80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre Lovers of the wines of the Rhone Valley may have noticed a certain homogenization creeping into their favorite tipples as the summers get progressively warmer and the grapes progressively riper. More and more...

I am always of two minds when I come across a wine like this. Firstly, I could out of business selling wine this cheaply! I mean a case of $18 Lirac weighs the same and takes the same amount of effort to unpack, stock, repack and ship as a case of...

Importer's Notes:  The domaine consists of 3.5 hectares of vineyards, all of which are located within the boundaries of the town of Ampuis and are entitled to the Cote Rotie appellation. The vines are dispersed among six separate parcels:...

Wine Spectator: This is lively, with bright black cherry and blackberry coulis flavors racing along, lined with a fresh sanguine note and backed by a minerally edge on the finish. A flash of bay leaf in the background adds range. Drink now through 2030...

Importer's Notes: Since the 2004 vintage, we have expanded our work with the Levet family to include a second bottling of Cote Rotie known as “Les Journaries”, a cuvée drawn from grapes harvested from old vines in the “La...

Winemaker Notes This wine has a deep garnet color with purplish hues. The first nose is complex and after a slight aeration it releases aromas of stewed small black fruits and candied cherry. On the palate, we detect a nice acidity with well-present...

2019 Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vielles Vignes  Oh my goodness, don’t we love wines like this!?  Classic Chateauneuf du Pape, with its heady but ethereal bouquet and ravishing, ravishing fruit, has no real...

Tasting Notes:  Freshly crushed black and red fruits and sweet spices envelop the palate. Made from a blend of Syrah and old Grenache vines, this fruity wine will perfectly accompany your meals.

Winery Notes:  Varieties: Carignan, Grenache - Situated in Sainte-Cécile-Les-Vignes, Domaine Rouge-Bleu takes inspiration from biodynamic principles on all of its 8.5ha, of which half rest in the Côtes du Rhône Villages Sainte...

Winery Notes:  Varieties: Vermentino, Marsanne, Clairette Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette rose, Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Gros Manseng, Chenin Blanc, Muscat Petits Grains, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc. Hand-harvested early in the season to...

2010 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 

 Man, these 2019 Rhone reds continue to really impress. This vintage seems to have produced a bevy of Grenache-based lovelies with not only nicely concentrated fruit without excessive alcohol (no mean feat these days) but also fresh, lifted...

Appearance: Deep, almost black with purple reflections.  Nose: Intensely floral; followed by spice, wood and resin.  Mouth: Intense tannins when young that soften with age. Blackberry and blackcurrant.  Vineyard Notes: Steep terraced...

Importer's Notes:  Roughly 80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne.  Grapes are pressed upon arrival at the winery. After settling, about 50% of the must is fermented in barrel (1-year-old oak from top Burgundy producers such as Sauzet). The other 50% is...

 We still believe that there is no wine better in France than a good old fashioned Cotes du Rhone when you something savory, delicious, great with food and affordable. They’re so satisfying because of their vivid fruit, great freshness and the...

 We still believe that there is no wine better in France than a good old fashioned Cotes du Rhone when you something savory, delicious, great with food and affordable. They’re so satisfying because of their vivid fruit, great freshness and the...

Importer's Notes:  Jean-Louis Chave Selections, his négociant line which sources grapes from various areas in the northern Rhône, represents a more accessible way for the consumer to experience the wines of the Chave family. “Mon...

Winery Notes:  Nose:  Powerful and voluble aromas develop. The first nose is divided between aromas of yellow peach, mirabelle plum and quince jelly. Then come more floral notes reminiscent of broom and acacia flower.   In the end, a...

Wine Enthusiast 91 Points: Aromas of kirsch and violet petals introduce this fruity blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%). It's a lusciously textured, voluminous sip packed with concentrated flavors of raspberry coulis and...

Jeb Dunnuck 98 Points:  Leading off the single vineyard Hermitage whites, the 2018 Ermitage De L’Orée is all Marsanne, from the Les Murets lieu-dit, brought up mostly in used demi-muids. Orange blossom, crushed citrus, spice box,...

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate 96-98 Points:  The 2018 Ermitage le Méal is denser than the les Greffieux, boasting layers of blackberry fruit. It's full-bodied, rich, concentrated and tannic, with a long chewy finish that hints at mocha and...

Just about perfection in a glass, the 2017 Gigondas Le Claux got a few expletives in my notes. Made from 100% Grenache from a loamy, limestone parcel that’s a stone’s throw from the estate, just outside the village, it boasts a deep purple...

"Aromatically very deep, with blackberry fruits emerging from the oak chrysalis along with lavender notes. So silky, juicy and fine. Massy, thick and chewy tannins. Dark, black fruit compote on the palate, but fully dry. Remarkable depth and darkness of...

Winery Notes: SOIL TYPE : Quaternary stony soil with deposits. Parcels located on the lower terraced lands of the Gigondas Appellation.GRAPE VARIETY : Grenache 80 %, Mourvèdre 20 %.AGE OF THE VINES : 40 years old, on...

Jeb Dunnuck:  95-97 Points The 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Auguste Favier offers more kirsch and blackberry fruits as well as ample charcoal, earth, licorice, and spice nuances. It's full-bodied, incredibly concentrated, layered, and...