domaine Andre Brunel Est-Ouest Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

André Brunel's family first settled in Châteauneuf du Pape in the 18th century, today they own 22 hectares in Châteauneuf du Pape and 11 hectares in the Côtes du Rhône. Wines are produced from estate grown grapes as well as grapes from neighbouring growers where André manages the vineyards.
Refined yet juicy, this is a delightful Cotes du Rhone for drinking over the short term.
A blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Cinsault and 10% Syrah from vines with an average age of 35 years. Very deep black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Elevated spicy black raspberry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with black cherry, distinct herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat notes. Mid weighted the palate shows a surprisingly refined yet juicy feel with black cherry and dark raspberry fruits melding into liquorice, earthy herbs du Provence like characters, smoked meat and spicy pepper. Solid concentration and depth with a velvet like texture, slightly chewy tannins adding some character. The peppered meat infused aftertaste showing ample freshness.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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- Nick's Import
2017 Domaine Andre Brunel Est-Ouest Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

André Brunel's family first settled in Châteauneuf du Pape in the 18th century, today they own 22 hectares in Châteauneuf du Pape and 11 hectares in the Côtes du Rhône. Wines are produced from estate grown grapes as well as grapes from neighbouring growers where André manages the vineyards.

A blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Cinsault and 10% Syrah. Pitch black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Showing ample intensity the nose features aromatics of black raspberry and liquorice subtlety infused with Herbs du Provence over scorched earth, subtle graphite and black pepper. Medium to full bodied with a succulent feel the palate is awash with rich black raspberry, blackberry and liquorice fruits which overlay a back drop of provincial dried herbs, scorched earth and blackpepper. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a long generous conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- Nick's Import
2012 Domaine Calendal Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark red black colour with a bright purple red hue. Aromas of black raspberries are interlaced with incense and liquorice over a background of light meatiness and spice. Not quite as big or heavy as previous vintages the palate is filled with rich dark raspberry and liquorice flavours over vanillin cedar like characters, incense infusions and spice. It’s a more elegant toned down versions of Philippe Cambie’s Domaine Calendal. Dryish finish with very fine grained tannins. Long ripe dark raspberry, liquorice, subtle vanillin cedar and spice aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 15%

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The finest wine yet produced by proprietor Philippe Cambie and his partner, Gilles Ferran, this blend of equal parts Mourvedre and Grenache aged 12 months in one-year-old barrels comes from vines in the charming yet spiritual name of Plan de Dieu (Plan of God). Sadly, there are only 450 cases of this beauty, which boasts terrific richness, a full-bodied mouthfeel and copious quantities of black raspberries, black currants, licorice, Provencal herbs and pepper. It is a seriously endowed, full-throttle, velvety textured Cotes du Rhone-Villages to drink over the next 3-4 years.
92 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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- Nick's Import
2013 Domaine Calendal Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Domaine Calendal is the personal project of famed Rhone winemaking consultant Philippe Cambie and his partner Gilles Ferran. Very deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, liquorice and hints of black cherries arise from the glass followed by subtle dried herb notes, light incense and spice. Medium to full bodied, juicy, rich ripe black raspberry and black cherry flavours are to the fore over some liquorice, dried herb infusions, incense, faint scorched earth and spice. Round opulent mouthfeel with velvety tannins. Excellent power and concentration with a long finish of ripe black cherries, black raspberries, liquorice, dried herbs and spicy scorched earth.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 15%

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Coming from ridiculously low yields of 14 hectoliters per hectare (this is 1/3 the normal production), Philippe Cambie’s 2013 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu is a smashing success in the vintage. Loaded with notes of black raspberry, blackberry, caramelized cherries, spice and crushed violets, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness and depth, fantastic purity of fruit and a terrific finish that has both integrated acidity and fine tannin. Purity, finesse and elegance are the buzzwords here, and this is a beauty will drink nicely for 4-5 years, possibly longer.
90-92 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2020 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

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 Charvin Le Poutet Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

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 takes. 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.
The 2020 is an interesting contrast in style to the rich, powerful 2019 vintage being brighter and fresher with more red fruits.
Flooded with delicious red to dark fruits, this delicious Cotes du Rhone is rich and polished yet also remarkably fresh with a muscular edge.
A blend of 81% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 7% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan raised in concrete vats for 18 months. Deep dark red colour with black shaded edges and a bright dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are delightful red raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry scents which mix in with Provincial herb, subtle incense and peppered earth notes. Rich and polished yet also remarkably fresh, the palate is flooded with delicious spicy red to dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits. Slightly chalky tannins impart a muscular feel with fresh provincial herb infusions, incense and scorched earth elements lying underneath. Peppery, slightly grippy finish with a long delicious red to dark fruited aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

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2019 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$260. 00
Bottle
$3120.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Laurent is the usual blend of 82% Grenache and the rest nearly equal parts Syrah, Mourvèdre, Vaccarèse, and Counoise that was brought up all in concrete tank. It shows the sunny, spicy, Provençal style of the vintage beautifully while still having incredible freshness in its red and black fruits as well as garrigue, ground pepper, spring flowers, and incense aromas and flavors. Gorgeous on the palate as well, this medium to full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape is balanced and has terrific tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. Rhône lovers need to have this beauty in their cellar, and it's going to offer pleasure for a solid two decades. Drink 2021 - 2041.
96 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Dark fruited but so alive and bright on the nose. Plums, damsons, and their crushed stones. Very rounded and generous this year, it has strong inner architecture to back up the fruit, and a long, structured and textural finish from the stems. Ends proud and mineral. This will be very good indeed when it's ready - structured and fresh enough to stay the course and give complexity when the time comes. 82% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 4% Counoise, 4% Vaccarèse. Organically grown at the north-west of the appellation, lieux-dits Cabrières and Maucoil, galets roulés and sand. It's fermented and then aged for 21 months in concrete using indigenous yeasts, then bottled unfiltered. Drinking Window 2026 - 2037.
95 points
Matt Walls - Decanter

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2019 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Laurent is the usual blend of 82% Grenache and the rest nearly equal parts Syrah, Mourvèdre, Vaccarèse, and Counoise that was brought up all in concrete tank. It shows the sunny, spicy, Provençal style of the vintage beautifully while still having incredible freshness in its red and black fruits as well as garrigue, ground pepper, spring flowers, and incense aromas and flavors. Gorgeous on the palate as well, this medium to full-bodied Châteauneuf du Pape is balanced and has terrific tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. Rhône lovers need to have this beauty in their cellar, and it's going to offer pleasure for a solid two decades. Drink 2021 - 2041.
96 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Dark fruited but so alive and bright on the nose. Plums, damsons, and their crushed stones. Very rounded and generous this year, it has strong inner architecture to back up the fruit, and a long, structured and textural finish from the stems. Ends proud and mineral. This will be very good indeed when it's ready - structured and fresh enough to stay the course and give complexity when the time comes. 82% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 4% Counoise, 4% Vaccarèse. Organically grown at the north-west of the appellation, lieux-dits Cabrières and Maucoil, galets roulés and sand. It's fermented and then aged for 21 months in concrete using indigenous yeasts, then bottled unfiltered. Drinking Window 2026 - 2037.
95 points
Matt Walls - Decanter

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2018 Domaine Charvin Le Poutet Cotes Du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Produced from a blend of 81% Grenache, 7% Mourvedre, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Carignan and 7% Syrah. Deep dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Expressive dark raspberry, ripe cherry, red liquorice and clove aromas flow through the nostrils followed by a subtle meatiness and spicy pepper notes. Delicious spicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry and red liquorice flavours fill the mid weighted palate with elements of dried clove, earth and pepper lying underneath. Bright juicy finish showing plenty of freshness, nicely integrated tannins and a savoury pepper laden aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews…..
I, unfortunately, wasn’t able to taste any Châteauneuf du Papes from Laurent Charvin, but his Côtes du Rhône showed beautifully. Mostly Grenache brought all in concrete, Laurent’s 2018 Côtes Du Rhône Le Poutet is a classic as they come, offering a beautiful bouquet of wild strawberries, peppery herbs, flowers, and rose petals. Beautifully balanced, medium-bodied, and elegant, it’s another terrific 2018 that knocks it out of the park on charm and accessibility, and in this cuvee’s case, complexity. It’s be thrilled to enjoy bottles anytime over the coming 7-8 years. Drink 2020-2028.
90 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2016 Domaine Charvin Le Poutet Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2021-2022)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark red black tinged core with a dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry aromas ascend from the glass with ripe black cherry, liquorice, earthy incense characters, dried herbs and pepper notes also evident. Rich juicy black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours are backed by ripe chewy tannins with earthy incense like characters and spicy dried herbs in the background. Dry robust finish with an aftertaste of black cherries, raspberries, liquorice, scorched earth, subtle infusions of incense, dried herbs and lots of pepper and spice.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…
One of the highlights in my Côtes du Rhône tastings was the 2016 Côtes du Rhône from Domaine Charvin. Based on 81% Grenache and the rest mostly Mourvèdre and Syrah made exactly like the Châteauneuf-du-Pape release, it gives up a terrific perfume of blackberries, rose petals, peppery herbs, and earth. It’s fresh and elegant, yet also concentrated and textured. Drink it anytime over the coming 10-15 years.
92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2017 Domaine Charvin Le Poutet Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2019-2024)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Alluring black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice scents laced with provincial herbs and incense show excellent up lift with some spice and pepper notes also present. Medium weight with good freshness and a sense of elegance the palate dishes up juicy dark to black raspberry and liquorice flavours over a back drop of earthy incense, infusions of herbs and pepper. Vibrant acidity and slightly chewy tannins lead into a satisfying finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2009 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Other reviews... The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape (which tips the scales around 15% natural alcohol) is a great example of traditional Chateauneuf du Pape winemaking. A dense dark ruby color is followed by a sexy nose of raspberries, ground pepper, spice box, damp earth, kirsch and dark currants. Full-bodied, complex, elegant and already irresistible as the tannins have completely melted away, it can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years.
Beautifully made, traditional wines emerge from Laurent Charvin’s estate in the northwestern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape, where the family owns 20+ acres of vines. Everything made here is aged in cement tanks. The Chateauneuf du Pape blend tends to be approximately 85% Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre and Vaccarese. One of the best buys is Charvin’s delicious Cotes du Rhone called Le Poutet. Last year Laurent Charvin told me he thought that in 2009, the most favored part of Chateauneuf du Pape was the northern sector, and I think there is some truth to that although it was not nearly as evident when I carefully analyzed the tasting notes of the southern parts of the appellation versus the northern parts. Nevertheless, the north was certainly highly successful as was Charvin. 15% Alc./Vol.
95 points [tasted 2011] Rober Parker - www.wineadvocate.com

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2016 Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. Both alluring and potent, aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice infused with scorched earth and incense set sail from the glass with provincial herb and spice notes in tow. Rich and hefty in terms of its size the palate is soaked with black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits which scale a firm, muscular tannin framework. Elements of scorched earth, incense infusions, dried herbs and spicy pepper ensue. Shading the chewy opulent finish is a touch of heat. Superb concentration and power with a long spicy black fruited and scorched earth aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
Under the helm of Laurent Charvin, Domaine Charvin remains one of the undisputed reference points for classic, traditional, elegantly styled Châteauneuf du Pape today. The style of the wines comes largely from the estate’s location in the cooler, northern parts of the appellation but the consistent quality, year after year, comes from the incredible talent and work ethic of Laurent.
Cut from the same cloth as the 2017, only broader and more expansive, the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape ranks with the finest vintages ever produced from this estate. Deep purple-colored with a sensational bouquet of blackberries, currants, ground pepper, crushed violets, and Asian spices, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a layered, multi-dimension texture, incredible elegance, sweet tannins, and a great, great finish. It’s a thrilling wine from a great winemaker. Drink it any time over the coming 20-25 years. Drink 2019-2039.
97 points
JebDunnuck.com

A very tidy array of fresh strawberries, raspberries and poached, red plums. Sweet perfume and light, sappy, spicy complexity, too. The palate delivers an array of succulent, smooth tannins that offer fluid, suave, textural allure. Silky. Barrel sample.
95-96 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2011 Domaine Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Brilliant ruby. Black raspberry, lavender and white pepper on the expressive nose. Juicy and open-knit, offering lively red fruit flavors and a jolt of bracing acidity. Closes silky and sweet, with no obvious tannins and very good fruity persistence. This is already delicious.
90 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape offers gorgeous kirsch and strawberry-styled fruits to go with notions of spring flowers, licorice and rose petal. A perfumed, medium to full-bodied effort, it has loads of charm and class and will have a decade of overall longevity.
91 points
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #214 (Aug 2014)

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2015 Domaine Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape Deus-Ex-Machina

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Deeper, more masculine, graphite-laced and structured, the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Deux Ex Machina (60/40 Grenache and Mourvèdre) always shows a huge, meaty, roasted herb, kirsch and darker fruit profile. Like the other 2015s here, it shines for its purity, but this is a big, mouth-filling and unctuous beauty that’s both a hedonistic and intellectual turn on.
95-98 points
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #227 (Oct 2016)

Saturated ruby. A highly perfumed, complex bouquet displays dark berry compote, cherry pit and Indian spice aromas, along with notes of anise and dried lavender. Seamless and spicy on the palate, offering deeply concentrated, sweet blackberry and floral pastille flavors underscored by a spine of smoky minerality. Velvety tannins build slowly on the penetrating finish, which shows superb clarity and power and leaves behind sappy dark berry and allspice notes.
93-95 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

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2009 Domaine Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Bright ruby. Ripe black raspberry and cherry on the fragrant nose. Spicy and precise on entry, then deeper in the mid-palate, offering pliant red and dark berry preserves flavors and hints of peppery spices. Brighter and more lively than it showed last year, finishing with very good lift and silkiness. This is drinking well right now.
90 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

A spectacular showing, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape was firing on all cylinders at this tasting. As sexy and seamless as they come, with blackberry liqueur, kirsch, creamy licorice, orange peel and dried flower-like aromas and flavors, it hits the palate with a full-bodied, up-front, decadent style that just begs to be drunk. Drink this puppy while you wait on the 2010.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #214 (Aug 2014)

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2010 Domaine Clos Saint-Jean Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Deep ruby. Aromas and flavors of raspberry, bitter cherry, licorice and candied flowers. Becomes smokier with air and picks up a licorice nuance. Fleshy but lively, with strong finishing punch, lingering floral and spice notes and slow-building tannins.
91 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

More backwards and concentrated, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape has rocking mid-palate depth and length on the palate. Giving up ample dark fruit, kirsch, pepper, leather and big minerality, this beauty will see its 15th birthday in fine form.
93+ points
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #214 (Aug 2014)

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2009 Domaine Constant Duquesnoy Vinsobres Confidence

Vinsobres, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$36. 99
Bottle
$443.88 Dozen

Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2018-2019)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Cambie’s Roll Continues

It seems there are no limits to the energy and abilities of Rhone Ranger, Philippe Cambie. The man was proclaimed Oenologist of the Year 2010 by Robert Parker Jr, as a testimony to his performance as a consultant for many top names in the Southern Rhone and other parts of Europe, but also for his own projects (we have already featured - amongst others - the magnificent 'Halos de Jupiter' range, a partnership established with Michel Gassie to showcase the beauty of Grenache). Cambie’s influence continues in 2010 at Domaine Roche and Domaine Constant Duquesnoy. The growing season offered ideal conditions, in contrast with the sun-drenched 2009 vintage that tended towards extrovert, 'blockbuster' styles. The slightly cooler temperatures in 2010 made for a better balance with resulting wines displaying fresher aromatics, tight tannins and a better harmony between alcohol and acidity levels. Gerard Constant stepped out of his managerial career in 2004 to become a vigneron and fully immerse himself in his lifelong passion for all things vinous. Before making such a bold move, he carefully researched and identified regions and sites that would be best suited to respond to future challenges from a climate perspective. Of the sites identified, Constant and his wife Denise Duquesnoy, settled on an already well regarded estate , the Domaine Les Aussellons in Vinsobres, which Robert Parker already considered amongst the top three estates of the appellation. The wines of Vinsobres gained access to Cru status in 2006, elevated from 'Cotes du Rhone Villages Vinsobres' and even though the appellation does not enjoy as much fame as other Crus like Gigondas and Chateauneuf, it has long been known as a source of wines offering great value and pleasure. Since the inception of the new Domaine, Duquesnoy's approach aims for reduced yields, a means to finding the 'sweet spot ' in his terraced vineyards.

Confidence' is from the oldest vines of the estate (55 years) located on the higher part of the appellation (350 metres), being predominantly Syrah with a dash of Grenache for good measure. Maturation took place in "Pieces Bourguignonnes", (228 L barrels purchased from Domaine Denis Mortet in Gevrey-Chambertin) so that oak would not mark the wines too prominently and the fruit and pepperiness could still shine.

Re-tasted 29/09/2015:
Totally opaque inky black dark red colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Powerful aromas ripe black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice aromas are overlaid by hints of scorched earth and leather with pepper end notes. Rich and chewy the palate is filled with opulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours with a background of scorched earth, subtle leather and a peppery finish. Firm robust tannin structure provides an excellent framework. Long aftertaste of black raspberry, black cherry, liquorice, earthy leather and pepper.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15%

First Tasted (August 2012):
Totally opaque black purple colour with deep dark purple hue. The nose displays lifted scents of dark raspberry and dark cherry followed by some liquorice, earth and spice, but overall remains restrained compared to its sibling. Tightly packed, the palate delivers mouthfilling flavours of black raspberry and earth followed by a spicy, very peppery back palate. Dry chewy tannins provide a solid wall of support in this more masculine chiselled version of Vinsobres. Superb depth with long blackpeper, black raspberry, liquorice and spice aftertaste. At present this is a somewhat tightly bound, although very concentrated, effort that just needs time to show all its wares.
Cellar 5-6 years (2017-2018)
Alc 15.0%

Other reviews…
This impressively endowed, deep ruby/purple-hued effort exhibits copious notes of red and black fruits, garrigue, pepper, chocolate, crushed rocks and spring flowers. Rich and medium to full-bodied, it is ideal for drinking over the next 5-7 years.
90-92 Points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #191 (Oct 2010)

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2016 Domaine d'Ourea Gigondas

Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$59. 99
Bottle
$719.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Made from a blend of 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of black cherries overlaid by new leather and earth with some liquorice, dried meat and pepper end notes. Medium to full bodied, ripe black cherry and liquorice flavours show good richness over a back drop of black raspberries, scorched earth, herbs du Provence, leather and spicy pepper. Ripe chewy tannins with good freshness on the medium to long aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 Domaine D'Ourea Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry, black olive and liquorice are complimented by smoky earth, fresh provincial herbs and peppered meats. The vibrant medium bodied palate is filled with ripe dark cherry and liquorice fruits which are underpinned by black olive, scorched earth, dried meat and peppery herbs. Good freshness with refined yet solidly structured tannins leading into a deep savoury finish that’s quite Northern Rhone like.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Domaine de L’Espigouette Bel Air Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Based in Sablet, Domaine de l'Espigouette has been in the hands of the Latour family for four generations. Now run by Bernard Latour and sons, Latour’s grandfather was one of the first to plant Syrah in Vacqueyras in the 1960’s.
Pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Nosing offers up a mix of black raspberry and liquorice aromas infused with Provincial herbs, pepper and graphite like notes. Rich, plump black raspberry and liquorice fruits fill the mouth underscored by scorched earth, provincial herb and peppered meat elements. Chewy tannins provide a muscular feel. Excellent concentration and depth with a long deeply fruited yet robust finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2019 Domaine de la Bastide Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Lifted black raspberry and liquorice scents mix with subtle incense, earth and spiced herbs du Provence. Juicy black raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice flavours overlay a back drop of earthy incense like characters and peppered herbs. Fine grained tannins with good flesh and a medium length conclusion.
Cellar 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2019 Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine de la Janasse are one of the leading estates in Chateauneuf du Pape today, having been formed in the mid twentieth century by Aimé Sabon and named after the family farm “La Janasse” located in Courthézon. Over time Aimé has expanded their holdings from 15 hectares to now occupy 90 hectares of vines, including some of the finest parcels on the La Crau plateau. Today the domaine is run by siblings Isabelle and Christophe Sabon, each heavily involved in all aspects of production from vineyard to bottling.
Janasse Vieilles Vignes is their old vine cuvee sourced from four different yet complementary terroirs, planted in 1920 (40%), 1965 (40%), 1976 (10%), and 1993 (10%). The blend can alter slightly each year, with Grenache always the dominant player supported by lesser proportions of Mourvedre and Syrah.
Other Reviews....
Black cherries, blackberries and garrigue all appear on the nose of the dense, concentrated 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes. Yes, the wine boasts some formidable tannins, but they're ripe, and the fruit is vibrant and intense, with all of the ingredients for cellaring up to two decades. With time, it might even approach the performance of the 2009 (99 points) or 2010 (100). Drink 2025-2040.
98+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 06, 2022)
Lastly, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is another tour de force from this estate, who are clearly firing on all cylinders today. A blend of 85% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah that’s brought up in a mix of foudre and barrel, its deep purple hue is followed by a rich, powerful, full-bodied wine offering ample cassis and darker berry fruits, notes of ground pepper, cured meats, and scorched earth, ripe, building tannins, incredible balance, and a great finish. It’s going to flirt with perfection at maturity, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it still drinking brilliantly at age 30. Drink 2021 - 2049.
97+ points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2018 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Lieu-Dit Clavin Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$52. 99
Bottle
$635.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2021-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Since taking over the estate from his father in 1992, Jean-Paul Daumen has become one of the most talented and revered winemakers in all of France regularly producing some of the top wines of the vintage. Made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre and 5% other miscellaneous varieties, the Lieu-Dit Clavin vineyard is located 3 metres away from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation boundary.
Totally opaque black dark red colour with a bright dark red hue. Pronounced red to dark raspberry, red liquorice and wild cherry aromas mix with fresh herbs, a subtle meatiness and white pepper. Mid weighted a savoury combination of red to black raspberry, red liquorice and dark cherry fruits possess plenty of freshness over a back drop of herbs du Provence, subtle infusions of incense and peppered earth. Lighter and fresher than recent vintages it has a lively finish, polished tannins and a deliciously refined, almost elegant aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
The 2018 Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin is a beauty and certainly plays in the realm of a rock-solid Châteauneuf in this vintage. Revealing a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a beautiful bouquet of black cherries, black licorice, peppery garrigue, and a touch of earthy minerality, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a beautifully layered, seamless texture, no hard edges, and a great finish. It certainly has some classic Vielle Julienne character, and I would be thrilled to have bottles in the cellar. It’s going to evolve nicely for 10-12 years. Drink 2020 - 2032.
91 Points
JebDunnuck.com (June 2020)

75% Grenache, 10% cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Grenache Blanc. The Lieu-Dit Clavin vineyard is located 3 metres away from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation boundary. Average age of vines is 85 years.
Bright, juicy red fruits, mint and perfume, dried flowers. Fleshy and sillty, juicy nutty thing, raspberry and ironstone, fresh and packed with tannin and floral things on a long finish. Drink 2021-2028+
94+ points
Gary Walsh – The Wine Front

Highly perfumed, fragrant, floral and rose hip tea scents, kirsch and maraschino in the mix, some turned earth and undergrowth too. Satiny texture, good intensity of flavour and concentration, quite sweet fruited, almost a pinosity here but for the tension and drag of fine, lacy tannins. Structured, serious expression. Very good, complex, medium weight red.
94+ points
Mike Bennie – The Wine Front

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2015 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Reserve Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$399. 00
Bottle
$4788.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews….
Lastly, the 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve it unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. Offering incredible spice, violets, roasted meats, black licorice, cassis and incense, this full-bodied beauty is as ethereal and elegant as they come, yet packs huge amounts of intensity, depth, and length in its perfectly balanced personality. Possessing ultra-fine tannin, a layered mid-palate and a great finish, it’s surprisingly already accessible but will cruise for two decades given its balance and purity. I can’t think of another vintage from Jean-Paul that shows this style of elegance and finesse.
98 points
JebDunnuck.com

This is well-packed and intense, with a wide range of blueberry, blackberry, boysenberry and raspberry pâte de fruit notes laced with anise, black tea and singed mesquite details. Despite the density, this is remarkably refined, with graphite and chalky minerality deftly stitched throughout. Very long. Best from 2020 through 2045. 200 cases made.
97 points
Wine Spectator

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2016 Domaine De La Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Hauts-Lieux

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$215. 00
Bottle
$2580.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2029-2034)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

One of the undisputed stars from the sensational 2016 vintage.

Superb inky black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Intoxicating aromatics of black raspberries, liquorice and black cherries engulf the olfactory senses. Scorched earth, subtle incense, herbs du Provence, dried meats and blackpepper notes then ensue. Lush and power packed, the palate boasts off the chart levels of richness with black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours delivered with tremendous force and concentration. Flanking the fruit are complexing elements of scorched earth, black olives, provincial herbs, dried meats and a burst of blackpepper on the finish. A firm, robust tannin structure gives the back palate a grippy feel and definition. Riveting and sensationally long aftertaste saturated in an enormous volume of black fruits.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc. 15.5%

Other Reviews….
A true “wow” wine, the deep, concentrated 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hauts-Lieux (there's 20% Mourvèdre) offers awesome notes of blackcurrants, smoked meats, graphite, crushed rocks, and licorice. Extraordinarily concentrated, perfectly balanced, structured, and long, it's another sensational wine from this estate. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 15-20 after that. Drink 2022-2042.
99 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2017 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Lieu-Dit Clavin Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$49. 99
Bottle
$599.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Since taking over the estate from his father in 1992, Jean-Paul Daumen has become one of the most talented and revered winemakers in all of France regularly producing some of the top wines of the vintage. Made from a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre and 5% others, the Lieu-Dit Clavin vineyard is located 3 metres away from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation boundary.

Totally opaque dark red black colour with a bright dark purple hue. Enticing aromatics of black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries sail out of the glass trailed by scorched earth, herbs du Provence and spice. Boasting superb depth and concentration the palate is awash with opulent black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits which are backed by sturdy, slightly chewy tannins. The lavish fruit is complimented by elements of dried herbs, scorched earth, spicy dried meats and pepper. Finishes with some grip on the long, richly fruited aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
Moving to the 2017, and more structured and tannic, the 2017 Côtes Du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin reveals a deep purple color as well as classic notes of black licorice, blackcurrants, ground pepper, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, with plenty of tannins yet beautiful fruit, it needs 2-4 years of bottle age, but it’s beautiful stuff and I’d wager one of the best Côtes Du Rhône out there. Drink 2021-2031.
92+ points
JebDunnuck.com

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2016 Domaine De La Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Trois Sources

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$150. 00
Bottle
$1800.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2025-2027)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Impenetrable pitch black dark red colour with a deep dark red black hue. A heady mix of ripe black raspberry and black cherry aromatics soar out of the glass and are complexed by earthy leather and dried herb notes. Liquorice, dried meats and spice also chime in along the way. Incredibly rich, powerful and dense with monumental structure, lavish black fruits fill the mouth with decadence backed by firm ripe tannins which impart a chewy textural feel. Hugely concentrated flavours of black cherries and black raspberries are in the driver’s seat over seeing a back drop of liquorice, earthy leather characters, dried herbs, peppered meats and spice. Finishes with prodigious length.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Sources is straight-up sensational and isn’t far off the more expensive Reserve cuvée in style and quality. Huge notes of blackcurrants, black raspberries, crushed violets, licorice, and incredible minerality, as well as a smoking floral quality, all soar from the glass of this full-bodied, seamless, pure wine that readers should snatch up. With good acidity, awesome purity, and a great, great finish, it's an incredible wine any way you look at it. Drink it anytime over the coming two decades or more. Drink before 2038.
98 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2015 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Les Trois Sources Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$125. 00
Bottle
$1500.00 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas sit over a back drop of meaty characters, earthy incense like notes and pepper. Rich black raspberry and black cherry flavours engulf the mouth underpinned by liquorice, earth, meaty characters, traces of incense, provincial herbs and spicy leather. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with sturdy, firm like tannins providing plenty of structure. Long spicy black raspberry, earth, black cherry, liquorice, dried meats, leather and spicy herb aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Trois Source is flat out gorgeous and one of the 2015s readers should seek out. Black raspberries, black licorice, violets and loads of salty minerality all emerge from this seamless, ultra-fine beauty that has incredible purity and polish to its tannin. Full-bodied, concentrated and perfectly balanced, it's one of the most layered, interesting and enjoyable wines in the vintage.
95 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2016 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Lieu-Dit Clavin Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

‘The 2016 vintage was truly extraordinary for the Southern Rhône and is a vintage that readers should buy with abandon. This is the greatest young vintage from the Southern Rhône Valley I’ve ever tasted, both in terms of quality as well as consistency.’- Jeb Dunnuck

Since taking over the estate from his father in 1992, Jean-Paul Daumen has become one of the most talented and revered winemakers in all of France regularly producing some of the top wines of the vintage. We were so impressed with his 2016 Lieu-Dit Clavin Cotes du Rhone that we scored it a point higher than his 2015 Le Trois Sources Chateauneuf du Pape from an excellent vintage in its own right and at nearly 3 times the price.

A stellar Cotes Du Rhone that sits comfortably alongside its bigger Chateauneuf du Pape sibling.

Produced from a blend of 75% Grenache, 10% Cinsault, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre and 5% other miscellaneous varieties with an average vine age of 85 years old. Midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced aromas of ripe black raspberries, black cherries and liquorice ascend from the glass with an undercard of herbs du Provence, subtle earth and spice. Boasting fantastic purity of fruit the tremendously rich, concentrated and full bodied palate is saturated with ripe black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours. Opulent chewy mouthfeel with a sturdy, muscular underbelly finishing slightly firm. Adding nuance and complexity are elements of dried meats, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and spicy pepper. Ripe structural tannins sit well beneath the expansive fruit. Outstanding power and depth with a lengthy aftertaste of ripe black raspberries, black cherries, liquorice, dried meats, subtle scorched earth and spicy pepper. A brilliant Chateauneuf du Pape lookalike.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…
The 2016 Côtes du Rhône Lieu-Dit Clavin comes from vines right around the estate and is always a sensational wine. The 2016 offers notes of blackberries, ground herbs, licorice, and crushed violets. Medium to full-bodied and incredibly well balanced, with serious length, it's another winner. It's going to keep for two decades.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2017 Domaine de Montfin Rose

Corbieres, FRANCE
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2019)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Made from a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Cinsault. Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Light peach and citrus aromas mix with faint musk and stony notes. Showing more intensity than the nose along with a rounded mid palate feel, the palate is decorated with raspberry, ripe peach and musk flavours. Dry spicy finish with a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 14.5%

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2017 Domaine de Nizas Les Pierres Rose

Languedoc, FRANCE
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Produced from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre grapes. Translucent pale salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Spicy cherry and strawberry scents overlay wet stone and cranberry notes. Beautifully textured with a round, slippery feel in the mouth, the palate features flavours of cherries, raspberries and cranberries over a back drop of stony characters. Finishes spicy, savoury and very dry with a lick of fresh acidity. Aftertaste of cranberries, cherries, wet stone and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2013 Domaine de Nizas Rose

Languedoc, FRANCE
$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2015)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Made from a blend of Syrah, Grenache and mourvedre the nose displays aromas of spicy raspberries and strawberries intermixed with a hint of Turkish delight. The palate features a nice textural feel with flavours of ripe raspberry and strawberry followed by nuances of musk with a dry spicy finish. Aftertaste of spicy raspberries, strawberries and subtle musk.
Drink now.
Alc. 14%

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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.

Buy Chateauneuf du Pape online.

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.