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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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2020 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$21. 99
Bottle
$263.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2023-2027)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Escaravailles has been owned by the Férran family since the 1950’s. It consists of 65 hectares of vineyards, 40 of which are on the rocky, clay-limestone hillsides of Rasteau. Les Sablieres is a Grenache Syrah blend sourced from vines between 30-50 years old.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red fruit aromas of raspberry, cherry and liquorice are followed by some fresh herb, delicate earth and spicy pepper notes. Light to medium weight, delicious spicy red raspberry, cherry and red liquorice fruits overlay a subtle scorched earth and peppered fresh herb back drop. Juicy, energetic feel with lively acidity and polished tannins. Finishes with a red fruit laden aftertaste that’s infused with spice and pepper.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2019 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.
A Rich Blockbuster Rasteau.
A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah sourced from vines over 60 years old and 40 years old respectively. The Syrah component is aged in old 225 litre barrels whilst the Grenache is aged in concrete vats for a period of 15 months.
Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Elevated black raspberry and liquorice aromas infused with pepper are trailed by black cherry, scorched earth, dried herb and graphite notes. Rich and power packed, the palate is engulfed with succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which sit atop a scorched earth, subtle graphite, dried meat and peppered herb back drop. Robust yet opulent feel with a muscular tannin structure that is nonetheless well integrated. Outstanding torque with a long pepper laced pedal to the metal finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

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- 93
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2020 Domaine des Escaravailles Heritage 1924 Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2023-2029)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

This gorgeous 100% Grenache opens with a deep dark red black tinged colour and dark red hue. Wafting out of the glass are heady scents of black raspberries, liquorice and black cherries which are interwoven with dried meat, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Concentrated and powerful, waves of rich, super succulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits swamp every corner of the mouth. Infusions of provincial herbs, scorched earth, incense like characters and peppered meats lie underneath. Ripe chewy tannins lend some muscle to what is otherwise a lavish feel. Concludes very long and seductive.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%
Other Reviews…..
All Grenache from very old vines and the clay soils of the Les Fouquesses lieu-dit, the 2020 Rasteau Héritage 1924 reveals a vivid purple/ruby hue to go with perfumed aromatics of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, and flowery incense. It's medium to full-bodied, pure, balanced, and has a seamless mouthfeel. Raised all in concrete tank, this naked expression of Grenache is going to drink beautifully for a decade. Drink 2023-2033.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Hautes Granges Roaix

FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Magnificent depth of colour featuring a pitch black heart and a very deep black dark red hue. Enticing blackpepper, black cherry and subtle liquorice aromas morph into graphite, smoked meats and spicy dried herb notes. Rich, refined and powerful, the palate is flooded with black cherry, liquorice, black raspberry and blackberry fruits. Notions of dried meats, provincial herbs, subtle scorched earth and blackpepper also chime in on the back half. Ample freshness with polished yet muscular tannins. The long, deeply fruited aftertaste carrying a sense of elegance.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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Also terrific, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Roaix Les Hautes Granges checks in as 100% Syrah from the limestone soils of the Les Hautes Granges lieu-dit. It was destemmed and aged in 15% new barrels. Blackberries, ground pepper, violets, and a kiss of Northern Rhône gaminess all emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a rich, layered mouthfeel, some background oak, and a great finish. It has another 7-8 years, probably a decade, of life ahead of it. Drink 2022-2032.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- Nick's Import
2019 Domaine des Escaravailles Heritage 1924 Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. The nose is charged with black raspberry and liquorice aromas which are laced with fresh herb and white pepper. Hints of graphite and spicy black olive also chime in. The rich, concentrated palate is full in body but far from over the top. Delivered with prodigious power are black raspberry and liquorice fruits which are underpinned by a vibrant freshness and muscular tannin structure. Infusions of wild herbs, spice and white pepper flow onto the back half. Concludes with a long peppery aftertaste that combines juicy fruit with a sturdy feel.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%
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Lots of kirsch, blackberry, leather, and garrigue notes emerge from the 2019 Rasteau Heritage 1924, a 100% Grenache release that was all destemmed and brought up in concrete, seeing no wood whatsoever. This medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant, lightly textured beauty has terrific purity, light tannins, and outstanding length. It’s more elegant and seamless than some of the previous vintages, which brought a touch more power and opulence, but I suspect it will gain richness with another year in bottle and drink nicely for 5-7 years. Drink 2023-2030.
92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- Nick's Import
2019 Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne

Cairanne, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Renown Rhone critic Jeb Dunnuck is enthusiast about the 2019 Southern Rhone vintage, summing it up as follows:-
“…these are inkier colored, concentrated, full-bodied wines that stay surprisingly focused and lively on the palate. Despite the hot growing season, the wines hold onto impressive aromatics, with clean, pure fruit aromas and little in the way of over-ripeness. Tannins across the board appear to be ripe, the wines have plenty of mid-palate depth, as well as length, and I found few signs of over the top wines. Quality throughout the Southern Rhône Valley also appears to be high.
…. in short, 2019 appears to be a beautiful, possibly exceptional, vintage for the Southern Rhône….”
Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren is typically a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan that is aged in concrete vats for 9 months. The Grenache and Carignan vines are 60 years old whilst the Syrah comes from 30 year old vines.
Inky black heart with a deep dark red hue. Powerful black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry scents intoxicate the nostrils followed by some scorched earth, provincial herb and peppered dried meat notes. Rich pepper infused black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits are layered across the palate with plenty of intensity and weight. Ripe chewy tannins give the back half a muscular feel with some scorched earth, dried meat and herbs du Provence characters lying underneath. The long finish is both generous and robust.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%

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- Nick's Import
2019 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

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

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2022-2025)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Escaravailles has been owned by the Férran family since the 1950’s. It consists of 65 hectares of vineyards, 40 of which are on the rocky, clay-limestone hillsides of Rasteau. Les Sablieres is a Grenache Syrah blend sourced from vines between 30-50 years old.
Deep dark red black colour with a bright dark red hue. Dark cherry, plum and liquorice aromas intermingle with dried herbs and spicy earth. Rich dark cherry, dark raspberry and liquorice fruits show good flesh with notions of scorched earth, provincial herbs and pepper lying underneath. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins bring some structure to the juicy finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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- Nick's Import
2018 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.
Part of the success of Domaines Des Escaravailles is due to the input of French oenologist, Philippe Cambie. As well as acting as a consultant winemaker for other Southern Rhone estates like Domaine Grand Nicolet, Cambie also consults to many of the top wines in Chateauneuf du Pape, including Pegau and Vieux Donjon.

A rich, pleasure-bent Rasteau.

A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah sourced from vines over 60 years old and 40 years old respectively. The Syrah component is aged in 225 litre barrels whilst the Grenache is aged in concrete vats for a period of 12 months. Midnight black in colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Headlining the nose are elevated black raspberry and liquorice aromas followed by peppered meats, light scorched earth and provincial herb notes. Rich, concentrated black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits power across the opulent, large scale palate leaving in their wake a backdrop of meaty characters, scorched earth and peppered herbs. A sturdy tannin structure takes on a velvet like appearance beneath the wall of fruit. Long, slightly muscular yet overwhelmingly hedonistic finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15.5%

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- Nick's Import
2018 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

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

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Escaravailles has been owned by the Férran family since the 1950’s. It consists of 65 hectares of vineyards, 40 of which are on the rocky, clay-limestone hillsides of Rasteau. Les Sablieres is a Grenache Syrah blend sourced from vines between 30-50 years old.
Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Inviting aromas of dark cherry, raspberry and red liquorice mix with light earthy graphite and spicy dried herb notes. Light to mid weight with a gentle fleshy textural feel, flavours of dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice meld into subtle scorched earth and peppered herb characters. Smooth fine grained tannins with a touch of meatiness on the medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14%

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- 94
- Nick's Import
2018 Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne

Cairanne, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren is typically a blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan that is aged in concrete vats for 9 months. The Grenache and Carignan vines are 60 years old whilst the Syrah comes from 30 year old vines.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red hue. Filling the nostrils are pronounced scents of black cherry and liquorice followed by hints of dried meats, scorched earth and peppered herbs. Rich black raspberry and black cherry fruit swamps the palate with liquorice, scorched earth, meaty characters, infusions of herbs du Provence and pepper flowing onto the back half. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins counterpoint an otherwise fleshy mouthfeel. Nicely balanced with a long pepper infused aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15%

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- 91
- Nick's Import
2015 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2023-2025)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.

Part of the success of Domaines Des Escaravailles is due to the input of French oenologist, Philippe Cambie. As well as acting as a consultant winemaker for other Southern Rhone estates like Domaine Grand Nicolet, Cambie also consults to many of the top wines in Chateauneuf du Pape, including Pegau and Vieux Donjon.

A stunning Rasteau – rich, structured and peppery with a seemingly never ending finish.

Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright dark red purple hue. Peppered aromatics of ripe dark raspberries and liquorice are followed by some dried meats with more spice and pepper aspects as end notes. Medium to full bodied, rich and powerful with delicious juicy dark to black raspberry and liquorice flavours infused with blackpepper completely filling the mouth over a meaty crushed rock back drop. The spice and pepper carrying right through to the very long finish. A robust tannin structure and an enlivening freshness give the wine some grip and provide an excellent framework which bodes well for longer term cellaring. Long pepper infused conclusion of ripe dark to black cherries, meaty characters, crushed rock and spice.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 15%

Other Reviews….
Still in tank, the 2015 Rasteau la Ponce sports a deep ruby color as well as full-bodied richness, sweet tannin and notes of caramelized cherries, black raspberries and flowers. This cuvee is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, with the Grenache brought up in tank and the Syrah in barrel.
91-93 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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- Nick's Import
2017 Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne

Cairanne, FRANCE
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

A charming and beautifully balanced Rhone.

Very deep dark red black tinged colour with a bright dark red hue. Vibrant raspberry and dark cherry aromas emanate from the glass with hints of red liquorice, fresh herbs, a light meatiness and spice also present. Medium bodied and intensely flavoured yet light on its feet, delicious spicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry and liquorice flavours create a juicy feel. Earthy incense infusions, dried herbs and meaty pepper elements then kick in on the long fresh finish. Finely woven tannins are perfectly integrated with the fruit. Excellent drive with a long savoury aftertaste that will draw you in for more.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
Lots of black cherries, peppery herbs, garrigue, and violet notes emerge from the 2017 Cairanne Le Ventabren. Medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, fresh and elegant on the palate, it's another beautiful wine from this estate that’s well worth your time and money. The blend is 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Carignan that was brought up all in tank.
90-92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- 91
- Nick's Import
2012 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2018-2019)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark crimson red hue. The nose is a touch subdued with aromas of dark raspberry, dried herbs, some meaty earth like characters and spice slowly emerging. Light to medium weight and quite savoury the palate dishes up flavours of dark raspberries intermixed with spicy dried herbs and meaty characters. Very fine grained tannins with a medium to long aftertaste of spicy dark raspberries, some meatiness and spicy dried herbs. A lighter, savoury styled Cotes du Rhone that offers great drinkability.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14%

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- 94
- Nick's Import
2012 Domaine des Escaravailles Heritage 1924 Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

The quality of 2012 in the Southern Rhone has been confirmed beyond doubt. While volumes were down by up to 15% on 2011, the resulting wines show beautifully balanced fruit/acid/tannin profiles and generally moderate alcohols. Stylistically, comparisons are being made with the classic 2007 - more “Audrey Hepburn rather than Marilyn Monroe” as one commentator has described it. A vintage that's delighted vignerons, more importantly, it offers a bevy of bargains to consumers that will continue to reward for years to come.

In great vintages, this Domaine's 1924 old-vine, pure Grenache has earnt a reputation for rivalling the best of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. Near opaque dark purple red colour with black tinged edges and a purple crimson hue. Aromas of black raspberries and black cherries develop with hints of liquorice, pepper and hints of meatiness. Boasts a rich, succulently textured flavour profile of black raspberries, black cherries and liquorice with some underlying meaty characteristics repeating in the peppery finish. Solid, fine grained tannins provide grip and structure. Long black raspberry, liquorice and black pepper aftertaste. Really enjoyable now, but plenty of development ahead, this will only get better and better.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc 15%

Other Reviews….
One of my favorite producers, Domaine des Escaravailles covers 160 acres and is run by the talented proprietor Gilles Ferran, with consulting advice from Philippe Cambie. The wines are always well-made, have ample fruit and texture, and can represent incredible values in most vintages.

Also a serious, very high-quality effort, the single vineyard 2012 Rasteau Heritage 1924 is 100% Grenache (from vines planted in 1924) that was brought up in tank. Sporting a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadently textured profile, with massive mid-palate depth, this thrilling old vine cuvee stays beautifully focused and pure, with nothing out of place. Black cherry, blackberry, spice, licorice and big minerality are just some of the nuances here, and this beauty will drink well on release and over the following 7-8 years, if not longer.
92-94 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2015 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

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

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2017-2022)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Combining the freshness and richness of the outstanding 2015 vintage this generously flavoured entry level Cotes du Rhone is a total no brainer at this price.

Displays excellent depth of colour for an entry level Cotes du Rhone. Very deep dark purple black core with a bright purple crimson hue. Quite perfumed the nose displays freshly crushed dark raspberry and dark cherry aromatics overlaid by incense with following faint scorched earth and spice notes. Juicy dark raspberry and subtle liquorice flavours meld into some inky earth like characters with subtle incense infusions and a good dose of spice also present. Despite the light to medium body weight there’s ample richness and it’s surprisingly concentrated for its price. Good fresh acidity combines with slightly dryish but fine grained tannins. Finishes with an aftertaste of spicy dark raspberries, liquorice, subtle incense infusions and peppered inky earth characters.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc 14%

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- 89
- Nick's Import
2015 Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne

Cairanne, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

Cellar: 2 - 6 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark red black colour with a bright purple red hue. Fragrant dark raspberry and dark cherry aromas subtlety infused with dried herbs are followed by some liquorice with blackpepper end notes. Surprisingly concentrated and rich the medium bodied palate is bursting with succulent dark raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice flavours over a touch of meatiness on the back palate finishing with plenty of pepper and spice. The richness of fruit beautifully counterpointed by the vintages trademark freshness. Dryish finish with the lusciously textured fruit reigned in by a sturdy structure. Long aftertaste of spicy dark raspberries, liquorice, dried meats and blackpepper. If you can keep your hands off it this will be absolutely delicious drinking in 2-3 years time but will also easily cellar for 5-6 years.
Alc 14.5%

Other Reviews…
Coming from higher elevation parcels, the 2015 Cairanne la Ventabren is another terrific effort from winemaker Gilles Ferran. Made from 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan that’s brought up all in concrete, it’s loaded with notions of sweet cherries, roasted herbs, blackberries and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, supple and textured, with the elegance and freshness that’s the hallmark of the vintage, it should drink nicely for at least 7-8 years.
89-92 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2013 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Antimagnes Rose

FRANCE
$14. 99
Bottle
$179.88 Dozen

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2015-2016)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Was $14.99 Now $9.99

Translucent pale salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Aromas of cherry and raspberry are followed by some mild Turkish delight notes and faint spice. Light and dry with a rounded textural mouthfeel and crisp finish the palate features delicate flavours of cherries, musk and spice. Aftertaste of cherries, light musk and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc 12.5%

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- 95
- Nick's Import
2016 Domaine des Escaravailles Heritage 1924 Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Impenetrable pitch black core with a very deep dark red black hue. Sailing out of the glass are liqueured blackberry and black cherry aromas which intermix with earth, new leather, hints of aniseed, dried herbs and pepper. Dense, rich and chewy this is about as powerful and opulent as it gets. Voluptuous blackberry, ripe black cherry and aniseed flavours saturate the palate with a back drop of scorched earth, traces of leather and loads of blackpepper. There’s a sternness to the tannins which give the wine a ripe chewy feel and impart a bit of grip to the finish. Lengthy pepper infused conclusion of opulent black fruits, scorched earth and spicy leather.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 15.5%

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At the same quality level as the La Ponce, the Grenache-dominated 2016 Rasteau Héritage 1924 is more overtly powerful and full-bodied, with a flamboyant, deep, opulent profile that’s very much in the vintage. Blackberries, blueberries, crushed violets, garrigue and new saddle leather notes all emerge from this blockbuster that, despite its exuberance and richness, stays balanced, pure, and seamless. Don’t miss it.
95 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- 91
- Nick's Import
2016 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Antimagnes Cotes du Rhone

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

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah. Totally opaque dark purple black colour with a bright dark purple red hue. Elevated scents of black raspberries, liquorice and black cherries gently laced with fresh herbs are trailed by some meaty notes and peppered earth. Mid weight and totally delicious, rich black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry flavours infused with incense fill the mouth. Elements of smoky earth and dried meats also chime in with a burst of spicy pepper on the fresh finish. Juicy mouthfeel with slightly chewy but ripe tannins. Long pepper infused aftertaste of black raspberries, liquorice, black cherries, scorched earth, some meatiness and spice. A terrific Cotes du Rhone that delivers killer value.
Drink over the next 4-5 years
Alc. 14.5%

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A terrific value (at least in Europe, where I could actually find it), the 2016 Cotes du Rhone les Antimagnes is a 70-30 blend of Grenache and Syrah that sees no oak. It combines tarry notes, black olives and black cherries with a supple, full-bodied feel in the mouth and a long, plush, velvety finish. It's a no-brainer for drinking over the next few years. Drink 2018-2022.
91 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2012 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Hautes Granges

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

Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2020-2022)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

The quality of 2012 in the Southern Rhone has been confirmed beyond doubt. While volumes were down by up to 15% on 2011, the resulting wines show beautifully balanced fruit/acid/tannin profiles and generally moderate alcohols. Stylistically, comparisons are being made with the classic 2007 - more “Audrey Hepburn rather than Marilyn Monroe” as one commentator has described it. A vintage that's delighted vignerons, more importantly, it offers a bevy of bargains to consumers that will continue to reward for years to come.

Jean-Louis Ferran's grandson Gilles assumed control of this top notch Domaine in 1999 after working alongside his father for several vintages. Gilles works closely with his good friend and ubiquitous Southern Rhone consultant, Philippe Cambie. A 100% Syrah, the Haut Granges stands out from the outset with a magnificent colour - midnight black purple with a deep dark purple black tinged hue. The nose features liquorice and smoky clove over some black cherry, meat and spice notes. Full bodied and richly concentrated with explosive flavours of black cherries and liquorice overlaid by subtle clove; smoked meats in the background with nuances of black pepper present on the finish. Firm tannin structure provides the necessary support for this concentrated effort. Superb length with a long persistent aftertaste of black cherries, liquorice, smoked meats and spicy pepper. A richly textured Rhone delight that will cellar 6-8 years.
Alc 15%

Other Reviews….
A blend of all Syrah, the 2012 Roaix Hautes Granges shows that high-quality Syrah can come from the south. Cassis, blackcurrant, pepper, smoke and chocolaty oak all come together here, and this full-bodied, deep and rich 2012 stays remarkably fresh, lively and pure. It will evolve gracefully for a decade.
92-94 points
Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2016 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2018-2028)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.

Part of the success of Domaines Des Escaravailles is due to the input of French oenologist, Philippe Cambie. As well as acting as a consultant winemaker for other Southern Rhone estates like Domaine Grand Nicolet, Cambie also consults to many of the top wines in Chateauneuf du Pape, including Pegau and Vieux Donjon.

A blockbuster Rasteau from the Spectacular 2016 vintage

Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright dark red hue. Intense ripe black cherry and liquorice scents marry into black raspberry and scorched earth elements with dried meats and lots of pepper and spice also present. Exploding across the palate are rich, full bodied black raspberry, ripe black cherry and liquorice flavours all infused with blackpepper. Sitting underneath are complexing nuances of dried meats, scorched earth and spice. Opulent and inviting yet slightly grippy with ripe chewy tannins providing good definition. Beautifully balanced with magnificent power and a long driving finish of blackpepper, black cherries, black raspberries, liquorice, smoky earth and spicy dried meats. Going by the 2007 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau (another great vintage) which is still going strong, the 2016 vintage should comfortably cellar for up to 10 years…. If you can keep your hands off it for that long…
Alc. 15.5%
Date Tasted: 15/11/2018

Other Reviews…
One of the finest wines to date from this estate as well as from the appellation, the 2016 Rasteau La Ponce shows the exuberance and depth of the vintage, yet also has thrilling purity of fruit and perfect balance. Revealing a deep purple color as well as classic notes of blackberries, crushed rocks, graphite, and violets, it offers a full-bodied, ultra-pure, polished style on the palate that gains depth, richness and length with time in the glass. It’s a great, great Rasteau that readers should snatch up.
95 points
JebDunnuck.com

My favorite of the scarab beetle wines (that's the translation of Escaravailles) was the 2016 Rasteau la Ponce, a blend of Grenache (aged in concrete) and Syrah (aged in wood). Dried spices, cherries, and blueberries swirl together in outrageous harmony in this full-bodied, creamy-textured beauty that doesn't lack for richness or vibrancy. It should drink well for at least another 5-7 years. Drink 2018-2025.
93+ points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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2012 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2020-2021)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.

Part of the success of Domaines Des Escaravailles is due to the input of French oenologist, Philippe Cambie. As well as acting as a consultant winemaker for other Southern Rhone estates like Domaine Grand Nicolet, Cambie also consults to many of the top wines in Chateauneuf du Pape, including Pegau and Vieux Donjon.

Opaque black dark purple colour with a dark purple red hue. Pronounced aromas of black cherries, cloves, scorched earth, subtle incense and blackpepper. The palate has decidedly more weight and richness than the entry level Cotes du Rhones from 2012 featuring flavours of black raspberries, liquorice, spicy dried meats and cloves with a peppery overlay. Relatively elegant and structured for a La Ponce it finishes with solid, moderately chewy tannins. Long peppery black raspberry, liquorice, clove and dried meats aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

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2017 Domaine des Escaravailles La Ponce Rasteau

Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Rasteau's 880 hectares of vines are planted on marl and red and yellow clay soils over sandstone with rounded stones covering some sectors, which in heatwave vintages act like health insurance against hydric stress. By law, the Grenache component in the dry red blends must be 50% minimum, with Syrah and/or Mourvedre 20% minimum and other grape varieties of the appellation tolerated up to 20%. In 2010 the Rasteau AOC was created allowing the wines to be named after the village, dropping the Cotes-du-Rhone tag and joining the likes of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas at the pinnacle of the wine hierarchy in the Southern Rhone.

Part of the success of Domaines Des Escaravailles is due to the input of French oenologist, Philippe Cambie. As well as acting as a consultant winemaker for other Southern Rhone estates like Domaine Grand Nicolet, Cambie also consults to many of the top wines in Chateauneuf du Pape, including Pegau and Vieux Donjon.

This Rasteau-based estate is run by Gilles Ferran and is one of my go-to estates when looking for terrific wines that over-deliver. – Jeb Dunnuck.

Totally opaque dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Pronounced black raspberry and dark cherry aromas meet up with liquorice, infusions of fresh herbs, light incense and spicy pepper notes. Incredibly powerful and boasting more than an ample level of richness yet remaining remarkably fresh, the medium to full bodied palate is flooded with spicy black raspberry, liquorice and ripe cherry fruits. Some meatiness and infusions of incense ensue with explosive blackpepper characters on the finish. Well integrated yet structural tannins provide some muscle and chewiness to the otherwise opulent mouthfeel. Long penetrating aftertaste of dark to black fruits, liquorice, dried meats and spicy black pepper.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

Other Reviews….
The 2017 Rasteau la Ponce is an 80-20 blend of Grenache and Syrah, with the Syrah aged in oak. The result offers notes of blackberries and black cherries on the nose, plenty of weight and a creamy texture on the palate, and a long, lush finish. It's wonderfully ripe, without going over the top. Tasted twice (once blind), with generally consistent notes, although one bottle showed more chocolate-espresso notes and finished slightly harder than the other. Drink 2019-2025.
92 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Beautifully complex, with notes of lavender, bay leaf, orange peel, and spice, the 2017 Rasteau La Ponce is medium to full-bodied, has silky tannin, terrific purity, and a great finish. It's a year in, year out smoking value, and 2017 isn’t going to be an exception.
92-94 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2016 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

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

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2018-2022)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark red black colour with a vibrant purple red hue. Peppered ripe dark cherry and dark raspberry aromas are followed by liquorice, some meatiness and spicy dried herb notes. Juicy dark raspberry and dark cherry flavours fill the medium bodied palate which is underscored by red liquorice, light earth and spicy pepper. Finishes fresh with finely grained tannins. Good length with an aftertaste of spicy dark cherries, dark raspberries, red liquorice, infusions of dried herbs and pepper. Excellent entry level Cotes du Rhone.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2017 Domaine des Escaravailles Les Sablieres Cotes du Rhone

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

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2019-2023)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bright red hue. Fragrant red raspberry and ripe cherry aromas intermix with some liquorice, subtle earth, fresh provincial herbs and spice. Light to medium weight the palate is filled with juicy red raspberry and cherry flavours that show ample richness and good flesh. Nuances of red liquorice, infusions of fresh herbs and spice also present themselves on a finish that’s full of freshness. Velvet smooth tannins, good depth and a medium to long spiced raspberry, ripe cherry, subtle liquorice and fresh herb laced aftertaste. Delicious entry level Cotes du Rhone.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2016 Domaine des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne

Cairanne, FRANCE
Reduced from $24.99
$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2022-2023)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Composed of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Carignan, the wines of Cairanne have a fleshy generosity to the fruit which make them a joy to drink. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep bright dark red purple hue. Elevated black raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice scents meld into light incense, spicy earth and provincial herb notes. Rich, juicy and medium to full in body weight, the palate is decorated with black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which sit over a subtle scorched earth and spicy pepper back drop. Lively finish with polished tannins, excellent depth and a long spicy black raspberry, dark cherry, liquorice, dried herb and pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2019 Domaine des Tours Vin de Pays de Vaucluse

Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$77. 99
Bottle
$935.88 Dozen

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 Domaine du Grand Montmirail Gigondas Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$46. 99
Bottle
$563.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2019-2025)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre sourced from vines aged between 15 and 65 years old.

Totally opaque black dark red core with a deep dark red hue. Jumping out of the glass are black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry scents with subtle incense, scorched earth and provincial herb notes also evident. Rich black raspberry, ripe black cherry and liquorice flavours swamp the palate with exemplary power and opulence. Ensuing are earthy incense like characters, infusions of provincial herbs and spicy pepper. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins with a long seductive finish of lush black fruits, earthy incense characters, subtle dried herbs and spicy pepper.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
The finest wine ever from this estate is the 2016 Gigondas Vieilles Vignes, which is 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre that was destemmed and brought up in 30% new barrels. (The Grenache was brought up all in concrete.) It’s an incredibly gorgeous, full-bodied, powerful yet elegant Gigondas that has rocking notes of plums, black raspberries, kirsch, spice, and new saddle leather literally soaring from the glass. With ultra-fine tannins, a silky, seamless texture, no hard edges, and a great, great finish, it’s a wine to buy by the case.
95 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Ella Pre-Arrival Offer

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
Reduced from $2,650.00
$2299. 00
Bottle
$27588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Pre-arrival offer $2299 / arrival price $2650
An incredibly rare, one off bottling to commemorate Laurence Féraud's first grand-daughter Ella. As a selection of the best barrels that would normally go into their Cuvee Da Capo, only a tiny 900 bottles will be released to market.
Extremely Limited.
Other Reviews....
To commemorate the birth of her first grandchild, Laurence Feraud set aside three barriques to create the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Ella. The equivalent of two will be sold, with the rest remaining at the domaine. Intense cherries form the core of this wine, with subtle accents of suede, loam and caramel. Full-bodied and hugely concentrated, it comes across as just slightly more rounded than the Cuvée da Capo, with a seductive, velvety mouthfeel and a long, lingering finish. Drink 2025-2040.
98+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Oct 13, 2023)
Deep and muscular, the 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Ella is named after Laurence Férauds first grand-daughter Ella. It is a selection of three out of eleven barriques that were destined for the Cuvée Da Capo from the same vintage. The bottles are sealed with a pink wax capsule and Féraud tells me that the label will be equally playful. Checking in at 16.1% alcohol and made of 85% Grenache along with other permitted varieties, this wine is towering. It soars from the glass with pristine aromas of crushed violets, ripe raspberry and forest strawberry, blackcurrant, licorice, smoked herbs, figs, lavender, incense and white pepper. Full-bodied, layered and finishing remarkably long, it is the ultimate trophy wine for deep-pocketed collectors. Only 900 bottles produced. Drink 2028-2050.
98 points
Nicolas Greinacher - Vinous
A very perfumed nose of wild berries, black pepper, violets, thyme, nutmeg, bark and hints of spiced chocolate. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins. It is suave and very harmonious. Such a beautiful touch on the palate with silky yet intense volume. There is tension here with a bright core of juicy fruits, vibrant spices and minerality. Vitality with an etherealness, with a very long, funnelled finish that goes on and on with some cocoa powder texture to it. Best after 2025.
100 points
James Suckling
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2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

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

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2023-2033)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.
An exceptionally concentrated and powerful Chateauneuf du Pape from the legendary Domaine du Pegau.
Deep midnight black dark red core with a dark red hue. Engulfing the nostrils are intense dark to black raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry aromatics which are complimented by dried herb, scorched earth, peppered meat and leather notes. Rich, powerful and exceptionally concentrated, bold black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits explode across the full bodied palate which is framed by a sturdy tannin structure. Scorched earth, peppered herb, smoked meat and leather characters also chime in to lend further complexity. Opulent yet muscular in its feel, it finishes long, densely fruited and robust.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
I was even more impressed by the 2020 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée than the 2019. Boasting crazily complex floral scents, garrigue, raspberries and cherries, this is one incredibly perfumed example of Pegau. Medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant and long, this is quintessential Pegau. Drink 2022-2037.
96-98 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
The 2020 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is one of the strongest vintages for this wine in recent history. It is magnificent, soaring from the glass with pungent aromas of crème de cassis, ripe raspberry and strawberry, cured meat, tobacco, licorice, iodine and garrigue. Full-bodied, vibrant to the core and offering a multidimensional profile, this wine is really, really good. The Féraud family and the entire team deserve a round of applause for this sublime Cuvée Réservée, which will still be kicking ass 20 years from now. Drink 2027-2046.
96 points
Nicolas Greinacher – Vinous
A layered and well-balanced Chateauneuf-du-Pape with aromas of wild berries, dried herbs, leather, roasted meat and stones. It’s full-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Lots of layers and poise with a restrained character on the palate, despite the generous nature of the vintage. Complex and velvety with lots of cherry character and dried herbs towards the finish. Funnelled and structured with great focus and length. Better after 2025.
96 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2020 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Grapes for Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo come from the oldest on the property, most over 100 years of age. The blend today is approximately 70% Grenache, along with Syrah and Mourvedre, with the remainder from the various other red grapes that are allowed to be planted in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. As a tiny 500 case per year production, Cuvee da Capo is one of the most expensive and in demand wines in the entire Rhone appellation.
Other Reviews....
Two thousand twenty marks the eighth time that Laurence Féraud has chosen to vinify a Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Da Capo, which made its debut in the 1998 vintage. A vineyard selection from parcels in La Crau, Escondudes and Monpertuis, all harvested a little bit later than the grapes destined to go into the Cuvée Réservée, this year’s blend is 70% Grenache, 7% Syrah, 3% Mourvèdre and the rest split among other permitted varieties. Aged in foudre for two years and achieving 15.8% alcohol, it soars from the glass with expressive aromas of dried rose petals, slightly cooked red and black fruits, licorice, dried herbs, tobacco, cured meat and white pepper. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick wall, it will reward bottle age.
97 points
Nicolas Greinacher – Vinous
A complex nose of dark cherries, damson plums, dried spices, dried thyme, leather, some bark and undergrowth as well. Full body with great volume. Structured and balanced with a creamy core of berries and hints of dark chocolate. Fine texture with plenty of spicy character on the palate. It’s complex and savory with leather and profound aromas developing towards the finish. Still a bit firm at this stage with a brain-rattling finish that almost knocks you off your chair! Majority grenache (70%), 7% syrah, 3% mourvedre and 20% of the other 13 grapes. Better after 2026.
98 points
James Suckling
Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Da Capo is a bigger, richer wine, as well as a more youthful, focused, behemoth of a 2020. Powerful notes of ripe black cherries, darker currants, ground pepper, charcuterie, and flower incense are just some of the notions here, and it's full-bodied, with a concentrated, opulent mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't match the all-time greats of this estate, but it’s a more approachable, opulent, undeniable sexy, Provençal Da Cape that's impossible not to love.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2013 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Full-bodied, rich and still somewhat tannic but approachable, the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence features hints of mocha and leather layered over dark, plummy fruit, meaty, savory notes and a bit of dried herb. It's full-bodied and velvety, with lingering astringency on the finish. While it might smooth out a bit in time, I suspect it will always remain tannic, so pair it with grilled meats that will benefit from such a partner. Drink 2018 - 2035.
94 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Sep 2018)
A terrific expression from this domaine. Dark, earthy plums are swathed in mountain herbs and dark, stony minerals. The palate has a supple, suave core of fine tannins that thread flavors long through the finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com (July 2018)
A terrific wine in the vintage, the 2013 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence is the same blend as the Cuvée Réservée yet spent another year in barrel. It’s a medium to full-bodied, fresh, focused example of this cuvée that has classic garrigue, ground pepper, violets, and assorted darker fruits. It shows the cooler, more austere, focused style of the vintage, has a great texture, and is old-school magic all the way. It’s going to keep for two decades. Drink 2019 - 2039.
92 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)
Mature, with smoky tobacco, bay leaf, menthol and savory notes emerging from the core of gently steeped black currant and blackberry fruit. Streaks of charcoal and leather line the finish, adding texture and length. Drink now through 2030.
92 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator (Aug 2018)

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2019 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 10 Years (2022-2032)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.
Rich, chewy and complex.
Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Pronounced black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas laced with a mixture of blackpepper and scorched earth sail from the glass. Also evident are complexing notes of dried meat and subtle leather. Rich and full bodied the palate is layered with a powerful core of opulent black cherry and liquorice fruit. Imparting a muscular feel is a robust tannin structure with black raspberry, infusions of herbs du Provence, scorched earth, peppered dried meats and shades of new leather adding plenty of interest on the back half. Concludes very long, rich and rustic with a grippy feel.
Drink over the next 8-10 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews….
The 2019 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée looks set to rival the best examples of this bottling. Made up of approximately 80% Grenache, with 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and smaller amounts of other permitted varieties, it's impressively complex on the nose, with scents of black cherries, blackberries and black olives, plus mysterious wafts of violets and garrigue. Full-bodied, rich and concentrated, it finishes long and velvety, a sure-fire bet for cellaring. Drink 2025-2040.
95-97 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
This youthful Chateauneuf has a very complex nose of graphite, raw meat and lilies. With aeration the black-cherry note steadily grows in intensity. Bold, leathery and earthy palate with fine tannins that build steadily on at the extremely long and straight mineral finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2024.
95 points
JamesSuckling.com
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée showed better this go-round than last year and has a complex, more classic style in its garrigue, pepper, sweet spice, and assorted red and black fruits. Nicely textured and medium to full-bodied, with ripe tannins, it's going to be a classic expression of this cuvée that readers will love.
93-95 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Inspiration Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$2499. 00
Bottle
$29988.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Even though technology has invaded many wineries in the Rhone, Laurence Feraud and her father Paul, of Domaine Pegau have earned a reputation as 'Traditionalists'. The Cuvee Reservee is an illustration of just this stance. Hand harvest and hand sorting, no destemming and the different varietals of the cuvee co fermented together by indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks without temperature control.

Laurence Feraud's influence on the estate is increasingly palpable, however there is no doubt that Paul stays on as the inspiration for everything that happens in the vineyards and winery. All up, it makes for a winning father and daughter team that Chateauneuf fans can embrace.

In 2003, 2010 and 2016, Domaine Pegau also produced a special cuvee in magnum only, Pegau Inspiration. Produced from a selection of the best barrels from their estate vineyards, Pegau Inspiration also receives a longer aging period in wood. Each magnum of 2016 vintage is numbered from a tiny production of only 300 units, and is an incredible rarity.

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2018 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2021-2029)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Amply powered scents of black raspberry and liquorice are tied to scorched earth, dried herb, leather, spice and peppered meat notes. Striking black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice flavours are delivered with both weight and intensity as they morph into dried meat, scorched earth and peppered Provincial herb elements on the back half. Polished yet ripe and chewy, the tannins provide a sturdy structure. Excellent power, the long rich, black fruited conclusion complexed by earthy leather characters.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews….
Brilliant ruby. Smoky, mineral-tinged aromas of raspberry, cherry preserves, garrigue and exotic spices show excellent clarity and acquire a gamy nuance as the wine opens up. At once rich and energetic in character, offering well-concentrated red berry, bitter cherry and spicecake flavors and a sweetening touch of candied lavender. Shows fine definition and finishes gently, spicy and impressively long, with repeating florality and steadily building tannins. Drink 2025 - 2035.
95 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous

The 2018 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée is full-bodied but quite approachable and easy to drink, loaded with black cherries and plummy fruit and tinged with licorice. A blend of 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and 10% other permitted varieties, it finishes long and silky. Drink 2020-2030.
92-95 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

Grown on varied lieux-dits around the appellation on a mix of soils, this was fermented in concrete then aged for 24 months in foudre. All whole bunch, which is evidenced by the pleasantly stemmy aromatics. Very full-bodied and concentrated, savoury despite the oak, with bay leaf and thyme. Very tannic, quite hard on the palate in fact. It's well balanced despite the alcohol, thanks to its concentration and intensity. It's an outlying style due to its darkness, hardness and brooding character. It will be fantastic in time however. But wait. Drinking Window 2026 - 2037.
96 points
Decanter

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2012 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2020-2026)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Dense black dark red colour with a darker red tone to the hue. Earthy black cherry, dark raspberry and liquorice aromas are trailed by saddle leather, dried meats and peppered dried herb notes. Rich black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are overtaken by scorched earth, leather and spicy pepper characters on the back half. Opulent mouthfeel finishing slightly dryish with sturdy tannins imparting some firmness. Concludes with lingering tertiary characters of leather and earth over the black fruits.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews…..
Previously unreviewed by The Wine Advocate, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence is 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and the balance a mix of other authorized varieties. After approximately four years in foudre, it shows intense scents of leather, cherries, apricots and cocoa. It's full-bodied and supple, approachable now but capable of aging for up to two decades. It's a terrific example of this cuvée and how Grenache can benefit from extended élevage. Drink 2018-2035.
96 points
Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

I loved the 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Laurence, a serious wine from this solid, always charming vintage. Saddle leather, currants, garrigue, pepper, and ample spice notes flow to a full-bodied, opulent, concentrated wine that has terrific mid-palate depth. While it's relatively soft and forward on the attack, it has density as well as tannin. It's going to drink nicely for two decades.
96 points
JebDunnick.com

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2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other reviews….
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo (the first made since 2003) is a whopper! Slightly less potent alcohol-wise than the 1998 or 2003, Laurence Feraud compares it to the 2000. With just under 16% natural alcohol, it exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet kiss of charcoal, grilled steaks, beef blood, plums, blackberries, smoked herbs, kirsch, and black currants, fabulous concentration, enormous body, and a finish that lasts over a minute. There is a freshness and vibrancy because of the vintage’s crisp acid levels, and the wine should age well for 30+ years. It reminded me more of the 1998 at a similar stage than the 2000, but that’s splitting hairs given the quality level of this offering. Normally there are 500-600 cases produced, most of it being available through the grey market rather than through any authorized importers. Laurence told me the Capo will be bottled in February, 2010.
98-100 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$699. 00
Bottle
$8388.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Other reviews... Comprised of roughly 85% Grenache and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties, aged all in foudre, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo is sheer perfection in a glass. Wine doesn’t get any better. Incredibly rich and concentrated, yet ethereal and even graceful, it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry, licorice, spice-box, smoked meats and underbrush that continue to change and develop in the glass. Massive and decadent on the palate, yet again, with no weight and a seamless texture, this brilliant effort needs a handful of years in the cellar and will live to see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2016-2040.
100 points [tasted 2013] - Jebb Dunnuck, www.robertparker.com
This classic, benchmark estate for traditionally made wines is run by the talented, no-nonsense Laurence Feraud and her father Paul. While I struggle to think of a bad vintage here, 2010 certainly has to rank near the top of the heap and both the Cuvee Reservee and Cuvee da Capo are truly stunning, world-class efforts. 2011 is strong here as well, and should be consumed while you wait on the 2010s to come around. The 2012s are more in the style of the 2010s, with slightly more reserved aromatics, solid purity and beautifully fresh profiles. They too should be more accessible in their youth than the 2010s. A new development for this estate is the roughly 100+ new acres of Cotes du Rhone and Cotes du Rhone Villages that have been purchased just south of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, roughly 4 miles from the domaine. Formerly called Domaine de la Jouve, it lies just outside the town of Sorgues and borders the Rhone River on its western edge. Now called Chateau Pegau, the wines from here include a white Cotes du Rhone, the Cuvee Lone, a red Cotes du Rhone call Cuvee Maclure and a red Cotes du Rhone Villages called Cuvee Setier. Laurence’s negociant label is call Selection Laurence Feraud and consists of purchased grapes from throughout the Southern Rhone. They always show traditional characters and can represent solid values.

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2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$1500. 00
Bottle
$18000.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other reviews….
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee da Capo (the first made since 2003) is a whopper! Slightly less potent alcohol-wise than the 1998 or 2003, Laurence Feraud compares it to the 2000. With just under 16% natural alcohol, it exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet kiss of charcoal, grilled steaks, beef blood, plums, blackberries, smoked herbs, kirsch, and black currants, fabulous concentration, enormous body, and a finish that lasts over a minute. There is a freshness and vibrancy because of the vintage’s crisp acid levels, and the wine should age well for 30+ years. It reminded me more of the 1998 at a similar stage than the 2000, but that’s splitting hairs given the quality level of this offering. Normally there are 500-600 cases produced, most of it being available through the grey market rather than through any authorized importers. Laurence told me the Capo will be bottled in February, 2010.
98-100 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$119. 99
Bottle
$1439.88 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Even though technology has invaded many wineries in the Rhone, Laurence Feraud and her father Paul, of Domaine Pegau have earned a reputation as 'Traditionalists'. The Cuvee Reservee is an illustration of just this stance. Hand harvest and hand sorting, no destemming and the different varietals of the cuvee co fermented together by indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks without temperature control.

Laurence Feraud's influence on the estate is increasingly palpable, however there is no doubt that Paul stays on as the inspiration for everything that happens in the vineyards and winery. All up, it makes for a winning father and daughter team that Chateauneuf fans can embrace.

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.

Pitch black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Intense black raspberry and black cherry aromas merge into liquorice and a hint of new leather followed by herbs du Provence, scorched earth and pepper. Rich, dense and chewy, ripe black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits evolve into earthy leather, dried herb, smoked meat and spicy pepper back drop. Firm robust tannins provide some grip to the long complex finish.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée hits the standard assemblage: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and 10% "others." Still in cask at the time of my visit, it has expressive floral and garrigue notes, plus hints of star anise layered over a base of black cherries. Full-bodied, deep and rich, this looks like a vintage to set aside for a while, with at least 15 years of longevity ahead of it.
94-96 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

Deep shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed nose displays scents of ripe red and dark berries, candied lavender, licorice, smoked meat and white pepper, and a building mineral overtone adds vivacity. Juicy and deeply concentrated yet lively as well, offering alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that spread out and become livelier with aeration. Closes youthfully chewy, sweet and extremely long, with slow-building tannins adding shape and solid grip. There's no Cuvée Da Capo in 2017, incidentally.
93-94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

Not yet bottled, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée is a normal blend of 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, and the rest assorted varieties (not destemmed), brought up all in foudre and old barrels. It has classic Pégau notes of ground pepper, earth, meat, truffle, and blackcurrants as well as medium to full body, good density, building tannins, and a great finish. Laurence compared this vintage to 2005, but I think this 2017 has more density and flesh. It’s a beautiful, classic Pégau that reminds me a slightly toned down 2009.
94-96 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)

This is dark and winey, with a serious core of steeped fig, black currant and blackberry fruit that shows broad shoulders. A second wave of warm paving stone, bay leaf and tar strides in on the finish, resulting in a powerful swath of fruit and earth in the end. A bit of patience is needed here. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2023 through 2037.
95 points
Wine Spectator

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2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$750. 00
Bottle
$9000.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2020-2035)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Grapes for Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo come from the oldest on the property, most over 100 years of age. The blend today is approximately 70% Grenache, along with Syrah and Mourvedre, with the remainder from the various other red grapes that are allowed to be planted in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. As a tiny 500 case per year production, Cuvee da Capo is one of the most expensive and in demand wines in the entire Rhone appellation.
Dense black as night colour with a deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe black cherry, liquorice, blackberry and black raspberry scents waft through the olfactory senses complexed by elements of scorched earth, hints of new leather, dried herbs and peppered meats. The monster sized palate is epically rich and boasts an out of this world level of concentration with decadent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits completely saturating every corner of the mouth. A firm robust tannin structure imparts some chewiness to what is otherwise an opulent textural feel. Elements of scorched earth, dried herbs, infusions of incense, spicy dried meats and pepper chime in on the back half. Incredibly expansive and powerful with a finish that lingers on the palate for minutes.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews....
As impressive as the Cuvée Réservée is, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée da Capo brings an extra level of intensity. Turn that volume up to 11 or even 12. Waves of black cherries, plums and chocolate wash across the full-bodied, velvety palate, lingering nearly forever on the finish. As big and bold as it is, it remains breathtakingly elegant and fine. It should evolve gracefully through at least 2040. Drink 2022-2040.
99 points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
I was also able to taste the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Da Capo, which comes mostly from older vines in the La Crau lieu-dit and spends an additional year in a large foudre. The 2016 vintage was truly magical for the region, and this Cuvée Da Capo is unquestionably one of the finest vintages for this cuvée ever made, in the same league as, if not surpassing, the 1998, 2003, 2007, and 2010. Sensational notes of cured meats, crème de cassis, crushed violets, ground pepper, tapenade, truffle, and sweet herbes de Provence all soar from the glass and it hits the palate with a massive, full-bodied style that stays seamless, weightless, and as pure as they come. Traditional, classic Châteauneuf Du Pape doesn’t get better. I hate to be the guy who throws out the “best to date” line very often, but this is truly magical stuff. Drink 2023-2048.
100 points
JebDunnuck.com
Vivid ruby. Intensely perfumed dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice aromas are complemented by hints of game, exotic spices and candied lavender. Deep, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering densely packed raspberry, cola and floral pastille flavors and a strong suggestion of spicecake. Shows superb clarity and power on a ridiculously long, sappy finish that eventually leaves behind cherry liqueur and bitter chocolate notes.
97 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

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2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Da Capo Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$1499. 00
Bottle
$17988.00 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 15 Years (2020-2035)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Grapes for Domaine du Pegau Cuvee da Capo come from the oldest on the property, most over 100 years of age. The blend today is approximately 70% Grenache, along with Syrah and Mourvedre, with the remainder from the various other red grapes that are allowed to be planted in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation. As a tiny 500 case per year production, Cuvee da Capo is one of the most expensive and in demand wines in the entire Rhone appellation.
Dense black as night colour with a deep dark red black hue. Potent ripe black cherry, liquorice, blackberry and black raspberry scents waft through the olfactory senses complexed by elements of scorched earth, hints of new leather, dried herbs and peppered meats. The monster sized palate is epically rich and boasts an out of this world level of concentration with decadent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits completely saturating every corner of the mouth. A firm robust tannin structure imparts some chewiness to what is otherwise an opulent textural feel. Elements of scorched earth, dried herbs, infusions of incense, spicy dried meats and pepper chime in on the back half. Incredibly expansive and powerful with a finish that lingers on the palate for minutes.
Drink over the next 10-15 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews....
As impressive as the Cuvée Réservée is, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée da Capo brings an extra level of intensity. Turn that volume up to 11 or even 12. Waves of black cherries, plums and chocolate wash across the full-bodied, velvety palate, lingering nearly forever on the finish. As big and bold as it is, it remains breathtakingly elegant and fine. It should evolve gracefully through at least 2040. Drink 2022-2040.
99 points
Joe Czerwinski - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
I was also able to taste the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Da Capo, which comes mostly from older vines in the La Crau lieu-dit and spends an additional year in a large foudre. The 2016 vintage was truly magical for the region, and this Cuvée Da Capo is unquestionably one of the finest vintages for this cuvée ever made, in the same league as, if not surpassing, the 1998, 2003, 2007, and 2010. Sensational notes of cured meats, crème de cassis, crushed violets, ground pepper, tapenade, truffle, and sweet herbes de Provence all soar from the glass and it hits the palate with a massive, full-bodied style that stays seamless, weightless, and as pure as they come. Traditional, classic Châteauneuf Du Pape doesn’t get better. I hate to be the guy who throws out the “best to date” line very often, but this is truly magical stuff. Drink 2023-2048.
100 points
JebDunnuck.com
Vivid ruby. Intensely perfumed dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice aromas are complemented by hints of game, exotic spices and candied lavender. Deep, sweet and expansive on the palate, offering densely packed raspberry, cola and floral pastille flavors and a strong suggestion of spicecake. Shows superb clarity and power on a ridiculously long, sappy finish that eventually leaves behind cherry liqueur and bitter chocolate notes.
97 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

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2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve Magnum (1500ml)

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.

Other Reviews....
Every year that I've tried the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, I've liked it better than the year before, so I've gone ahead and peremptorily added the + sign to this year's rating. Black cherries and licorice pick up a hint of chocolate in this full-bodied, rich, velvety wine that should evolve nicely for at least 12-15 years.
95+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

Deep ruby. Assertive aromas of black raspberry, potpourri and spicecake pick up a bright mineral nuance and a hint of cured meat with air. Juicy and impressively concentrated, showing real energy and spicy lift to the sappy red berry, bitter cherry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors. Fine-grained tannins build on the finish, adding shape and grip to lingering, spice-accented raspberry liqueur, smoked meat and licorice flavors.
94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

Reminding me of a fresher version of the 2003, the 2016 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is another magical wine from Laurence Feraud that could come from nowhere else. I still remember tasting (and loving) this beauty from barrel. It doesn’t quite have the sheer over-the-top decadence of the 2003, but it does have more elegance, while not giving up an inch with regard to texture and opulence. Dark ruby/plum-hued with a monster display of Provençal goodness in its garrigue, lavender, violets, kirsch, plums, and Asian spices, this full-throttle, ripe, sexy Châteauneuf du Pape has silky tannins, flawless balance, and a heavenly texture. It’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and drink well for at least 20-25 years.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck (April 2020)

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2010 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee

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

Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2021-2023)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Even though technology has invaded many wineries in the Rhone, Laurence Feraud and her father Paul, of Domaine Pegau have earned a reputation as 'Traditionalists'. The Cuvee Reservee is an illustration of just this stance. Hand harvest with sorting, no destemming and the different varietals of the cuvee co fermented together by indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks without temperature control.

Laurence Feraud's influence on the estate is increasingly palpable, however there is no doubt that Paul stays as the inspiration for everything that happens in the vineyards and winery. All up, it makes for a winning father and daughter team that Chateauneuf fans can embrace.

Opaque black dark crimson red colour with deep dark crimson red hue. Possessing excellent intensity the nose presents an alluring bouquet of black raspberry, liquorice and lavender overlaid by some leathery characters finishing with some earth and spice end notes. Full bodied the palate is filled with rich black cherry and liquorice flavours with a smoky dried meats overlay followed by some leather and blackpepper on the back palate. Dry finish with a chewy mouthfeel and solid firmish tannin structure all in balance. Long black cherry, liquorice, smoky dried meats, leather and blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 8-10 years (2021-2023)
Alc 14.0%

Other Reviews….
The 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, which I tasted from several foudres, is essentially equivalent in quality, but it has not yet been bottled. If I understood Paul Feraud correctly, he tends to prefer the 2009, but says Laurence prefers the 2010. In any event, this is one of those “pick’em” dilemmas. The 2010 is a fabulous wine of exceptional intensity, tremendous flavor authority and full-bodied power. It is slightly more reserved than the more flamboyant 2009, but of course it is still in foudre. Very rich with lots of Provencal herb, smoky, meaty, kirsch, black currant and blackberry notes, it is a stunningly viscous, thick and rich effort with a slightly more vibrant finish. This magnificent Chateauneuf du Pape should age for three decades or more based on how well the 1989 and 1990 are maturing.
96-98+ points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

Intense, with the tarry, bittersweet cocoa–fueled grip of the vintage running through a well-endowed core of crushed plum, blackberry paste and braised fig. The muscular finish picks up notes of brick dust, pepper, warm chestnut leaf and smoldering charcoal. A throwback profile, with a hyperripe core of fruit—and it works. Best from 2015 through 2035.
97 points
Wine Spectator

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2009 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$130. 00
Bottle
$1560.00 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2017-2018)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Even though technology has invaded many wineries in the Rhone, Laurence Feraud and her father Paul, of Domaine Pegau have earned a reputation as "Traditionalists". The Cuvee Reservee is an illustration of just this stance. Hand harvest with sorting, no destemming and the different varietals of the cuvee co fermented together by indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks without temperature control.

Even though Laurence Feraud's influence on the estate is increasingly palpable, there is no doubt that Paul stays as the inspiration for everything that happens in the vineyards and winery. All up, it makes for a winning father and daughter team that Chateauneuf fans can embrace.

Opaque black dark crimson red colour with deep dark crimson red hue. The nose possesses outstanding intensity with perfumed aromas of dark raspberry intermixed with leather, a hint of liquorice, dried meats and spice. Rich opulent flavours of black raspberry and liquorice with an overlay of smoky dried meats followed by some leathery characters and spice on the back palate. Fine grained but firmly structured tannins. Excellent length with long black cherry, liquorice, smoked meats and spicy leather aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years (2017-2018).
Alc 14.0%

Other Reviews….
as compelling as I thought it would be after tasting it last year. A blend of 85% Grenache with the rest Syrah, Mourvedre and small dollops of the other authorized varietals, this wine tends to come from the estate’s holdings in the eastern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape. The opaque purple-colored 2009 exhibits magnificent, rich berry fruit intertwined with cedar, Christmas fruitcake, licorice, charcuterie, roasted meats, smoked duck, kirsch, blackberries and god knows what else. It is an amazingly complex, rich, full-throttle wine that reminds me somewhat of what the 1990 tasted like in 1994/1995. It is a magnificent Chateauneuf du Pape. If you are looking for the garrigue component, it’s also there.
98 points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #203 Oct 2012

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2016 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$160. 00
Bottle
$1920.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2030-2035)

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.
Dense inky black in colour with a very deep dark red black hue. Potent black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry aromas are complexed by elements of leather, scorched earth, dried herbs and blackpepper. Rich and concentrated on the palate with a muscular framework, opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits are underpinned by scorched earth, dried herbs, some meatiness, subtle leather and spicy pepper. Chewy mouthfeel with a firm robust tannin structure. Outstanding power with a long spicy, meaty aftertaste that has some grip to it.
Cellar 10-15 years.
Alc. 14%

Other Reviews....
Every year that I've tried the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée, I've liked it better than the year before, so I've gone ahead and peremptorily added the + sign to this year's rating. Black cherries and licorice pick up a hint of chocolate in this full-bodied, rich, velvety wine that should evolve nicely for at least 12-15 years.
95+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

Deep ruby. Assertive aromas of black raspberry, potpourri and spicecake pick up a bright mineral nuance and a hint of cured meat with air. Juicy and impressively concentrated, showing real energy and spicy lift to the sappy red berry, bitter cherry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors. Fine-grained tannins build on the finish, adding shape and grip to lingering, spice-accented raspberry liqueur, smoked meat and licorice flavors.
94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

Reminding me of a fresher version of the 2003, the 2016 Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Reservée is another magical wine from Laurence Feraud that could come from nowhere else. I still remember tasting (and loving) this beauty from barrel. It doesn’t quite have the sheer over-the-top decadence of the 2003, but it does have more elegance, while not giving up an inch with regard to texture and opulence. Dark ruby/plum-hued with a monster display of Provençal goodness in its garrigue, lavender, violets, kirsch, plums, and Asian spices, this full-throttle, ripe, sexy Châteauneuf du Pape has silky tannins, flawless balance, and a heavenly texture. It’s going to benefit from 2-4 years of bottle age and drink well for at least 20-25 years.
98 points
Jeb Dunnuck (April 2020)

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2005 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

The inimitable Feraud family, true guardians of the most traditional style of Provence and several Rhone appellations, is increasingly spearheaded by daughter Laurence, but her charismatic father, Paul, is always on the scene, with her mother, running the office. While Pegau’s expanding production should be carefully watched, the talent is certainly there. Forgetting the estate wines, there are three levels of quality and price, including a new Tetra Pak in a liter package that is quite good. There are also the Selection Laurence Feraud, a negociant line of wines, and a second negociant line-up sold under the moniker Feraud-Brunel, which Laurence oversees along with Andre Brunel. 2007 is an undeniably great vintage for the Feraud wines.
The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence appears to be the finest example of this wine since the 1998. Wonderfully rich, concentrated notes of roasted Provencal herbs, jammy black cherries, new saddle leather, and loamy soil are present in this stunningly rich, full-bodied wine. With excellent concentration, moderate tannin, and fabulous length as well as intensity, it should be released in 2009-2010, and will keep for 20-25 years.
95-97 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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2017 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve Magnum (1500ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE
$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

Even though technology has invaded many wineries in the Rhone, Laurence Feraud and her father Paul, of Domaine Pegau have earned a reputation as 'Traditionalists'. The Cuvee Reservee is an illustration of just this stance. Hand harvest and hand sorting, no destemming and the different varietals of the cuvee co fermented together by indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks without temperature control.

Laurence Feraud's influence on the estate is increasingly palpable, however there is no doubt that Paul stays on as the inspiration for everything that happens in the vineyards and winery. All up, it makes for a winning father and daughter team that Chateauneuf fans can embrace.

Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing an average of 24 months in old foudres.

Other Reviews....
The 2017 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Réservée hits the standard assemblage: 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and 10% "others." Still in cask at the time of my visit, it has expressive floral and garrigue notes, plus hints of star anise layered over a base of black cherries. Full-bodied, deep and rich, this looks like a vintage to set aside for a while, with at least 15 years of longevity ahead of it.
94-96 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

Deep shimmering ruby. A highly perfumed nose displays scents of ripe red and dark berries, candied lavender, licorice, smoked meat and white pepper, and a building mineral overtone adds vivacity. Juicy and deeply concentrated yet lively as well, offering alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry, spicecake and floral pastille flavors that spread out and become livelier with aeration. Closes youthfully chewy, sweet and extremely long, with slow-building tannins adding shape and solid grip. There's no Cuvée Da Capo in 2017, incidentally.
93-94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

Not yet bottled, the 2017 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Réservée is a normal blend of 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, and the rest assorted varieties (not destemmed), brought up all in foudre and old barrels. It has classic Pégau notes of ground pepper, earth, meat, truffle, and blackcurrants as well as medium to full body, good density, building tannins, and a great finish. Laurence compared this vintage to 2005, but I think this 2017 has more density and flesh. It’s a beautiful, classic Pégau that reminds me a slightly toned down 2009.
94-96 points
Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)

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Grenache: the workhorse of the Southern Rhone.

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

Rhone wine labels and the appellation system.

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

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

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

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