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  2015 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reserve

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2025-2026)

  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.

  Totally opaque dark red black colour with a deep dark red hue. Pronounced leathery top notes overlay black raspberries and liquorice with trailing black cherry, earth, dried meat and peppered herb scents. Showing much more fruit purity than the nose, the palate is engulfed with rich, opulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which evolve into scorched earth, peppered dried meats, dried herb and leather characters on the back half. Ripe chewy tannins provide a robust structure. Finishes long and concentrated with a lingering leather component.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

  Other Reviews....
  Now that it has been in bottle a while, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee is looking even better than I projected based on last year's prebottling sample. It's all violets, cherries, subtle allspice and clove and traditional garrigue notes of lavender and thyme. Full-bodied and rich, it's crazy complex, adding hints of tar and black olives on the long, silky finish. It should evolve beautifully over the next two decades.
  96 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Sept 2018)

  Vivid ruby. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes ripe raspberry, cherry and garrigue, while a suave floral element expands with air. Fleshy, seamless and broad on the palate, offering intense black raspberry and fruitcake flavors that are braced and lifted by a spine of juicy acidity. The floral note builds as the wine opens up and carries through the sweet, strikingly long finish, which leaves behind red fruit liqueur and licorice notes.
  93-95 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Mar 2017) 

  The 2015 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Réservée is a beautiful, classic wine from the Feraud family that offers powerful notes of blackcurrants, peppered meat, garrigue, and that classic Pégau spice that's hard to find outside of this iconic estate. Possessing a deep ruby/plum color, beautiful complexity, full-bodied richness, and firm tannin, it has closed up slightly since I tasted it from barrel and is going to need 6-12 months of bottle age to bounce back, but this is a concentrated, powerful vintage for this estate that reminds me a slightly improved 2005.
  96 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2018)

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  2014 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Laurence

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Domaine du Pegau Reserve is produced from 85% Grenache, 9% Syrah and 4% Mourvedre, Counoise and other varieties. While previously Cuvee Laurence was made from a specific barrel selection, today the wine is same blend as the Reserve except it has been aged in barrel for a longer period of time. The grapes are not destemmed, and the natural yeast fermentation is completed in traditional, cement vats before ageing in old, French oak barrels for an average of 40 months. According to Laurence Feraud, the wine is aged to approximate what might happen with Pegau Reserve after ten years of aging. On average, close to 650 cases are produced each vintage of Domaine du Pegau Cuvee Laurence.

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  In years in which there's no Cuvée da Capo, Feraud produces a Cuvée Laurence, which is similar to the Cuvée Reservée, but with extended aging (usually around four years) in foudre. The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Laurence is the current release, bottled at the end of November 2018, and it's a beauty, marrying leather and cherry notes in a full-bodied but silky, easy-drinking format. A blend of 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre and 10% other varieties, it should drink well for at least decade.
  94 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Aug 2019)

  Brilliant ruby-red. A complex, mineral-accented bouquet evokes raspberry and cherry preserves, incense and Moroccan spices, and a bright mineral flourish adds lift. Stains the palate with sappy, appealingly sweet red and blue fruit flavors complemented by suave floral and allspice notes. Shows real energy and spicy thrust on an extremely long, floral-driven finish framed by gentle, fine-grained tannins.
  93 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous (Dec 2019)

  The 2014 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Laurence is more upfront, forward, and charming, with voluptuous notes of garrigue, kirsch, blackberries, and flowers. It too is medium to full-bodied, has overflowing Provençal charm, light tannins, and an outstanding finish. It doesn’t have the concentration of the 2013, but it has more charm and upfront appeal. It should still age for 15-20 years.
  93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck (Aug 2019)

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  2012 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $140. 00

  Bottle

  $1680.00 Dozen

  Minimum 6 bottles

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2023-2025)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Excellent depth of colour displaying a totally opaque inky black dark red core with a deep very dark red hue. Expressive aromatics of incense and new leather with underlying earth, smoky dried meat, subtle liquorice, black cherry and spice scents. Deep, rich mouthfilling flavours of black cherries and liquorice are overlaid by nuances of new leather, smoky dried meats and light incense finishing earthy and spicy with a chewy texture. Slightly dryish, solidly built firm tannin structure helps contribute to the wines rustic feel. Fantastic length with a very long aftertaste of black cherry, liquorice, new leather, smoky dried meats, earth and spice.
  Cellar 8-10 years.
  Alc 14%
  

  Other Reviews….
  One of my favorite wines, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Réservée is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, it’s medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and has plenty of tannin that comes through on the finish. Similar in style to a lighter-weight 2010, drink this beauty anytime over the coming 12-15 years.
  94 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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• 2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $299. 99

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  $3599.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

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  The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, still aging in foudres, was tasted from different lots. The most promising wine made here since the 2003, it is a full-bodied effort revealing dense, concentrated fruit, and high tannins that still need to be resolved. It will require some bottle age to round into drinking shape. The color is a dense plum/purple, and the wine shows considerable licorice, lavender, roasted herb, and meat juice characteristics, as well as a texture of beef blood – no doubt attributable to the old vines from which it is made. The fruit dominates, and the wine is intense, rich, and full-bodied. It will undoubtedly need 3-4 years of bottle age after its release, and should last 20-25 years based on the fact that their older vintages (i.e., 1979, 1981, 1983, and 1985) are all still in terrific condition.
  94-96 points
  Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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• 2007 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 500ml

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

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  The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee, still aging in foudres, was tasted from different lots. The most promising wine made here since the 2003, it is a full-bodied effort revealing dense, concentrated fruit, and high tannins that still need to be resolved. It will require some bottle age to round into drinking shape. The color is a dense plum/purple, and the wine shows considerable licorice, lavender, roasted herb, and meat juice characteristics, as well as a texture of beef blood – no doubt attributable to the old vines from which it is made. The fruit dominates, and the wine is intense, rich, and full-bodied. It will undoubtedly need 3-4 years of bottle age after its release, and should last 20-25 years based on the fact that their older vintages (i.e., 1979, 1981, 1983, and 1985) are all still in terrific condition.
  94-96 points
  Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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  2008 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $89. 99

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  $1079.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2015-2016)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  Very deep dark red colour with deep dark brick red hue. The nose displays perfumed aromas of lavender, incense, black cherries, spice and leather. Medium to full bodied the palate displays good richness for a 2008 with flavours of black raspberry, dark cherry, liquorice and spice with some leathery overtones. Fine grained, slightly chalky but balanced tannins. Good length with medium to long aftertaste of dried herbs, black raspberry, leather and spice. This wine is more advanced in it’s development than the 2007 showing less of the voluptuous primary fruit flavours that characterise that vintage and more of the developed tertiary characters.
  Cellar 4-5 years (2015-2016).
  Alc 14.0%

  Other Reviews….
  The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee was about to be bottled at the time of my visit, and it will certainly be one of the better wines of the vintage. By the standards of Pegau, it is not a massive wine nor will it be terribly long-lived. However, this estate has an incredible track record in off years, so I would not be surprised to see this wine exceeding readers’ expectations in 10-12 years. Tasting through the three remaining lots that will be blended together, I rated them between 89 and 92. That makes it one of the better wines of the vintage. Medium to full-bodied, chewy and very evolved, the wine exhibits lots of earth, lavender and foresty/mossy notes intermixed with kirsch, peppery black currants and Christmas fruitcake spices. It should drink nicely for 10-12+ years. Laurence calls it a very “traditional” style that she believes will be as good as their 2006.
  89-91 points
  Robert Parker- The Wine Advocate

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  2019 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau is a hugely successful vintage, marked by scents of sun-warmed stones, garrigue, black cherries and black olives. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it finishes with tremendous length and softly dusty tannins, which should help ensure a long, positive evolution. Drink 2023 - 2040.
  96+ points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)

  Saturated ruby. Deep-pitched red/blue fruit liqueur aromas pick up suggestions of licorice, pipe tobacco and pungent flowers and herbs with air. In a lush, weighty style, offering expansive black raspberry, cherry cola, singed plum and fruitcake flavors sharpened by a jolt of spiciness on the back half. For all this wine's richness, it's energetic as well, showing solid, spice- and floral-driven persistence on the finish, which is framed by velvety, even tannins. Drink 2026-2036.
  95 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous

  If anyone tells you that Châteauneuf is just a big red that’s never elegant, then they need to taste this masterpiece of elegance. So many spicy and savory nuances on the very concentrated but almost perfectly proportioned palate. This is both joyful and serious at the very long, focused finish. Decades of aging potential! Drink or hold.
  97 points
  James Suckling

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• 1995 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  The 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape offers the essence of black fruits. A blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, and 5% miscellaneous grapes, the 1995 is undoubtedly the finest wine this estate has produced since the renowned 1978. The wine possesses a roasted herb, meaty character accompanied by a lavish display of jammy black fruits, as well as superb concentration, admirable fat and density, adequate acidity, and a lusty, full-bodied finish with some tannin. Already delicious, it will keep for another 15+ years. It is one of the top wines of the 1995 vintage.
  93 points
  Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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  2016 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $180. 00

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  $2160.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2029-2034)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Opaque dark red core with black tinged edges and a bright dark red hue. Potent fresh dark to black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas show a hedonistic intensity with scorched earth, meaty characters, spicy aromatic herbs and pepper ensuing. Rich, very concentrated and opulent yet possessing a dazzling freshness and great elegance, the palate is hit with a tsunami of black raspberry, dark to black cherry and liquorice flavours with wave upon wave cascading across the mouth. Outstanding purity of fruit with elements of scorched earth, incense, dried herbs, some meatiness and spicy pepper all chiming in to add complexity. Vibrant, perfectly balanced acidity and robust, muscular tannins augur well for long term cellaring. Tremendous power and drive with a stratospherically long finish.
  Cellar 10-15 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews....
  Undoubtedly one of the top vintages of this wine, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau features classy notes of crushed stones and black tea to go along with ripe raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied yet silky, there's more power and richness in La Crau than in Piedlong, yet there's commensurate elegance and finesse. The wine grows in intensity on the finish without ever seeming heavy or overripe, instead offering hints of tea and licorice.
  96 points
  Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate #238 (Sep 2018)

  Lurid ruby-red. Potent, mineral-accented Chambord, cherry compote and licorice aromas are complicated by suave lavender and Asian spice qualities. Seamless, round and alluringly sweet, offering lush red and blue fruit preserve and floral pastille flavors and a hint of five-spice powder. Finishes sappy, sweet and extremely long, featuring velvety tannins and resonating florality.
  93-95 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous

  Impressive, complex array of wild cherries, raspberries, garrigue herbs, lightly spiced pastry and stony, chalky minerals. Super-fresh florals. The palate has superb texture, roundness, completeness, depth and detail. Powerful yet elegant with powdery tannins and essence-like red fruit. Super-fleshy, supple and dense core, then strong at the edges. Layer upon layer peels away on the finish. Resounding finesse and equilibrium, showing the full potential of the plateau La Crau. Drink or hold.
  98 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  Bottled just last week, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape offers a classic, gorgeous bouquet of black raspberries, currants, violets, salty minerality, nori (seaweed wrapper) and licorice. Full-bodied, pure, incredibly elegant, with fine tannin, and a huge finish, this is classic Vieux Télégraphe all the way that has the balance to drink now.
  97 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  2015 Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $165. 00

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  $1980.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 8 - 10 Years (2026-2028)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a bricky red hue. Intense black raspberry and ripe dark cherry aromas intermix with hints of Morello cherries and liquorice over a backdrop of earthy incense like characters, vanillin cedar and spicy dried herbs. Rich, very concentrated and possessing a solid backbone the palate is flooded with mouthfilling flavours of black raspberries, dark and Morello cherries, as well as liquorice. Underpinning the fruit is vanillin cedar, earthy incense infusions, dried herbs and spicy pepper. Opulent yet chewy mouthfeel with muscular tannins backed by good acidity providing the framework. Outstanding power and depth with a long lingering aftertaste of spicy black raspberries, dark and Morello cherries, liquorice, earthy incense infusions, vanillin cedar and pepper.
  Cellar 8-10 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  A wine with playful, attractive character. An array of red, blue and purple fruits. Gently spicy, chalky and fragrant, it has a very supple, fleshy and layered palate with a web of fine, smooth and supple tannins. Extremely elegant and composed. A long draw on the finish. Great depth and drive. This will live super long. Try after 2020.
  96 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  This has a lovely, perfumy mix of savory, mint, tobacco, blood orange, cherry and bergamot notes all mixed together, carried by silky but ample structure before ending with a long, mineral- and shiso leaf-infused finish. Finely beaded acidity lets everything hang wonderfully. This should expand and cruise in the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2035.
  95 points
  Wine Spectator

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  2011 Domaine Fond Croze Romanaise Cotes du Rhone Villages

  Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $17. 99

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  $215.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2017-2018)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black purple colour with deep dark crimson purple hue. Nosing reveals black raspberry top notes followed by some black cherry, liquorice, subtle dried meats and spice. Possessing plenty of richness the palate features mouthfilling flavours of black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice with some incense infusions and dried meats on the back palate followed by a long peppery finish. Slightly chewy with solid but fine grained tannins. Long aftertaste of black raspberry, liquorice, incense infusions and peppery dried meats.
  Cellar 3-4 years (2017-2018).
  Alc 14.5%

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  2021 Domaine Font de Courtedune Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $32. 99

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  $395.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Dark red core with black shaded edges and a vibrant red hue. Nosing offers up aromas of red raspberries and red cherries followed by some red liquorice, fresh herbs, earthy incense like notes and pepper. Quite light in body and fresh, the palate features red raspberry and red liquorice fruits over infusions of provincial herbs, earth and pepper. Bright acidity and slightly chewy tannins with an elegant lively red fruited finish.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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• 2007 Domaine Font de Michelle Elegance de Jeanne Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 16%

  70% Grenache - from 50 year old vines - with 10% each of Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Unusually the Syrah is fermented using a method approaching that of carbonic maceration, with whole, lightly crushed grapes passed into vats filled with carbon dioxide. The wine sees malolactic, and between six and nine months en foudre, before bottling.

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  Deep red. Highly expressive aromas of red berries, smoky herbs, Asian spices and minerals. Smooth and silky, with sweet raspberry and kirsch flavors and no obvious tannins. A seductive, juicy wine that finishes with excellent breadth and precision. I suspect this will be alluring on release.
  90-93 points
  Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 09
  14.5%

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  2016 Domaine Gallety Valle du Rhone Cuvee Speciale

  Cotes du Vivarais, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $49. 99

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  $599.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  A blend of 50% Syrah and 50% Grenache sourced from vines 40-45 years old and aged in oak barrels for 14-15 months. Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Hailing from the glass are intensely perfumed like aromatics of black raspberries infused with Provincial herbs followed by hints of liquorice, incense and spice. Medium bodied with a feeling of freshness the palate features bright black raspberry, dark cherry and liquorice fruits over a back drop of scorched earth, infusions of incense and peppered herbs. Vibrant fresh acidity and fine grained tannins with a lively mid length aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2017 Domaine Garon La Part des Vivants Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $37. 99

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  $455.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2022-2023)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Totally opaque black dark red core with a bright dark red hue. Nosing sees aromas of fresh blackberry and liquorice team up with hints of blueberries, incense, subtle scorched earth, fragrant herbs and spice. Medium weight, juicy and vibrant, the palate is blessed with succulent dark raspberry, blackberry and liquorice fruit which is underpinned by scorched earth, infusions of incense and herbs, finishing with some spicy pepper characters. Slightly chewy tannins, bright youthful acidity and a medium to long aftertaste.
  Cellar 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2019 Domaine Grand Nicolet Vieilles Vignes Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $32. 99

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  $395.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  The first hectare of vines was planted on the Domaine Grand Nicolet property in 1875. The winery was established in 1926 and further plantings of Grenache and Carignan were made, replacing cereal crops. The present owner, Jean Pierre Bertrand purchased the Estate in 1999 which has now expanded to 70 acres of vines.
  A blend of 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah & 15% Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years with some of the Grenache vines more than 90 years old. A portion of the Syrah is aged in 2-3 year old barrels for 12 months with the balance matured in concrete tank vats for 18 months.

  A rich, large scaled Rasteau loaded with dense black fruit framed by muscular tannins.

  Dense pitch black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Filling the nostrils are heady scents of black raspberry and liquorice with some black cherry, scorched earth, dried meat, herbs du Provence and blackpepper notes also evident. The rich, large scaled palate is a concentrate of black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits framed by a stern tannin structure. Notions of scorched earth, dried herbs and peppered meats lie underneath. Dense and opulent yet grippy and muscular in its feel it boasts fantastic power. Finishes with surprising freshness and a long, robust blackpepper infused aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews…..
  The only 2019 presented, the 2019 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes checks in as 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 15% Mourvèdre that was 80% destemmed and brought up mostly in concrete tank. This beauty is well worth seeking out and has classic Rasteau dark, meaty fruits as well as roasted herbs, leather, and pepper notes. Showing more freshness and floral notes with time in the glass, it’s full-bodied, has ripe tannins, and outstanding length.
  91-93 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2012 Domaine Grand Nicolet Vieilles Vignes Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $19. 99

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  $239.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2020-2021)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  The first hectare of vines was planted on the Domaine Grand Nicolet property in 1875. The winery was established in 1926 and further plantings of Grenache and Carignan were made, replacing cereal crops. The present owner, Jean Pierre Bertrand purchased the Estate in 1999 which has now expanded to 20 hectares (50 acres) of vines. Rhone super star Philippe Cambie acts as consultant. The 2012 'Vielles Vignes' is a cuvee of 60% Grenache (sourced from 60 year old vines) and 40% Syrah (sourced from 30 year old vines). Only the Syrah component was matured in barrel so preserving the purity & freshness of the Grenache fruit.

  Classic Rasteau…’ – Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  Totally opaque black dark crimson red colour with a dark crimson red hue. Nosing reveals aromas of dried herbs and black cherries followed by a faint hint of liquorice, meaty characters and spicy pepper. Full bodied with a rich chewy mouthfeel the palate features flavours of black cherries intermixed with black raspberries and liquorice followed by some meaty characters with a peppery back palate. Solid robust tannins impart some grip on the structured finish. Long aftertaste of peppered black cherries, black raspberries, liquorice and dried meats.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 15%

  Other Reviews….
  Run by Jean-Pierre Bertrand, with consulting help from Philippe Cambie, this top-notch estate covers over 70 acres, mostly in Rasteau.

  The 2012s here are loaded with potential. Starting out, the 2012 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes is 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, with the Grenache aged all in concrete and the Syrah in 2-year-old barrels. Full-bodied, rich and beautifully proportioned, with sweet, silky tannin and rocking length, it gives up copious cassis, currants, graphite, crushed rock and licorice aromas and flavors. Classic Rasteau, it’s well worth seeking out and should shine for upward of a decade. Drink 2014-2022.
  91-93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2015 Domaine Grand Nicolet Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $14. 99

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  $179.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 2 - 5 Years (2020-2023)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  The first hectare of vines was planted on the Domaine Grand Nicolet property in 1875. The winery was established in 1926 and further plantings of Grenache and Carignan were made, replacing cereal crops. The present owner, Jean Pierre Bertrand purchased the Estate in 1999 which has now expanded to 20 hectares (50 acres) of vines. Rhone super star Philippe Cambie acts as consultant.

  The Cotes du Rhone blend is produced from predominately Grenache and Syrah with some smaller amounts of Carignan and Cinsault also included. Aged in concrete vats for 6-8 months. Excellent colour for an entry level Cotes du Rhone. Opaque dark red black core with a dark red hue. Nosing offers up a mix of raspberries and cherries infused with dried herbs followed by some light spicy scorched earth and pepper notes. Possessing good medium body weight and generosity, flavours of juicy black raspberries and liquorice combine over spicy dried herb infusions and a touch of earth with a peppery finish. Quite robust in its mouthfeel with slightly dryish, sturdily built tannins providing some structure and a bit of grip. Very spicy aftertaste of black raspberries, liquorice, scorched earth and pepper.
  Cellar 2-3 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2011 Domaine Grand Nicolet Cotes du Rhone

  FRANCE

  $14. 99

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  $179.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2014-2018)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  ‘A fantastic entry level Cotes du Rhone that delivers impressive everyday drinking.’

  The first hectare of vines was planted on the Domaine Grand Nicolet property in 1875. The winery was established in 1926 and further plantings of Grenache and Carignan were made, replacing cereal crops. The present owner, Jean Pierre Bertrand purchased the Estate in 1999 which has now expanded to 20 hectares (50 acres) of vines. Rhone super star Philippe Cambie acts as consultant.

  Great Value!

  Opaque black dark red colour with deep dark red hue. The nose exhibits ripe black raspberry and liquorice aromas over a background of incense and spice. Medium to full bodied the palate has generous almost succulent flavours of black raspberry and liquorice followed by some incense infusions and blackpepper. Fine grained balanced tannins impart some chewiness on the finish. Long liquorice, black raspberry and spicy blackpepper aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years (2017-2018).
  Alc 14.0%

  Other Reviews…
  A knockout Cotes du Rhone that does everything right, Bertrand’s 2011 Cotes du Rhone is comprised of 70% Grenache and equal parts Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignan. Aged 14 months in concrete tank, it offers up a terrific bouquet of ripe red and blackcurrants, saddle leather, spice-box and licorice to go with a full-bodied, voluptuous and textured feel on the palate. Buy this beauty by the case and enjoy it over the coming 2-4 years. Drink now-2017. Run by Jean-Pierre Bertrand, with consulting help from Philippe Cambie, this top-notch estate covers over 70 acres, mostly in Rasteau.
  91
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2014 Domaine Grand Nicolet Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $16. 99

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  $203.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 3 - 4 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  “….another go-to estate that fashions terrific wines year in, year out.” – Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate

  Very deep opaque dark purple colour with a bright dark purple hue. Nosing conjurs up aromas of black raspberries and liquorice followed by some smoky incense like characters with light pepper end notes. Possessing good weight and richness the palate sports generous flavours of dark raspberries, black cherries and liquorice over peppered dried meats and spice. Slightly chewy mouthfeel, particularly towards the finish. Good structured tannins with an aftertaste of black cherries, dark raspberries, liquorice and peppered meats. A little tight at present this should open up nicely over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc 14%

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  2015 Domaine Grand Nicolet Vieilles Vignes Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

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  $299.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  A Grenache Syrah blend sourced from vines with an average age of 70 years. A portion of the Syrah is aged in 2-3 year old barrels for 12 months with the balance matured in concrete tank vats for 18 months.

  Spectacular inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Wonderfully aromatic with black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry scents melding into a combination of scorched earth, spicy herbs and pepper. Rich, structured and peppery, the full bodied the palate is amply concentrated with succulent flavours of black raspberries and black cherries swamping the palate over liquorice, scorched earth infusions, dried herbs and pepper. Chewy mouthfeel with robust, firmly built tannins imparting some grip. Long peppery aftertaste of ripe black cherries, black raspberries, liquorice and subtle scorched earth. A powerful, pepper infused Rasteau.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews….
  Another blockbuster is the 2015 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes, which is based on 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. It sees a long maceration followed by aging in concrete tanks (there’s 10% of the Syrah aged in two-year-old barrels). Its deep purple color is followed by a full-bodied, mouth-filling, beautifully layered Rasteau that’s loaded with notions of blackberry jam, blackcurrants, licorice and black cherries. There’s some obvious minerality on the finish, and this beauty will benefit from short term cellaring and keep for a decade.
  90-93 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2013 Domaine Grand Nicolet Vieilles Vignes Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $25. 99

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  $311.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2021-2022)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  The first hectare of vines was planted on the Domaine Grand Nicolet property in 1875. The winery was established in 1926 and further plantings of Grenache and Carignan were made, replacing cereal crops. The present owner, Jean Pierre Bertrand purchased the Estate in 1999 which has now expanded to 20 hectares (50 acres) of vines. Rhone super star Philippe Cambie acts as consultant. The 2013 is a blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 45 years old.

  A Rich, peppery Rasteau with plenty of grip and structure.

  Totally opaque black dark red colour with a deep dark red hue. Elevated aromatics of black cherry, liquorice and more subtle black raspberry notes overlay scorched earth and meaty leather like nuances with blackpepper end notes. Full, rich and chewy the palate is filled with black cherry and liquorice flavours followed by some black raspberry, earthy leather, scorched characters and blackpepper. Good grippy back palate with a robust muscular tannin structure firming up the finish and providing an excellent framework. Long aftertaste of peppery black cherry, liquorice and earthy dried meat characters.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc 15%

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  2015 Domaine Grand Nicolet Les Esqueyrons Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

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  $359.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2023-2024)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  A rich, blockbuster Rasteau loaded with black fruit and pepper within a chewy, structured mouthfeel.

  The ‘Les Esqueyrons’ is only produced in good vintages and comes from two single vineyards in the “lieu-dit” Les Esqueyrons. It is a blend of 80 year old vine Grenache and 60 year old vine Syrah with the Syrah component aged in one year old barrels for 12 months and the Grenache aged in concrete vats for 18 months.

  Superb colour displaying an impenetrable inky black core with a deep dark purple black hue. Pronounced ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas dominate the nose along with hints of black raspberry infused by peppered dried meats, scorched earth and spice. Large scaled and very rich this powerhouse Rasteau is flooded with heavily peppered black cherry and liquorice flavours over earth dried meats with some lingering dried herbs on the back palate. There’s a firm base of tannins that give the mouthfeel some grip. Long aftertaste of pepper, black cherries, liquorice, earthy dried meat characters and dried herbs.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews…
  Located in Rasteau, Domaine Grand Nicolet is run by Jean-Pierre Bertrand, with consulting advice from Philippe Cambie. There are terrific wines across the board, and this estate is certainly in the top tier of Rasteau producers.
  The flagship cuvee is the 2015 Rasteau les Esqueyrons, and it’s made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah that had the Grenache aged in tank and the Syrah in once used barrels. Its inky color is followed by a killer bouquet of ripe black cherries, blueberries, licorice and peppery herbs. Deep, ripe, full-bodied and with fabulous purity, it has ripe tannin and a great finish. This is a serious wine that should be snatched up by Southern Rhône lovers.
  92-95 points
  Jeb Dunnuck – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2016 Domaine Grand Nicolet Vieilles Vignes Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $26. 99

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  $323.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2021-2024)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 50 years. Magnificent inky black heart with a deep dark red black hue. Hedonistic black cherry aromas engulf the olfactory senses with liquorice, dried herbs, lightly scorched earth and peppery dried meat notes in hot pursuit. Opulent and large scaled, the palate is drenched in rich black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits which are underpinned by scorched earth, peppered meats, dried herbs and hints of spicy old leather. Ripe chewy tannins provide support, firming up the finish and lead into a powerful, robust aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 2-3 years.
  Alc. 15.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Loaded with dark fruit, the 2016 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes is a blend of 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre. Full-bodied, plush and long, it delivers purple-skinned plums, super ripe black cherries and pronounced licorice notes. It's hard to believe such great bargains continue to exist. Drink 2018-2022.
  92 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  Also beautiful, the 2016 Rasteau Vieilles Vignes offers loads of black raspberry, blueberry, graphite and floral notes in a medium to full-bodied, ripe, hedonistic style that’s already impossible to resist. It’s a steal. The blend is 65% Grenache, 25% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre, and it’s going to keep through 2016, but bottles wouldn’t last that long at my house.
  90-92 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Origines

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  A modern styled blend of 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah matured in 50% new French oak for 16 months . Dense inky black in colour with a deep black dark red hue. Potent aromatics of black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry waft through the nostrils followed by herbs du Provence, scorched earth and subtle spicy leather notes. Rich and lusty, the palate is swamped with opulent black cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits which overlay a back drop of scorched earth, dried herbs and peppered meats. Terrific power and concentration. A sturdy tannin structure leads into a long, ripe and chewy conclusion.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews....
  Domaine Grand Veneur's holdings are concentrated in the northern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape and just outside of it, in the lieu-dit of Champauvins.
  The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape les Origines is rich and intense, a full-bodied, velvety wine with wow-level concentration. Blackberries and plums line the palate, finishing long, with hints of salted licorice. As usual, it's a blend of approximately 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, with the Grenache maturing in tanks and the rest in older barrels. Drink 2023-2035.
  95 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Origines (50% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, and 20% Syrah aged in 50% new oak) is similarly deep purple and offers a straight-up stunning bouquet of ripe cassis and blackberry fruits intermixed with chocolate, Asian spices, cured meats, and new leather. A powerful, concentrated, rich 2019, it has a great mid-palate, building yet ripe tannins, no hard edges, and a great finish. The purity of fruit here is top notch, and while it's unquestionably a modern style Châteauneuf, the oak is nicely integrated and I suspect will disappear completely with 5-6 years of bottle age.
  94+ points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $185. 00

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  $2220.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2022-2030)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  While the Jaume family history in Chateauneuf du Pape dates back to the planting of their first vines in 1826, it was not until 1979 that Alain and Odile Jaume took over the traditionally managed Domaine Grand Veneur. Starting with 4.5 hectares of vines, further purchases over the years followed, and the family now own 16 hectares of vines concentrated in the northern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape and just outside of it, in the lieu-dit of Champauvins. Alain is a firm believer organic viticulture, noting "A great wine is one that is made from healthy grapes and that allows the unique character and complexity of its terroir to be expressed". This ethos is shared by Alain's children Christophe, Sébastien, and Hélène, who now run the estate and who are making some of the finest wines in their history.

  Included in the purchase of the Domaine were plots of incredibly old Grenache, Mourvedre, and Syrah vines, many over 100 years in age and which form the basis of their stunning Vieilles Vignes cuvee. This modern styled example is a tiny production averaging around 350 cases per year. Les Origines is also blessed with old vine stocks, most over 65 years of age, and is equally as polished and pure in style. Finally the Domaine has a long history of white Chateauneuf du Pape production, continued now with their 100% Roussanne cuvee La Fontaine, another rarity with about 200 cases made each year. These are amongst the finest new discoveries from Chateauneuf du Pape that we've encountered in years.

  Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Heady black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry aromas soar from the glass complexed by provincial herb, graphite, scorched earth, leather and pepper notes along the way. Extravagantly rich and dense the palate is a super concentrate of black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits which are framed by a robust yet velvety tannin structure. Lurking beneath the absurd levels of richness are scorched earth, dried herbs, new leather and pepper. Ripe and grippy in its mouthfeel it finishes expansive and power packed. Magnificent stuff!
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews....
  The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is based on 45% each of Grenache and Mourvèdre, with the balance Syrah, all destemmed and raised in 55% new French oak. Gorgeous cassis, violet, graphite, fruitcake, and peppery herbs define this brilliant effort, and it's full-bodied, with a pure, seamless texture, wonderful tannins, and one heck of a great finish. This magical 2019 is going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age (it's brilliant even today) yet keep for 20 years or more. Châteauneuf du Pape lovers need to have this in their cellar! Drink 2025-2040.
  99 points
  JebDunnuck.com

  Always the densest and richest of the cuvées at this benchmark estate, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes features scents of cedar and mocha layered against a backdrop of black cherries. This actually is a bit like Black Forest cake—that ripe, rich and dense, with chocolate and vanilla shadings—but remains dry and savory in the end, with velvety tannins and tremendous length. It's approximately 50% Grenache (aged in tank), plus 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah (both aged in new barrels). Drink 2023-2035.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2019 Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $399. 00

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  $4788.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2022-2030)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Heady black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry aromas soar from the glass complexed by provincial herb, graphite, scorched earth, leather and pepper notes along the way. Extravagantly rich and dense the palate is a super concentrate of black cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits which are framed by a robust yet velvety tannin structure. Lurking beneath the absurd levels of richness are scorched earth, dried herbs, new leather and pepper. Ripe and grippy in its mouthfeel it finishes expansive and power packed. Magnificent stuff!
  Drink over the next 6-8 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews....
  The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is based on 45% each of Grenache and Mourvèdre, with the balance Syrah, all destemmed and raised in 55% new French oak. Gorgeous cassis, violet, graphite, fruitcake, and peppery herbs define this brilliant effort, and it's full-bodied, with a pure, seamless texture, wonderful tannins, and one heck of a great finish. This magical 2019 is going to benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age (it's brilliant even today) yet keep for 20 years or more. Châteauneuf du Pape lovers need to have this in their cellar! Drink 2025-2040.
  99 points
  JebDunnuck.com

  Always the densest and richest of the cuvées at this benchmark estate, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes features scents of cedar and mocha layered against a backdrop of black cherries. This actually is a bit like Black Forest cake—that ripe, rich and dense, with chocolate and vanilla shadings—but remains dry and savory in the end, with velvety tannins and tremendous length. It's approximately 50% Grenache (aged in tank), plus 40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah (both aged in new barrels). Drink 2023-2035.
  97+ points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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  2010 Domaine Jean Royer Cuvee Prestige Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $54. 99

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  $659.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 8 Years (2017-2020)

  ABV: 15.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Although settled in Chateauneuf du Pape since the 18th century, the wines of the Royer family have only come to prominence in the last 20 years. Upon finishing his viticultural studies, Jean-Marie Royer took over the estate in 1985. After his father’s passing in 1966, the land had been let out to different vignerons of the appellation by family members and so, it was Jean-Marie's first task to rebuild the Domaine. Convincing his family to let him reclaim the vineyards was only a first step as the wines produced from the land were been sold entirely to the negociants. Slowly building credibility and recognition, he now produces a range of six different Chateauneuf expressions and the dark horse of the family, “Le Petit Roy.”
  
  

  Exciting New Discovery.
  From the area of Bois de la Vieille to the south of the appellation, this text book terroir of galet on the terraces of the Rhone is a gold mine for top quality Grenache. Royer harvests manually followed by double sorting of the fruit while fermentation is conducted in concrete and enamelled tanks. One third is aged in new barrels.

  100% Grenache, Jean Royer’s Cuvee Prestige displays a very deep, near opaque dark red purple colour with dark crimson red hue. Lifted dark raspberry and black cherry aromas are followed by some meaty earth like characters, a hint of liquorice and spice. Dense and powerful the palate delivers concentrated flavours of black raspberry and liquorice followed by some meaty spice characters and blackpepper on the back palate. Slightly chewy and dry but balanced tannins. Long aftertaste of black raspberry, liquorice, meaty spice and blackpepper.
  Cellar 5-8 years (2017-2020).
  Alc 15.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Vignobles Jean-Marie Royer is a very small estate of just over 12 acres, located in the southwestern sector of the appellation, not far from St.-Prefert, with their holdings in the two best known sectors of that area, Bois de la Ville and Les Grandes Serres. Tight, backward and primary, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Prestige is loaded with black raspberry and black cherry fruit intermixed with licorice and a hint of the seaweed wrapper nori as well as garrigue notes. Dense and full, it is a beauty, but it will need 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep for 15+ years.
  90-93+ points
  Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
  
  Dark red. Ripe, deeply pitched cherry and black raspberry on the fragrant nose. Then brighter on the palate, with sappy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors picking up spiciness and smokiness with air. Closes sweet and impressively long, leaving notes of allspice and licorice behind.
  92-94pts
  Tanzer’s IWC (Josh Raynolds)
  
  

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  2011 Domaine Jean Royer Cuvee Prestige Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $56. 99

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  $683.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 16.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... Also mostly Grenache from very old vines, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige was aged in tank. It exhibits lots of tobacco leaf, garrigue, Asian soy sauce and jammy black cherry notes, a light color and a spicy, sensual, seductive style. Enjoy it during its first 5-7 years of life. 89-90 points [pre-release tasting 2012.] Robert Parker, www.robertparker.com

  For many years, this small 12-acre estate leased their vineyards to other firms. However, they began making their own wines in the late eighties and now boast Philippe Cambie as their consultant. All of their parcels are located in two lieux-dits, Bois de la Ville and Les Grandes Serres, in the southwestern sector of the appellation, near Domaine Saint-Prefert. In 2010 they added a third parcel of vines planted in the sandy soils of La Crau.

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  2019 Domaine La Barroche Pure Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $280. 00

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  $3360.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  Glass-staining ruby. Powerful raspberry liqueur, cherry, exotic spice, potpourri and incense aromas are complemented by hints of garrigue and smoky minerals. Juicy, seamless and energetic, offering densely packed red fruit, cherry cola, licorice and floral pastille flavors that show superb definition and spicy back-end cut. Polished, interwoven tannins frame a strikingly persistent finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes. Drink 2026 - 2037.
  97 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous

  The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Pure is the standard 100% Grenache, from a single parcel of old vines located at the intersection of the Grand Pierre, Rayas, and Pointu lieux-dits, that was brought up all in a single foudre. Coming from sandy, cooler soils, it offers a surprisingly dark purple hue to go with a stunning nose of black cherry liqueur, wild strawberries, roasted herbs, licorice, graphite, and chalky minerality. Straight-up stunning, with full-bodied richness and a voluptuous, seamless texture carrying awesome tannins and a monster of a finish, this stunning Grenache brings classic power and richness with no sensation of weight or heaviness. It reminds me of the 2005 and is a sensational Châteauneuf du Pape that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for two decades. Hats off (again) to the genius of the young Julien Barrot! Drink 2025 - 2046.
  100 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  This is very showy, with sparks of anise, black tea and woodspice being thrown off from a core of steeped blackberry, raspberry and boysenberry pate de fruit notes. A terrific graphite spine gives this all form, while the fruit drives authoritatively through the finish. A beauty. Best from 2024 through 2040.
  97 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

  Very silky with mouthcoating fruit and tannin. This is powerful, packed full of fruit and acidity wit great finesse, but also muscle and an exceptional length. 100% Grenache from a plot of 100-year-old vines planted on the sandy soils at the junction of lieux-dits Rayas, Grand Pierre and Le Pointu. Drinking Window 2022 - 2038.
  96 points
  Matt Walls - Decanter

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  2019 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

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  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  Beautiful nose of black fruit with licorice, spice and a hint of raw meat. So accessible, thanks to the very fine tannins that fill out the generous body exactly. This glides over your palate. So many subtle spicy and meaty nuances at the long, refined finish. Drink or hold.
  94 points
  JamesSuckling.com

  The classic release from this great estate, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Julien Barrot is 60% Grenache, 19% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah and other permitted varieties. Black cherries, blackberries, graphite, peppery garrigue, and ample chalky minerality define this beauty, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a wonderful mid-palate, building structure, and outstanding length. It's a great 2019 that needs 2-4 years of bottle age to integrate its structure but will have 10-15+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2023 - 2040.
  92+ points
  Jeb Dunnuck

  Lavender, pastis and warm stone notes liberally infuse a core of steeped cherry and plum paste flavors in this red, with everything knitting steadily through the finish, which features an encore of grippy, mouth-coating fruit. Textbook, gutsy-edged Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2023 through 2035.
  94 points
  James Molesworth - Wine Spectator

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  2015 Domaine La Barroche Pure Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

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  $2388.00 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

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  Other Reviews....
  One of the most impressive barrel samples of this cuvée I can remember, the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Pure is always almost 100% Grenache that comes from a tiny parcel of sandy soils located right at the junction of the Grand Pierre, Pointu and Rayas lieux-dits. Partially destemmed, vinified in concrete and aged in a single, ancient foudre, this sensational-looking Châteauneuf du Pape dishes out incredible amounts of ripe cherries, blueberries, crushed rocks and crushed flowers. Big, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, it got a few expletives in the notes, and for all its size and weight, it stays lively, pure and even elegant. My money is on this beauty being one of the top wines in the vintage
  95-97 points
  Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #227 (Oct 2016)

  (most of these vines are now over 115 years old; fermented in large concrete eggs and aged in a large older foudre) Lurid ruby. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh dark berries, cola, incense and potpourri, and a hint of smoky minerality emerges with air. Juicy, penetrating black raspberry, bitter cherry and lavender pastille flavors show superb depth and energy and stretch out to become sweeter on the back half. Shows excellent clarity and spicy lift on a long, sappy finish framed by velvety, slow-building tannins. For such a generous wine, there's no lack of vivacity here.
  93-95 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous

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• 2010 Domaine La Barroche Pure Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $250. 00

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  $3000.00 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... The monumental 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure is a candidate for perfection after several more years of bottle age. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color with extraordinary “purity,” along with notes of spring flowers, luxurious levels of black raspberry and kirsch liqueur, licorice and mulberries. Layers of flavor hit the palate with exceptional freshness and definition as well as teeth-rattling intensity and power. This extraordinary tour de force is one of the greatest wines made in the world today. It should evolve easily for 15-20+ years. I have no idea what the alcohol levels are in these cuvees, but I’m sure they are pushing 16% or more. This is a legendary wine!

  The brilliant Julien Barrot has decided to produce only two cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape from the family’s nearly 32 acres of vineyards. It is amazing what Julien has accomplished since he began working at Domaine La Barroche in deluge-plagued 2002, the year when historical floods inundated Chateauneuf du Pape on September 8 and 9. The water could not have come at a worse time since prior to that it appeared to be a superb harvest. The first great vintage produced by Barrot was 2005, and he has continued with a remarkable succession of riveting wines. One of the world’s greatest red wines is his 300 or so cases of Pure that come from a lieu-dit called Grand Pierre next to the famed Chateau Rayas. The two cuvees called Signature and Terroir are now combined into one simply called Chateauneuf du Pape (the name may change in the future). It includes an intriguing component of less than 10% 70-year-old Cinsault, which gives the wine an extraordinary fragrance as well as a delicacy that can be missing in these southern Rhone wines. The Pure is 100% Grenache from 105-year-old vines.
  99 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct 2012

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  2016 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2024-2026)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque black dark purple core with a dark purple red hue. Intense black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas meld into earthy incense notes and subtle spicy pepper. Rich, dense and powerful with a robust underbelly the palate is crammed with opulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours. Elements of dried meats, scorched earth, infusions of incense and spicy pepper all chime in to provide further complexity. Ripe chewy tannins and vibrant acidity give the wine plenty muscle for long term cellaring. Very concentrated and long with a chewy aftertaste of black raspberries, black cherries, liquorice, scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper.
  Cellar 6-8 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews…
  The quality of what could be considered the “entry-level” cuvée from Barrot is the equivalent of most estate’s top wine, and the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Signature delivers the goods again. It’s almost too good and certainly not far behind the Pure cuvée. A blend of 62% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, and the rest Cinsault, Syrah, Vaccarèse, and Clairette Rose, brought up in foudre and demi-muid, it sports a head-turning bouquet of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, crushed herbs, and pepper. With a big mid-palate, full body, ripe tannins, and a rocking finish, it’s a no-brainer purchase that will keep for two decades.
  95 points
  Jeb Dunnuck

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  2011 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $79. 99

  Bottle

  $959.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2014-2020)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Up until 2003 the Barrot family were relatively unknown producers in Chateauneuf du Pape who sold their wine in bulk to various negociants. It wasn’t until Julian Barrot took over the winemaking responsibilities that the estate began to produce wines under their own label receiving almost instantaneous critical acclaim.The average age of the vines at La Barroche is 60 years old with some of the Grenache plantings being over100 years old. 

  Opaque dark red black tinged colour with dark red hue. The nose displays loads of black fruit aromas including black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice followed by some incense and spice. Bold and extravagantly rich the palate delivers a sumptuous flavour profile of black raspberry and liquorice followed by some black cherry, a touch of earth and spice. Plushly textured with velvety tannins. Long inviting aftertaste of black raspberry, liquorice, spice and subtle dried meats.
  Drink over the next 5-6 years (2014-2020).
  Alc 15.0%

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  2011 Domaine La Barroche Pure Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $199. 00

  Bottle

  $2388.00 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... An undeniable success in the vintage, and one of the top wines, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure is a spectacular blend of almost all Grenache, all from sandy soils and 100+-year-old vines, that was aged all in an older foudre. Rayas-like with its perfumed kirsch, rose petal, dried spice and pepper aromas and flavors, this medium to full-bodied wine has beautiful mid-palate depth, a pure silk texture and building tannin on the finish. Incredibly rich in the vintage, it should age beautifully for 12-15 years or more. Drink 2014-2026.

  These awesome wines are made by the young, yet incredibly talented, Julien Barrot. Now producing just two cuvees from his 32 acres of sandy soils, he first took over the winemaking in 2002 and has since produced one spectacular vintage after another (don’t miss his 2010s!). The winemaking here is very traditional with some stem inclusion and aging all in tank and very old foudre. The wines typically show rich, voluptuous, yet elegant profiles and are relatively accessible in their youth, yet also age gracefully.
  95 points - Jeb Dunnuck, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct 2013

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  2007 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $150. 00

  Bottle

  $1800.00 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2015-2016)

  ABV: 15.9%

  Closure: Cork

  Up until 2003 the Barrot family were relatively unknown producers in Chateauneuf du Pape who sold their wine in bulk to various negociants. It wasn’t until Julian Barrot took over the winemaking responsibilities that the estate began to produce wines under their own label receiving almost instantaneous critical acclaim.

  The average age of the vines at La Barroche is 60 years old with some of the Grenache plantings being over100 years old
  Opaque dark red colour with deep dark red mauve hue. The nose displays aromas of blackberry, liquorice, dark plum and spice. The palate boasts impressive weight with generous flavours of ripe blackberry, black plum and liquorice followed by some spice with underlying meaty characters. Firm, slightly dry tannins but in perfect balance. Long aftertaste of blackberry, liquorice, spice and blackpepper.
  Limited Stocks.
  Cellar 5-6 years (2015-2016)
  Alc 15.9%

  Other Reviews…..
  More structured, backward, and formidably endowed is the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Tradition. Made from a blend of over 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault, with some very old-vine fruit going into the blend, this wine is also aged in a combination of tank and foudre prior to bottling. Deep plum/ruby-colored with a striking nose of loamy soil scents interwoven with exuberant kirsch liqueur notes, licorice, and roasted Provencal herbs, the wine is backward, dense, full-bodied, and very pure, with a brilliant texture and length. This wine will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring and drink well for 15+ years.
  92 points
  Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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  • 90

  2015 Domaine La Barroche Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews....
  The 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Signature is a blend of 62% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah and the rest Vaccarèse, Clairette Rose and Cinsault. Vinified all in concrete and aged in a combination of foudre, demi-muids and stainless steel, it offers a tight, grippy, medium to full-bodied and beautifully structured style, as well as classic notes of black raspberries, black cherries, crushed flowers and hints of crushed rock. I love its tension, purity and focus, and it has terrific length on the finish as well.
  90-92 points
  Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate #227 (Oct 2016)

  (fermented in concrete eggs and aged in foudres and stainless steel tanks) Vivid ruby. Highly expressive cherry and black raspberry aromas are complicated by energetic floral and Asian spice nuances. Sappy, sweet and broad in the mouth, offering juicy, densely packed red and dark berry flavors that become deeper as the wine open up. Stains the palate and shows impressive vivacity on the persistent, floral-dominated finish, which is framed by silky, harmonious tannins.
  91-93 points
  Josh Raynolds - Vinous

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• 2010 Domaine La Barroche Pure Chateauneuf du Pape Magnum (1500ml)

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $499. 00

  Bottle

  $5988.00 Dozen

  Sold Out

  Closure: Cork

  Other reviews... The monumental 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure is a candidate for perfection after several more years of bottle age. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color with extraordinary “purity,” along with notes of spring flowers, luxurious levels of black raspberry and kirsch liqueur, licorice and mulberries. Layers of flavor hit the palate with exceptional freshness and definition as well as teeth-rattling intensity and power. This extraordinary tour de force is one of the greatest wines made in the world today. It should evolve easily for 15-20+ years. I have no idea what the alcohol levels are in these cuvees, but I’m sure they are pushing 16% or more. This is a legendary wine!

  The brilliant Julien Barrot has decided to produce only two cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape from the family’s nearly 32 acres of vineyards. It is amazing what Julien has accomplished since he began working at Domaine La Barroche in deluge-plagued 2002, the year when historical floods inundated Chateauneuf du Pape on September 8 and 9. The water could not have come at a worse time since prior to that it appeared to be a superb harvest. The first great vintage produced by Barrot was 2005, and he has continued with a remarkable succession of riveting wines. One of the world’s greatest red wines is his 300 or so cases of Pure that come from a lieu-dit called Grand Pierre next to the famed Chateau Rayas. The two cuvees called Signature and Terroir are now combined into one simply called Chateauneuf du Pape (the name may change in the future). It includes an intriguing component of less than 10% 70-year-old Cinsault, which gives the wine an extraordinary fragrance as well as a delicacy that can be missing in these southern Rhone wines. The Pure is 100% Grenache from 105-year-old vines.
  99 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Oct 2012

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  2012 Domaine La Florane Cotes du Rhone Villages Visan

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

  Sold Out

  Cellar: 4 - 5 Years (2019-2020)

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Cork

  La Florane is matured 50% in concrete tanks and 50% in third fill Bordeaux and Burgundy barrels for around 10 months. Deep dark red black colour with a very dark crimson red hue. Aromas of black and sour cherries are followed by some subtle meaty characters and spice. Medium bodied the palate has good richness with black raspberry and black cherry flavours dominate over some liquorice and meatiness with a very spicy finish. Dry, slightly grippy but fine grained tannins. Long aftertaste of spicy black raspberries, liquorice, dried meats and earth.
  Cellar 4-5 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2013 Domaine La Florane A Fleur de Pampre Visan Cotes du Rhone Villages

  FRANCE

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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  Cellar: 2 - 3 Years (2017-2018)

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Diam Cork

  90% Grenache, 10% Syrah. Certified organic. Deep dark purple red colour with a bright purple hue. The nose offers up quite attractive aromas of ripe dark raspberries, a touch of liquorice and clove followed by some spicy overtones. Light to medium weight the palate sports a joosy upfront flavour profile of ripe dark raspberries and spice drying out towards the finish with earth and light clove also present. Dryish, slightly chalky tannins. Aftertaste of dark raspberries, earthy clove and spice.
  Cellar 2-3 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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  2020 Domaine La Florane A Fleur de Pampre Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. Opaque dark red black colour with a bright red dark purple hue. Inky freshly crushed raspberry and ripe cherry aromas are trailed by a whiff of incense and earthy provincial herb notes. Rich dark raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits flood the mouth underpinned by some inky earth like characters, subtle infusions of incense and herbs du Provence. Fleshy mouthfeel finishing with bright acids, finely knit tannins and a lengthy aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2019 Domaine La Florane a Fleur de Pampre Visan Cotes du Rhone Villages

  Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $29. 99

  Bottle

  $359.88 Dozen

  Minimum 12 bottles

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

  ABV: 14%

  Closure: Stelvin

  A light to medium bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. Deep dark red black colour with a bright purple red hue. Freshly crushed raspberry and cherry aromas swirl out of the glass followed by liquorice, fresh herb, subtle inky earth and pepper notes. Delicious bright red raspberry, cherry and liquorice fruits are underpinned by lively acidity with notions of provincial herbs and peppered earth on the back half. Polished tannins finishing fresh and juicy.
  Drink over the next 3-4 years.
  Alc. 14%

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  2016 Domaine La Remejeanne Un Air Cotes du Rhone

  Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $24. 99

  Bottle

  $299.88 Dozen

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

  ABV: 13.5%

  Closure: Cork

  All of the fruit for Olivier Klein's organic Un Air Côtes du Rhône is drawn from the estate's highland, sandy limestone vineyards set around the hamlet of Sabran. Everything is picked by hand, sorted, and then mostly destemmed. The ferment is natural and the wine then spends seven to eight months in concrete tanks with no fining and only a light filtration prior to bottling. Grown at 250 metres above sea level, the 2016 is a wonderfully aromatic, supple and delicious Côtes du Rhône.

  Certified Organic, it’s a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Deep vibrant dark red colour with a bright purple red hue. Pronounced black raspberry, liquorice and incense like notes sail out of the glass followed by hints of scorched earth and pepper. Light to medium weight with a rich juicy feel, youthful dark raspberry and ripe cherry flavours fill the mouth backed by vivid fresh acidity. Elements of liquorice, earthy incense and spice are also apparent. Supple tannins. Excellent length with a long spicy dark raspberry, ripe cherry, earthy incense and fresh herb aftertaste.
  Drink over the next 4-5 years.
  Alc. 13.5%

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• 2007 Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf du Pape

  Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $99. 99

  Bottle

  $1199.88 Dozen

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  Closure: Cork

  Other Reviews….

  The finest tradition cuvee yet made, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre aged in foudre and concrete tanks) possesses a deep ruby/purple-tinged color as well as a bouquet of black currants, black cherries, garrigue, pepper, and lavender. It is a full-bodied, ripe, exceptionally elegant, pure wine to drink now or cellar for 12-15 years.

  Shrewd connoisseurs of Chateauneuf du Pape should be paying attention to what is taking place at La Roquete. This property was acquired by the Brunier family (who also own Vieux Telegraphe) in the mid-eighties, and over the last 4-5 years they have made successful efforts to upgrade the quality dramatically.
  93 Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate #185 October 2009

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  2016 Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Cuvee Confiance

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $36. 99

  Bottle

  $443.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  Displays impressive depth of colour with an impenetrable pitch black core and a deep dark red black tinged hue. Potent black cherry and liquorice aromas laced with white pepper evolve from the glass followed by notions of graphite, infusions of fresh herbs, subtle scorched earth and spice. Rich, dense and well sculptured with a stern meaty feel, the palate is flooded with black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice flavours which are underpinned by scorched earth, notions of graphite, herbs and spicy blackpepper. Ripe chewy tannins with good vibrancy finishing long and powerful with loads of rich peppery fruit.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Nearly as great as the Fleur, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvee Confiance is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. Raspberry and mint notes appear on the nose, followed by a full-bodied, rich, velvety wine with a never-ending finish. Despite the incredible richness and concentration, the wine remains fresh and fragrant, lithe and agile, turning silky and lingering. It's another tremendous effort from the Romero family. Drink 2019-2030.
  96 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  Based on Grenache (there’s some Syrah and Mourvèdre in the blend) aged in foudre, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvée Confiance offers a more elegant, medium to full-bodied style that’s going to age beautifully. Terrific notes of cedar wood, dried garrigue, and ample red and black fruits all flow to a medium to full-bodied, silky Rasteau that has building tannins and impressive depth of fruit. It has a good 10-15 years ahead of it. Drink 2018-2033.
  94 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  • 97

  • Nick's Import

  2016 Domaine La Soumade Rasteau Fleur de Confiance

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $64. 99

  Bottle

  $779.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 6 - 8 Years (2025-2027)

  ABV: 15%

  Closure: Cork

  Totally opaque dark red black core with a deep dark red hue. On the nose intense dark to black raspberry aromas intermix with black cherry, some liquorice, provincial herbs, dried meats, earthy incense and spicy pepper notes. Rich, brawny, energetic and immensely powerful, the mouth is filled with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry flavours which are supported by a rigid framework of ripe grippy tannins which applies some traction to the dry finish. Elements of inky scorched earth, infusions of incense, provincial herbs and crushed rock take form on the back palate. Outstanding length with resounding freshness and a burst of blackpepper chiming in on the exceptionally long aftertaste.
  Cellar 6-8 years.
  Alc. 15%

  Other Reviews….
  The most impressive Rasteau to have ever passed these lips, the 2016 Rasteau Cuvee Fleur de Confiance is a full-bodied, richly muscular wine that takes all the warmth and power of the appellation and somehow turns it elegant. Black cherries, licorice and cocoa all come together seamlessly into a cascade of spice, cola and fruit, then ends with great length, soft tannins and finely ground stone. The secret to this 4,000-bottle cuvée is old-vine Grenache grown on blue clay.
  97 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

  The 2016 Rasteau Cuvée Fleur De Confiance is a brilliant blend of 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and the rest Mourvèdre that’s brought up all in foudre. This spice, garrigue, new saddle leather, and licorice-scented beauty boasts tremendous red and black fruits, a rocking sense of minerality, full body, and a seamless, elegant yet powerful mouthfeel. It will keep for 10-15 years. Drink 2018-2033.
  95 points
  JebDunnuck.com

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  • 92

  • Nick's Import

  2016 Domaine La Soumade Rasteau

  Rasteau, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

  $22. 99

  Bottle

  $275.88 Dozen

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  Cellar: 5 - 6 Years (2024-2025)

  ABV: 14.5%

  Closure: Cork

  One of Rasteau’s leading estates, Domaine La Soumade was established by Andre Romero in 1979. Today the estate covers 26 hectares and Andre’s son, Frederic, along with the assistance of renown consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt are in charge of winemaking.

  Impenetrable black core with a deep bright dark red black hue. Nosing offers up pronounced aromas black raspberry and liquorice over black cherries, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence notes and pepper. Rich with a chewy mouthfeel and loaded with pepper and spice, the palate is filled with black cherry and liquorice fruit which overlays elements of scorched earth and dried herbs. Good freshness with sturdy tannins providing plenty of structure. Finishes with a burst of blackpepper on the long aftertaste.
  Cellar 5-6 years.
  Alc. 14.5%

  Other Reviews….
  Even the young-vine Rasteau (from ten to 30 years old) is terrific in 2016, boasting wonderful black cherry fruit. The 2016 Rasteau is 85% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, yielding a full-bodied wine that's dense and rich, velvety and long but best suited for near-term drinking. Drink 2018-2025.
  92 points
  Joe Czerwinski – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate

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