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Southern Rhone

Considered one of the bargain categories in European wine, the wave of enthusiasm for Cotes du Rhone styles continues to grow. This vast region offers delicious Grenache-based reds, often blended with Cinsault, Shiraz & Mourvedre that are densely coloured, fleshy, supple and flavourful. Entry level wines make for delightful early drinking, while the very best examples can be exceptionally long-lived. Focusing on small grower-producers, Nicks Wine Merchants directly import some tremendous values from Rasteau, Cairanne, Valreas, Gigondas, Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape, amongst others. Rhone Rose and dry white wines are also frequently stocked.

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2019 Domaine Les Aphillanthes Vieilles Vignes Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu

Cotes du Rhone Villages, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Dense midnight black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Heady black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry aromas fill the nostrils followed by some provincial herb, scorched earth and spicy pepper notes. Rich, powerful and luscious the weighty palate is awash with succulent black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice fruits which are backed by a sturdy tannin framework. Infusions of dried herbs, scorched earth and spicy pepper characters lie underneath. Opulent yet chewy in its texture it has a fully loaded super succulent finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%
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A Grenache-dominated release from vines situated between Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Cairanne, the 2019 Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan De Dieu Vieilles Vignes reveals a dark ruby/plum color as well as a gorgeous perfume of red and blue fruits, flowery incense, toasted spices, and hints of chocolate. A broad, full-bodied, opulent 2019 with sweet tannins and a great finish, this puppy is loaded with character and is going to put a smile on your face any time over the coming 7-8 years or more. I love it. Drink 2023-2031.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- Nick's Import
2019 Domaine Les Cailloux (Lucien et Andre Brunel) Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Centenaire

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

The famous Cuvée Centenaire comes almost entirely from a parcel of vines planted in 1889.
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Lastly, and a wine that will be a candidate for perfection in 4-5 years, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Centenaire reveals a deep ruby/purple hue as well as extraordinary notes of black cherries, licorice, iron, nori, and peppery garrigue. As with the base 2019, the estate did an incredible job with the tannins, and this wine is flawlessly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, no hard edges, and the sheer class to evolve for 25+ years. This is a perfect example of power with no sensation of weight or heaviness. The blend in 2019 is 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre, and 6% Syrah, and it wasn’t destemmed and was brought up mostly in concrete tanks, with just 6% in very old barrels. Drink 2021 - 2046.
98+ points
Jeb Dunnuck
The 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Centenaire is approximately 84% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 6% Syrah, predominantly from a vineyard planted in the late 19th century. Aged almost entirely in foudre, it nevertheless hints at smoke and campfire on the nose while remaining dominated by black cherries and red raspberries. Full-bodied and concentrated, with ample depth and richness, this really shows its class on the long, silky, mouthwatering finish. It should drink well for upwards of a decade. Tasted blind. Drink 2023 - 2035.
95+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)
A rich and very concentrated Chateauneuf with impeccable balance between the huge fine tannins, red fruits, candied orange peel and dried flowers. So powerful, but not a jot overbearing, this is only just beginning to reveal its enormous depths. Extremely dense long finish. Wait long enough and this will taste like Grand Cru Burgundy on steroids! Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

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- 92
2019 Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Terrasse du Diable

Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Very dense and complex with aromas ranging from black plum to wild thyme, as well as hints of candied orange, smoke and dry earth. In spite of all the richness and concentration of this imposing Gigondas, the slightly rustic tannins give this a lot of drive and accentuate the freshness. Long, chalky finish. Drink or hold.
95 points
James Suckling
Moving to the 2019s from bottle, the 2019 Gigondas Terrasse Du Diable has loads of chalky minerality as well as bright cherry and strawberry fruits, medium to full body, hints of white flowers and pepper, and building yet polished, fine tannins. It will evolve for 15 years. Drink 2021 - 2036.
92 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2019 Domaine Les Pallieres Gigondas Les Racines

Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$110. 00
Bottle
$1320.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

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This shows the greatness that Gigondas is capable of. A huge wine, but with great structure and aromatic complexity that takes your breath away. Big black fruit, but so many herbal and savory nuances, then comes the long, smoky and meaty finish. Excellent aging potential. A blend of 80% grenache, 8% syrah, 7% cinsault and 5% clairette.
96 points
James Suckling
The 2019 Gigondas Les Racines comes from older vines from slightly lower down on the slope (it's still at altitude) and around the estate. It's slightly more complex, with a meaty, red and black-fruited style balanced by lots of wild garrigue, licorice, olive, and peppery nuances. Rich, structured, and medium to full-bodied, it has serious tannins and is going to need 3-4 years of bottle age but should have 15+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2024 - 2040.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2015 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvee de Mon Aieul Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$180. 00
Bottle
$2160.00 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

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The 2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul is another gorgeous wine from this family estate. As always it comes from three Grenache parcels: la Serres, La Crau and La Guigasse (there are 2 hectares in each parcel). In both 2015 and 2016 this cuvée wasn’t destemmed and was brought up mostly in tank, with 15-20% in demi-muids. The 2016 spent a huge 45 days on skins before being pressed to barrel. This beauty offers the fine, finesse-driven style of the vintage, yet has full-bodied depth and richness as well as sensational notes of framboise, crushed flowers, licorice, Christmas fruitcake and spice. It’s in the top handful of wines in the vintage and will benefit from short-term cellaring and have 20+ years of overall longevity.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck
(aged entirely in concrete vats) Lurid ruby-red. Exotic, intensely perfumed aromas of candied red and blue fruits, lavender and peppery spices, joined by a slowly emerging hint of . Fleshy and expansive on the palate, offering concentrated raspberry, cherry and fruitcake flavors and a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Shows excellent focus and a seamless quality on the finish, which is framed by suave, slow-building tannins.
93-95 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
A bolder, more concentrated and compressed expression with darker plum and cherry fruits on the nose and palate. The power and concentration here is impressive. Gently chocolate-flavored at the finish. Terrific wine. Drink now.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2020 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvee de Mon Aieul Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

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The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul is 100% old-vine Grenache, sourced from three different lieux-dits: Les Serres (galets), La Crau (clay) and La Guigasse (sand). This preliminary blend came across as rather polite and restrained, with attractive raspberry shadings, silky tannins and a more elegant style than exhibited by past vintages. Drink 2022 - 2030.
91-93 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De Mon Aïeul is also all Grenache but was raised all in demi-muids (I believe all used). Its more ruby/plum color is followed by an incredible bouquet of mulled red and black fruits, sweet Provençal herbs, spice box, and graphite. It's slightly broader and more expansive than the Deux Freres and has a sexy, full-bodied mouthfeel, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. This reminds me a little of the 2006, and while it's already brilliant, I have no doubt it will evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars. Drink 2022 - 2042.
97 points
Jeb Dunnuck

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2020 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Chateauneuf Du Pape Reserve Des Deux Freres

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$320. 00
Bottle
$3840.00 Dozen

ABV: 16%

Closure: Cork

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The 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des 2 Freres raises the quality bar higher, offering scents of cedar, dried spices and black cherries. A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Serine (Syrah), aged in new barrels, it's full-bodied, rich and plush in feel, finishing long and velvety. I've said this before, but it bears repeating—I'm not usually a fan of maturing Grenache in small-format new oak vessels, but it seems to work in this case, resulting in a wine that's somehow dessert-rich, yet savory and not overbearing, with a soft, almost pillowy impression on the palate. Drink 2023 - 2040.
95-97 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)
The 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Des Deux Freres is almost all Grenache but includes a tiny parcel of very old vine Serine Syrah from Charbonniere. This deep purple-hued effort boasts a killer nose of blackberries, cassis, spicy wood, graphite, and ground pepper, among other Provençal nuances. Pure, full-bodied, and flawlessly balanced, it has building yet perfectly ripe tannins, the vintage’s more elegant, streamlined style, and a great finish. It's beautifully done and will benefit from just a few years of bottle age and keep for 15 to 20 years. Drink 2022 - 2042.
97+ points
Jeb Dunnuck

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- 90
- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Roche Cairanne

Cairanne, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Since the 17th century, the Roche family history has been bound to Cairanne, one of the most notorious villages in the Southern Rhone. Romain Roche is now in charge of perpetuating the family philosophy and their "all in the vineyards" approach to their profession. The grapes for the Cairanne come from a selection of naturally low yielding Grenache and Syrah vines between 40 and 105 years of age, within two distinct terroirs. The Grenache grows on the red clays and "Galets" of the Guarrigues plateau, while the Syrah comes from the Marly slopes of "La Montagne" with a northern exposure. Also included is a portion of Carignan. Each block is fermented separately with only the Syrah component matured in barrels and demi-muids (600 litres) for a period of 10 months.
Dense black as night heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Heady black cherry and black raspberry scents fill the nostrils complimented by liquorice, provincial herbs, scorched earth and subtle peppered meat notes. Rich, lavish and dense the full bodied palate is awash with dark to black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry fruits. Scorched earth, infusions of provincial herbs and spicy pepper elements linger underneath. Ripe and fleshy yet possessing a sturdy tannin structure and vibrant underlying acidity, it has a long sweet, juicy finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15%
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The 2020 Cairanne shows the more elegant, charming, pretty style of this appellation, revealing notes of Provençal garrigue, violets, candied strawberries, and black raspberries. Medium-bodied, seamless, and downright pretty, it’s going to drink nicely right out of the gate and put a smile on your face over the coming 5-7 years.
90-92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2022 Domaine Roche Marcel Roche Cairanne

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2024-2029)

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

An explosion of super juicy fruit.
Made predominately from 70 year old Grenache vines. Very deep dark red black core with a vibrant dark red hue. Elevated dark raspberry and liquorice scents combine with dark cherry, provincial herb and peppered earth notes. Rich, intense and succulently fruited yet remarkably fresh the palate is drenched with a tidal wave of dark to black raspberry, liquorice and ripe black cherry fruits. Infusions of herbs du Provence, subtle scorched earth and pepper linger underneath. Explosive power and depth. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins finishing very long and super juicy.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%
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Moving to the two tiny production releases, the 2022 Cairanne Marcel Roche is 100% Grenache from the oldest vines of the estate and is still aging in stainless steel. It has a ripe, spicy, savory, medium to full-bodied style as well as lots of Grenache character in its red and black fruits and Provençal garrigue nuances. It has plenty of structure and is going to benefit from a few years of bottle age.
90-92+ points
JebDunnuck.com

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- 92
- Nick's Import
2021 Domaine Roche Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2024-2027)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

This Cotes du Rhone is made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 25% Syrah and 25% old vine Carignan. Deep dark red black tinged colour with a dark red hue. Aromas of black cherry and liquorice are intertwined with dried meat, scorched earth and peppered herb notes. Juicy dark to black cherry and liquorice fruits carry a ripe fleshy feel with scorched earth, subtle dried herb and peppered meat elements lying underneath. Polished tannin structure. Concludes amply fruited, nicely textured and peppery.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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Stacks of spice, dried Mediterranean herbs and a touch of leather on the nose. Bold, structured and lively, this is an impressive wine for the humble appellation. Long harmonious finish with good complexity. A cuvee of grenache, syrah and carignan from vines that are over 50-years-old. Drink or hold.
92 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2022 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve Rose

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2023-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Stelvin

This very seductive Rose is made from a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes. Translucent salmon pink colour. Alluring raspberry, pomegranate and musk aromas drift through the nostrils followed by some wet stone notes. Delicious peach, raspberry and strawberry fruits are beautifully rounded and supple in their feel across the palate with notions of musk and wet stone lying underneath. Brisk acidity finishing dry, long and moreish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Reserve

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

From estate that owns the world renown Chateau de Beaucastel this a blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah matured in a mix of oak barrels and stainless steel vats for a period of 12 months. Deep black dark red colour with a dark red black tinged hue. Drifting from the glass are scents of black cherries, liquorice and black raspberries trailed by some Provincial herb, earth and peppered meat notes. Juicy black cherry, blackberry and liquorice fruits show ample weight and flesh across the medium to full bodied palate with some scorched earth, herb du Provence and pepper characters also chiming in. Ripe, slightly chewy tannin structure with a generously fruited conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2021 Francois Arnaud Grande Reserve Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$23. 99
Bottle
$287.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

A young negociant based in the Rhone Valley, François Arnaud Dauvergne established his outfit in 2004. From his time spent working at other wineries he become convinced that the key to success was to establish a strong relationship with his growers. Together with his friend Jean-François Ranvier they seek out the best terroirs and oversee the whole wine making process to produce modern blends, offering both generous fruit and freshness.
Ripe, juicy and chewy this is a dangerously drinkable Cotes du Rhone.
A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre that was matured in seasoned oak for 6 months. Inky black at its heart with a deep bright purple red hue. Attractively scented, the nose offers up black raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas which show good elevation out of the glass. Also evident are herbs du Provence, incense, earth and peppered meat notes. Rich and concentrated, black raspberry and black cherry fruits cast an opulent yet bright feel across the medium to full bodied palate. Liquorice, herbs du Provence, scorched earth and peppered dried meat characters add personality across the back half. Ripe chewy tannins with a long generously endowed finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2019 Guigal Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

A model of consistency year in year out and one of Cotes du Rhones best buys, the 2019 vintage is a blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre sourced from vines with an average age of 35 years. Maturation takes place in oak casks for a period of 18 months.
Dense pitch black core with a deep dark red hue. Sailing out of the glass are ripe black cherry, liquorice and blackberry scents which meld into hints of dark chocolate, earth and spice. One of the bigger, heavier renditions of Guigal’s Cote du Rhone, the palate is swamped with rich, succulent black cherry, liquorice and blackberry fruit. The earthy back drop also sees notions of dark chocolate, leather and spicy dried herbs evident. Ripe chewy tannins lend some grip to what is a robust conclusion.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%
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The 2019 Côtes Du Rhône will be a no-brainer purchase. This Syrah-heavy red has lots of blackberry, bouquet garni, and peppery notes in a ripe, full-bodied, textured style. It’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming 5-7 years.
90-92 points
Jebdunnuck.com

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2019 J. Denuziere Les Serines Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2023-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Emerging out of the glass are aromas of black raspberry and liquorice infused with peppered earth and spicy dried meat notes. Rich black cherry and liquorice fruits are framed by chewy tannins with scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat elements lying underneath. Ripe yet firm finish with a medium length aftertaste that has a leathery feel to it.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- 92
2020 J. L. Chave Selection Mon Coeur Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Based in a small village on the northern right bank of the Rhone, the Chave family have been growing vines on the famous Hermitage hill since 1481. Gerard Chave took over from his father in 1970 and rapidly achieved megastar status, he has since passed on the winemaking responsibilities to his son Jean-Louis. Famed for their iconic Hermitage, this offshoot negociant project sources fruit from selected growers around Cotes du Rhone.
Dense inky black heart with a deep dark red black tinged hue. To the fore are pronounced aromas of black cherry and liquorice which are trailed by some black raspberry, scorched earth, smoked meat and peppered herb notes. Rich and voluptuously textured, the weighty palate is drenched with black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which engulf every corner of the mouth. Scorched earth, dried meat, peppered herb and subtle leather elements lurk underneath. Ripe chewy tannins lend structure. Exceptionally deep and powerful it finishes long and decadent.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 15%
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Shimmering ruby color. Lively red and blue fruit and floral aromas are sharpened by a spicy suggestion of white pepper. Juicy and broad on the palate, offering appealingly sweet black raspberry and boysenberry flavors that become firmer on the back half. Supple, even tannins shape the finely etched, clinging finish, which leaves a suave floral note behind. Drink 2022-2027.
92 points
Josh Raynolds – Vinous

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2019 La Tour Coste Les Trencats Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$37. 99
Bottle
$455.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Leaping from the glass are intense black raspberry and liquorice scents which are followed by some black cherry, scorched earth, incense and peppered herb du Provence notes. Rich, concentrated black raspberry and liquorice fruits are backed by a ripe chewy tannin structure. Notions of black cherry, scorched earth and pepper linger on the back half. Excellent power finishing long, muscular and richly fruited.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2020 Domaine Les Cailloux (Lucien et Andre Brunel) Chateauneuf Du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$79. 99
Bottle
$959.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2023-2031)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

André Brunel has always been one of the benchmark vignerons of Châteauneuf du Pape, his Les Cailloux cuvee made from a blend of 70% Grenache, 17% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah and 3% Cinsault with vines on average 60 years old. Almost all of the vinifications and aging are done in concrete for a period of 18 months with the exception of the Syrah which gets aged in older oak.
Very deep dark red heart with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Wafting from the glass are black raspberry, liquorice and dark to black cherry aromas followed by scorched earth, herbs du Provence and peppered meat notes. Engulfing the mouth are rich, seductive black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruits which whilst full in body are far from overweight. Infusions of earthy incense like characters, herbs du Provence and spicy pepper lend further nuance. Velvet smooth tannins carry a slightly chewy under carriage. Powerful yet relatively refined it concludes long, succulent and spicy.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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This traditional style Chateauneuf has a complex nose of leather, dry earth, candied orange peel and licorice. More red-berry fruit on the expansive yet delicate palate, where there’s a wonderful interplay of super-fine tannins and restrained richness through the very long, silky finish. Drink or hold.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com
Moving to the red, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape is brilliant stuff, offering lots of kirsch, peppery garrigue, and sandalwood aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, pure, seamless, and just classic 2020 with its soft, charming style, it’s delicious today and will be delicious in a decade as well. The blend is 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, and the rest Cinsault, brought up 90% in concrete and 10% in old barrels. Drink 2022-2032.
93 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2021 Marie-Louise Parisot Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Deep dark red black colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark cherry aromas are followed by hints of red liquorice, scorched earth and peppered herbs. Savoury dark cherry, raspberry and liquorice fruits overlay a background of scorched earth and peppered dried herbs. Juicy mouth feel with ripe, slightly chewy tannins and a spicy dark fruited medium length conclusion.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Mas des Volques Volcae - DAMAGED LABEL

Duche d’Uzes, Rhone Valley, FRANCE

Reduced from $26.99
$24. 99
Bottle
$299.88 Dozen

ABV: 15.5%

Positioned on the border between the Rhône Valley and the Languedoc, and straddling the mountainous climate of the Massif Central and the gentle Mediterranean climate of the Costieres-de-Nîmes, the AOP Duché d’Uzes is not only one of France’s newest appellations but historically one of it’s most ancient. This rugged region was the birthplace of the Volcae, an ancient Celtic confederation that at one time controlled a vast area stretching from northern Spain to Macedonia.
The Souchon family, who have farmed vineyards in this region for generations sold their fruit to a cooperative outfit for more than 80 years until 2010 when fourth generation Nicolas Souchon (who was also the assistant winemaker at Clos Saint Jean in Chateauneuf du Pape), together with the able assistance of Philippe Cambie decided to produce his own wines. ‘Mas des Volques’ Estate was created and a new winery built with fruit sourced only from the highest quality, older vineyards.
A rich, hefty Rhone that has a blockbuster finish.
Super dense inky black core with a deep dark red black hue. Intoxicating aromas of ripe black raspberries and liquorice engulf the olfactory senses with some blackberry, scorched earth and peppered herb scents also evident. Considerably sized, rich and exuberant, the opulently textured palate is saturated with a concentrate of plush black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur like flavours. Notions of blackberry, scorched earth and peppered herbs lie underneath. The ripe, chewy tannin structure largely concealed by the sheer weight of fruit. Powerful, deep and voluminous, it concludes with a long blockbuster finish. Rich and large scaled yet balanced.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15.5%
Other Reviews….
An impressive wine in every vintage I've been able to taste, the 2020 Duché D'Uzès Volcae is no exception and has a darker blackberry and black cherry-driven style as well as Provençal notes of saddle leather and pepper. This ripe, hedonistic, medium to full-bodied, wonderfully pure red is perfect for enjoying over the coming 7-8 years. The blend is 40% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and the rest Carignan that was 75% destemmed and aged in 15% new French oak. Drink 2023-2031.
92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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- 93
- Nick's Import
2022 Mas des Volques Urnia Rose

Duche d’Uzes, Rhone Valley, FRANCE

$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2024-2026)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Vibrant salmon orange colour. Jumping out of the glass are blood orange, cherry and water melon scents which are intermixed with hints of Turkish delight and wet stone. Buzzing with energy and deliciously fruity, blood orange, peach and spicy melon flavours are featured over a wet slate back drop. Crunchy acidity is counterpointed a beautifully rounded river stone like textural feel. Finishes dry, long and tangy. Great value!
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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- 92
- Nick's Import
2020 Mas des Volques Volcae

Duche d’Uzes, Rhone Valley, FRANCE

$26. 99
Bottle
$323.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 15.5%

Closure: Cork

Positioned on the border between the Rhône Valley and the Languedoc, and straddling the mountainous climate of the Massif Central and the gentle Mediterranean climate of the Costieres-de-Nîmes, the AOP Duché d’Uzes is not only one of France’s newest appellations but historically one of it’s most ancient. This rugged region was the birthplace of the Volcae, an ancient Celtic confederation that at one time controlled a vast area stretching from northern Spain to Macedonia.
The Souchon family, who have farmed vineyards in this region for generations sold their fruit to a cooperative outfit for more than 80 years until 2010 when fourth generation Nicolas Souchon (who was also the assistant winemaker at Clos Saint Jean in Chateauneuf du Pape), together with the able assistance of Philippe Cambie decided to produce his own wines. ‘Mas des Volques’ Estate was created and a new winery built with fruit sourced only from the highest quality, older vineyards.
A rich, hefty Rhone that has a blockbuster finish.
Super dense inky black core with a deep dark red black hue. Intoxicating aromas of ripe black raspberries and liquorice engulf the olfactory senses with some blackberry, scorched earth and peppered herb scents also evident. Considerably sized, rich and exuberant, the opulently textured palate is saturated with a concentrate of plush black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry liqueur like flavours. Notions of blackberry, scorched earth and peppered herbs lie underneath. The ripe, chewy tannin structure largely concealed by the sheer weight of fruit. Powerful, deep and voluminous, it concludes with a long blockbuster finish. Rich and large scaled yet balanced.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 15.5%
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An impressive wine in every vintage I've been able to taste, the 2020 Duché D'Uzès Volcae is no exception and has a darker blackberry and black cherry-driven style as well as Provençal notes of saddle leather and pepper. This ripe, hedonistic, medium to full-bodied, wonderfully pure red is perfect for enjoying over the coming 7-8 years. The blend is 40% Syrah, 35% Grenache, and the rest Carignan that was 75% destemmed and aged in 15% new French oak. Drink 2023-2031.
92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2020 Mas des Volques Esus

Duche d’Uzes, Rhone Valley, FRANCE

$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2024-2028)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Dense black as night core with a dark red black tinged hue. Pepper infused aromas of blackberry and liquorice intermingle with some earthy graphite like notes, dried herb and spicy dried meat scents. Rich, fleshy textured blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits overlay dried meat, earth and peppered herb elements. Ripe, slightly chewy mouth feel with polished yet sturdy tannins. Concludes plush and juicy.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%
Other Reviews…..
As to the reds, the 2020 Duche D'Uzes Esus is also pretty and elegant, which is very much in the style of the vintage. Offering notes of black raspberries, violets, and flowers, it has good ripeness, medium body, fine tannins, and outstanding length.
89-92 points
JebDunnuck.com

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2021 Mont-Redon Reserve Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Mont-Redon is one of Chateauneuf-du-Pape’s largest estate’s with almost 100 hectares under vine and has one of the longest histories in the entire Rhône Valley. The estate has passed through many families over the centuries, but it’s modern history really started in 1923 with the then manager, Henri Plantin. Henri was a colleague and contemporary of Baron Pierre Le Roy de Boiseaumarié, the man credited with spearheading the creation of France’s entire AOC system in 1936. It was Henri’s drive and vision that established the estate as one of the ‘Grand Crus’ in Chateauneuf du Pape. Since 2017 Mont-Redon has been managed by Pierre Fabre, Henri’s great-great-grandson who has brought with him a renewed enthusiasm for producing the very finest wines.
Mont-Redon also produce a great value Cotes du Rhone. The 2021 vintage is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah destemmed and fermented in stainless steel with about two weeks on skins and gentle pump-overs to promote a fine tannin structure. It then sees a further 8 months maturation in tank.
Gorgeous aromatics, succulent fruit and a long finish make for a very seductive Cotes du Rhone.
Deep black dark red colour with a bright dark purple hue. Gorgeous aromatics of spicy dark raspberries and liquorice infused with Herbs du Provence show a perfumed like intensity out of the glass with notions of earthy incense and peppered meats also evident. Medium to full bodied with a juicy texture and plenty of power, dark raspberry, liquorice and dark cherry fruits engulf the mouth with infusions of Herbs du Provence, earthy incense characters and spicy pepper lying underneath. Good freshness with ripe, slightly chewy tannins, the long aftertaste layered with succulent fruit and pepper. A real surprise packet!
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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Ripe and generous with complex red and black fruit character plus a slew of spice, licorice and old balsamic vinegar aromas. This is an excellent Cotes-du-Rhone that's not a jot too rich. The tannins and bitter chocolate character build impressively at the long finish. Drink or hold.
93 points
JamesSuckling.com

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2020 Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallel 45 Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$32. 99
Bottle
$395.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Cork

A blend of 55% Grenache and 40% Syrah with the rest made up of Mourvedre, Carignan and Cinsault. Totally opaque black dark red core with a dark red hue. A fragrant mix of dark raspberry, red liquorice and dark cherry scents emanates from the glass followed by scorched earth, incense and peppered herb notes. Medium bodied the palate features juicy dark raspberry and cherry fruits over a back drop of red liquorice, infusions of incense, herbs du Provence and peppered earth. Slightly grainy tannins finishing with good freshness to the mid length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Pierre Amadieu Roulepierre Cotes du Rhone - DAMAGED LABEL

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

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$19. 99
Bottle
$239.88 Dozen

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Pierre Amadieu is a family-owned domaine established in 1929 in the village of Gigondas. Wines are made, matured and bottled on the estate, which now covers 140 hectares. Pierre is in charge of winemaking and maturation, while his uncle Claude runs the vineyard.
Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah this is a vibrant modern style of Cotes du Rhone. Very deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat scents. Juicy dark cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits flood the mid weighted palate with scorched earth, dried meat and peppered herb characters lying underneath. Fleshy mouthfeel with slightly chewy tannins. Concludes long, spicy and succulent.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2020 Pierre Amadieu Roulepierre Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$22. 99
Bottle
$275.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 14%

Closure: Stelvin

Pierre Amadieu is a family-owned domaine established in 1929 in the village of Gigondas. Wines are made, matured and bottled on the estate, which now covers 140 hectares. Pierre is in charge of winemaking and maturation, while his uncle Claude runs the vineyard.
Made from a blend of Grenache and Syrah this is a vibrant modern style of Cotes du Rhone. Very deep dark red core with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry, black cherry and liquorice aromas are interwoven with scorched earth, dried herb and peppered meat scents. Juicy dark cherry, black raspberry and liquorice fruits flood the mid weighted palate with scorched earth, dried meat and peppered herb characters lying underneath. Fleshy mouthfeel with slightly chewy tannins. Concludes long, spicy and succulent.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14%

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2007 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Cuvee de Mon Aieul Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$350. 00
Bottle
$4200.00 Dozen

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

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There are 1,800 cases of the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Mon Aieul (100% tank-aged Grenache). It represents an awesome naked/virginal expression of Grenache from three vineyard parcels planted in sand, clay, and limestone soils. After tasting this wine on five separate occasions, I can state with certainty, it has the most saturated color of any Mon Aieul produced to date. Moreover, its perfume of blueberry liqueur, black raspberries, licorice, roasted meat juices, and lavender is incredible. Full-bodied power, a multilayered mouthfeel, tremendous purity, and awesome concentration put this wine in a class by itself. This sensational Chateauneuf du Pape is still very young, and 3-4 years of cellaring is required. It should be a modern day legend and last for nearly two decades.

Brothers Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usseglio have been accomplishing amazing things. To reiterate, the 2007s are the most profound wines Thierry and Jean-Pierre have ever produced.
100 points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate #185 - October 2009

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The thickest, richest and most extravagant Cuvee du Mon Aieul ever produced is unquestionably the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul! Almost all old-vine Grenache brought up in tank (no new wood), it tastes like the raw essence of Grenache and has off-the-hook aromas and flavors of black raspberries, cassis, cured meats, licorice and incense. Massively rich and textured, with a full, layered mid-palate and sweet tannin, it's still an adolescent that drinks well today, due its insane amount of fruit, but will be even better in 2-3 years and have 20-25 years of overall longevity.
99 points
Jebb Dunnuck - eRobertParker.com - September 2015

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2016 Saint-Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes

Gigondas, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$44. 99
Bottle
$539.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

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

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

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

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

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2013 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Le Hauts-Lieux Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$165. 00
Bottle
$1980.00 Dozen

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

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Totally opaque black dark red colour with a very dark red hue. Intense black raspberry and liquorice aromas are complimented by earthy leather, dried herb and peppered meat notes. Medium bodied black cherry and liquorice flavours run into tertiary earth and leather characters with some dried herbs and peppered meats in the background. Sturdy yet balanced tannin structure with earthy leather characters lingering on the aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 14.5%

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2015 Agly Brothers Cotes du Roussillon Villages

Cotes du Roussillon, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils with black raspberry, incense, dried meat, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and pepper notes ensuing. Rich, dense and chewy the intensely flavoured palate is engulfed with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruit which overlays a back drop of scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper. Ripe firm tannins give the back palate a grippy feel. Outstanding power with a long spicy black cherry, liquorice, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

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

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2015 Agly Brothers Cotes du Roussillon Villages

Cotes du Roussillon, FRANCE

$42. 99
Bottle
$515.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Cork

Impenetrable inky black colour with a very deep black dark red hue. Heady ripe black cherry and liquorice aromas sail through the nostrils with black raspberry, incense, dried meat, scorched earth, subtle herbs du Provence and pepper notes ensuing. Rich, dense and chewy the intensely flavoured palate is engulfed with opulent black raspberry, liquorice and black cherry fruit which overlays a back drop of scorched earth, dried meats and spicy blackpepper. Ripe firm tannins give the back palate a grippy feel. Outstanding power with a long spicy black cherry, liquorice, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 5-6 years.
Alc. 15%

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

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2017 Aix Rose

Provence, FRANCE

$27. 99
Bottle
$335.88 Dozen

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 13%

Closure: Stelvin

A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Cinsault. Translucent salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Fragrant scents of peaches, strawberries and light musk drift from the glass with a stony mineral underlay and hints of spicy citrus also present. Possessing good intensity and vibrancy the palate dishes up mouth watering flavours of peach, tangy citrus fruits and light musk. Finishes dry with crisp acidity and flinty mineral infusions. Tangy medium length aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13%

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2013 Aix Rose

Provence, FRANCE

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: 1 - 2 Years (2016-2017)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Brilliant translucent salmon pink colour with a watery lightly pink tinged hue. Aromas of raspberries, strawberries, musk and subtle Turkish delight. Light with a very dry finish the palate possesses elegantly textured flavours of cherries, raspberries and a faint touch of musk followed by some spice. Clean vibrant finish with well balanced acidity. Aftertaste of cherries, raspberries and spice.
Drink over the next 1-2 years
Alc 12.5%

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2018 Alma Cersius Jardin des Charmes Cinsault Grenache Rose

Coteaux de Beziers, FRANCE

$16. 99
Bottle
$203.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2019-2020)

ABV: 12.5%

Closure: Stelvin

Translucent very pale salmon colour with a watery hue. Aromas of peaches and raspberries mix with hints of musk and spice. Very light and dry the palate is subtlety flavoured with citrus, raspberries, light infusions of musk and spice. Crisp finish with a moderate aftertaste.
Drink over the next 12 months.
Alc. 12.5%

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2018 Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges

Chinon, Loire Valley, FRANCE

$39. 99
Bottle
$479.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2020-2024)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Cork

Excellent depth of colour with a midnight black core and a bright dark purple red hue. Soaring out of the glass is a fragrant bouquet of crushed red currants and cherries infused with herbs and a whiff of violets. Earth, tobacco and spice notes ensue. On the palate vibrant acidity underpins lively ripe red currant and raspberry fruits with infusions of fresh herbs, a stony earthiness and spice then moving in. Dryish finish with slightly chalky tannins and a delicious crunchy red fruited conclusion that’s infused with violets.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2016 Cercius Cotes du Rhone

Cotes du Rhone, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$17. 99
Bottle
$215.88 Dozen

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

ABV: 15%

Closure: Synthetic Cork

Fabulously juicy with a real explosion of fruit.

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

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

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2018 Chateau Barbebelle Cuvee Madeleine Rose

Provence, FRANCE

$34. 99
Bottle
$419.88 Dozen

Minimum 12 bottles

Cellar: Drink now (2020)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Translucent very pale salmon pink colour. Aromas of peach, ripe cherry, blood orange, pomegranate and light musk. Round and supple in the mouth, delicious peach, raspberry and blood orange fruits show excellent intensity over a stony mineral back drop. Finishes dry with a light tang, lively acidity and a long fruity mineral infused aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 13.5%

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2018 Chateau Barbebelle Rose Fleuri

Provence, FRANCE

$29. 99
Bottle
$359.88 Dozen

Cellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2019-2021)

ABV: 13.5%

Closure: Diam Cork

Made from a blend of 50% Grenache, 40% Cinsault and 10% Syrah grapes. Translucent pale pink tinged colour with a watery hue. Very intense and perfumed like nose of peaches, subtle rose petals, raspberries, musk and faint stony notes. Delicious peach, raspberry and musk flavours supplely coat the palate with underlying light wet stone characters. Beautifully rounded mouthfeel finishing dry and brisk with a long delightfully moreish aftertaste.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 13.5%

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2020 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin Pre-Arrival Offer

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$675. 00
Bottle
$8100.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Enveloping nose of super-ripe orange, pomegranate and cigar leaf that’s still very youthful and needs time to reveal its myriad nuances. Also notes of licorice, dried herbs and rose petals. Enormous concentration, silkiness and finesse on the expansive palate. Extravagant in the best sense of that word! The finish gets finer, the closer it gets to infinity. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
99 points
James Suckling
Tasted from foudre, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin is approximately 60% Mourvèdre (from the same parcel, year after year), with the balance a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. Ripe plums and truffle-like notes mark the nose, while the palate is full-bodied and rich, with a long, velvety finish. Showing even more complexity and length than the regular bottling, there's a chance this could reach a triple-digit score down the road.
97-99 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate
Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Homage A Jacque Perrin was tasted out of foudre and is clearly another brilliant vintage here. I always find this cuvée, which is almost all Mourvedre, to offer more blue fruit characteristics in its youth, and the 2020 is no exception, offering tons of blueberry, cassis, and black raspberry as well as notes of smoked meat, tobacco, graphite, and peppery herbs. With remarkable purity, full-bodied richness, building yet incredible tannins, and the same straight, focused, powerful mouthfeel of the classic cuvée, it's not going to show its full potential until a solid decade after the vintage and it will be a 30-year wine.
97-99 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Gorgeous florality on the nose, fresh rose petals and sweet red fruits, so beguiling and tempting. Beautiful fragranced fruit on the palate, the roses really continue all the way, edging the fruit and giving the palate such scent. Tannins are smooth and well integrated and this has a gorgeous texture, full and generous but silky smooth and so delectable. Excellent acidity gives freshness and energy and underpins the flavours giving a lovely hit of spiced liquorice, caramelised nuts and cola cubes. Feels really well worked, intense and concentrated but excellent definition and focus. A stylish and seductive wine. Hold onto for a few years. 5% Counoise completes the blend. Drink: 2025 - 2048.
98 points
Georgina Hindle - Decanter
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2018 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$240. 00
Bottle
$2880.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
At the moment, Beaucastel's 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape bucks the vintage trend toward open, expressive wines, seeming a bit closed on the nose and tight on the palate. It also shows a bit more depth and tannin than many of its peers. A blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 15% Syrah, 10% Counoise and smaller amounts of other permitted varieties (including some white grapes), it delivers hints of mixed red berries and garrigue, a medium to full-bodied feel in the mouth, some dusty tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish. Give it another couple of years to soften and reopen, then drink it over the next decade and a half. Drink 2022 - 2037.
95+ points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (Dec 2020)
Deep ruby. Cherry, blueberry, smoky mineral and pungent floral qualities on the perfumed nose, along with spice and garrigue flourishes. Sappy and well-concentrated red and dark fruit preserve flavors show surprising and welcome energy for their depth and pick up candied lavender and spice nuances as the wine opens out. Closes very long and lively, with chewy tannins framing floral pastille and dark berry notes. Drink 2025 - 2035.
94 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
Very rich aromas of blackberries, chocolate and crushed stones. Some cloves and black pepper, too. Medium-bodied with round, juicy tannins that are soft, polished and nicely integrated into the wine. Delicious finish. Very drinkable now, but will improve with age.
94 points
JamesSuckling.com
Moving to the reds, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape showed nicely with a deep ruby/purple color as well as classic Beaucastel aromas and flavors of darker currents, blueberries, smoked meats, black licorice and roasted herbs. With medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, clean, elegant texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, this seamless, elegant Beaucastel will be approachable in its youth, yet still have 20+ years of prime drinking. Drink 2020 - 2038.
94 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Really pure in profile and alluring in feel, with cassis and cherry puree flavors seamlessly layered with melted red licorice and fruitcake notes. A dash of roasted apple wood underscores the finish, letting the fruit be the primary player. Subtle mesquite and incense accents are tucked in the background for now. Approachable, but no rush. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Vaccarèse, Terret, Muscardin, Clairette, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Picardan and Roussanne. Drink now through 2038.
95 points
James Molesworth - Wine Spectator
A tight and compelling tannic structure, muscular and knitted down at this stage, rich and concentrated with blackberries and olive paste. Needs a few years, but already you can discern the floral aromatics that overlay the core, and this is going to evolve into a beautiful Beaucastel. Organic. Blend completed by 10% Counoise, 10% blend of Vaccarese, Terret Noir, Muscardin Clairette, Picpoul, Picardan Bouroulence, plus 10% Roussanne and 5% Cinsault. Drinking Window 2022 - 2044.
95 points
Jane Anson - Decanter

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2019 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$799. 00
Bottle
$9588.00 Dozen

Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
Marvelously complex, deeply fruited and massively concentrated yet wonderfully drinkable, the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin challenges the number of superlatives that can be thrown at it. Scents of violets, tree bark, truffle, purple raspberries and blackberries all appear on the nose, while the full-bodied palate is rich, dense and velvety, and the finish shows enormous richness and length. Breathtaking stuff. Drink 2025 - 2045.
100 points
Joe Czerwinski - Wine Advocate (May 2022)
Glass-staining ruby. A deeply perfumed bouquet features black raspberry, cherry liqueur, boysenberry, exotic spice and floral scents that show outstanding definition and smoky mineral lift. Sweet and penetrating in the mouth, offering wonderfully concentrated black and blue fruit preserve, violet pastille, spicecake and savory herb flavors that possess unlikely vivacity for their depth. The strikingly long, floral- and spice-driven finish is shaped by steadily building tannins that play nicely with the wine's intense fruit. Drink 2028 - 2041.
98 points
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
The tiny production 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin is the customary blend of roughly 60% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache, and the rest Syrah and Cinsault that’s brought up in foudre. One sexy, powerful, full-bodied Southern Rhône, it sports a dense purple hue as well as a kaleidoscope-like array of blueberry, scorched earth, candied violets, pepper, and some almost northern Rhône-like meaty, smoky nuances. Full-bodied and incredibly pure, with a stacked mid-palate and ripe, supple tannins, it’s another vintage of this cuvée that will undoubtedly offer pleasure in it youth yet won’t hit prime time for a solid 7-8 years, and it should see its 30th birthday in fine form. Drink 2028 - 2049.
99 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Such beautiful black cherries, fresh earth, sage, basil and flowers on the nose, following through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and an attractive, lightly chewy finish. This is very long and fresh with balance and purity. Give it five or six years to come around and show itself.
96 points
JamesSucking.com
Aromatically lifted, strongly showing the floral, violet, dimension of Mourvèdre. Very silky and stylish, luxurious but not opulent. Ripe, with great tannic finesse, amply weighted, but more a vintage about finesse than power. Very well balanced, almost drinkable already. It will age on its balance, not for as long as some recent vintages perhaps, but that's of no great consequence – it’s still an exceptional wine. Around 60% of the blend comes from old-vine Mourvèdre from their Courrieux vineyard. Grapes are destemmed, fermented in tronconic wooden vats using natural yeasts after a brief cold maceration, with regular punching down. Drink 2023 - 2045.
98 points
Matt Walls - Decanter

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2015 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2028-2033)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

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

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

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

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

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2006 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$199. 00
Bottle
$2388.00 Dozen

Cellar: 5 - 8 Years (2015-2018)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Opaque dark red black colour with very deep dark red hue. The nose is perfumed delivering aromas of black cherry, dark plum and raspberry followed by some confectionary and earthy cedar end notes. Medium to full bodied with flavours of black cherry, spice and blackberry followed by some underlying earth, meat and pepper characters. Fine grained dry but balanced tannin structure – slightly more tight knit than the 2005 vintage. Long aftertaste of earthy meat like characters, black cherry and spice.
Cellar 5-8 years (2015-2018).
Alc 14.5%

Other Reviews….
As I stated last year, there is no Hommage a Jacques Perrin in 2006, but Beaucastel’s 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is performing even better from bottle than it did last year. Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin, this explosively rich Chateauneuf is a stronger effort than the 2005, 2004, or 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028.
95 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

Powerful, with a round, almost creamy core of blackberry and raspberry fruit all layered with cocoa, sweet toast, mesquite and fig paste. Long and rich through the finish. Still quite primal, with lots in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2030. 17,500 cases made.
95 points
Wine Spectator

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2007 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$250. 00
Bottle
$3000.00 Dozen

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Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more.
96 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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2016 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$220. 00
Bottle
$2640.00 Dozen

Cellar: 10 - 15 Years (2029-2034)

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

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

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

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

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2007 Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage A Jacques Perrin Magnum (3000ml)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$3250. 00
Bottle
$39000.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Other reviews….
No Hommage a Jacques Perrin was made in 2008, but the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is an utterly perfect wine. Composed of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache, this prodigious effort boasts an inky/blue/purple color to the rim in addition to an exceptional bouquet of camphor, roasted meats, blueberries, black cherries, black currants, truffles, beef blood, pepper, and incense. The sumptuous aromatics are followed by a wine of compelling intensity, full-bodied power, perfect balance, laser-like focus, and a finish that lasts more than a minute. The 2007's texture reminds me of the 1998 Jacques Perrin, and the freshness of the fruit and explosive aromatics are to die for. There are only 500 cases of this legend in the making, but for those lucky enough to find any, it will last for 40-60 years.
100 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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

Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone, FRANCE

$1500. 00
Bottle
$18000.00 Dozen

ABV: 14.5%

Closure: Cork

Other reviews….
No Hommage a Jacques Perrin was made in 2008, but the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin is an utterly perfect wine. Composed of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache, this prodigious effort boasts an inky/blue/purple color to the rim in addition to an exceptional bouquet of camphor, roasted meats, blueberries, black cherries, black currants, truffles, beef blood, pepper, and incense. The sumptuous aromatics are followed by a wine of compelling intensity, full-bodied power, perfect balance, laser-like focus, and a finish that lasts more than a minute. The 2007's texture reminds me of the 1998 Jacques Perrin, and the freshness of the fruit and explosive aromatics are to die for. There are only 500 cases of this legend in the making, but for those lucky enough to find any, it will last for 40-60 years.
100 points
Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate

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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.

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