Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The estate's flagship cuvée, always at the top of international rankings. The robe is dark with purple reflections. On the nose, the still discreet aromas of crushed black fruits and garrigue are just waiting to melt into a noble and fresh... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The power of a Provençal terroir with scents of garrigue, combined with the finesse of old Grenache allows this cuvée to develop aromas of red fruit (strawberry) and black fruit (blackberry). The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les... ... more

Eric Texier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

This wine is from a 80+ year-old vines in a north-facing parcel in the Crau in the North Eastern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on classic galets roulés soils. They are organically farmed and harvested by hand. Whole-cluster fermentation with native... ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Renaissance 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep red robe in appearance. Delicate nose with aromas of milky black fruits and a vanilla and woody side. Soft and elegant attack. The intensity rises on the fruity then the vanilla / butter side with a rich and creamy finish. Blend: 60% Grenache,... ... more

Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne Les Genievrieres Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

Situated on the same terroir as the white wine of the same name, the Pinots in the Genièvrières have been planted in three different places: two on quite shallow soil cover, bringing structure to the wine; and the third on terraces that have more... ... more

Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne La Myotte Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

This vineyard is situated on a slope in Cruzille that was known historically for its reds. La Myotte is quite a cold terroir where the flowering period is often difficult, and the grapes ripen late. This leads to excellent wines in warmer years. La... ... more

Domaine Jerome Gradassi Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

Opaque ruby. Aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, along with hints of licorice and wood smoke. Broad, palate-coating cassis and bitter cherry flavors are enlivened by subtle floral and spice nuances. Rich yet lively wine, with strong closing punch,... ... more

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2019 Red Wine - France

La Cuvée Imperiale is from Domaine Raymond Usseglio's oldest vines, most of them 100 years old (planted in 1901-1902.) Extremely low yields (16-18 h/h) guarantee a wine that is dense and profound. The ancient Grenache vines bring to this cuvee... ... more

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu 2019 Red Wine - France

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu is an uncompromising, philosopher's wine. This is a wine of great depth. It is powerful, dense and well bred. A wine that can be laid down for many years. Ripe, juicy and well-formed, with a core of... ... more

Domaine Saint Prefert Isabel Ferrando Chateauneuf-du-Pape Colombis (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

Grenache from three parcels: Colombis with a sandy soil, les Roues with a predominately clay soil, and le Cristia with a sandy soil. The vines average 60 years-old. Whole-cluster fermented and aged in neutral demi-muids for 18 months. One of my... ... more

Domaine Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin Estournelles St Jacques Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Here too the nose is dominated by a pungent combination of reduction and wood toast. There is excellent delineation to the exceptionally ripe, intense and tautly muscular flavors that brim with minerality on the dusty, austere and chiseled finale.... ... more

Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee la Cote Ronde 2018 Red Wine - France

One of Autard's top wines. The Cote Ronde parcel is vinified separately and is aged 16 months in 100% new French oak barrels. It is an intensely concentrated, lush-textured wine with vivid dark fruit, spice, chocolate and oak flavors. Autard only... ... more

Domaine Blain-Gagnard Pommard 2019 Red Wine - France

Pommard is a wine of fullness and sturdiness, especially when compared to the finessed and perfumed wines found in the neighboring village of Volnay. This Pommard shows the density typical of old vines but with pretty aromatics of flowers and herbs... ... more

Stephane Aviron Fleurie Domaine de la Madriere 2019 Red Wine - France

This Fleurie shows very similar characteristics to a fine Moulin a Vent with loads of ripe jammy fruit and rich, structured tannins. ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

Taking things up a notch, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a much bigger, richer wine. It’s similarly colored, with a medium ruby/purple hue as well as a killer nose of kirsch liqueur, lavender, herbes de Provence, Asian spices,... ... more

Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

Powerful and well-constituted wine, a strong ruby color with a purple tinge. It gives a complex nose of cinnamon, cooked fruits and morello cherry. After a rich and firm attack, the mouth expresses vanilla and peppery aromas which persist to the... ... more

Lecheneaut Nuits-Saint-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes 2017 Red Wine - France

The deep color shows a remarkable stability during ageing. In its youth, the wine expresses a certain sobriety. Earthy nuances and wild fruits such as prune mix with strawberry and several floral notes. ... more

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas Excellence 2017 Red Wine - France

Ideal to taste with lamb, roast pigeon, duck, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, game and cheeses. Blend: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah Lastly, the 2019 Cornas La Sabarotte is a candidate for the wine of the vintage in Cornas, and it’s about as thrilling... ... more

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Pommard 2019 Red Wine - France

Once again there is evident ripeness yet an appealingly cool quality to the red berry and dark currant scents that display a mentholated top note. The sleek, intense and delineated medium-bodied flavors possess a certain mid-palate tenderness as... ... more

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Gevrey-Chambertin Craipillot Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Craipillot 1er Cru is slightly diffuse on the nose, those fragrant red fruit and rose petal notes just need something to bind them together to gain more focus. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry, fine grip and... ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep red robe, pulling on purple hints. Aromas of wild strawberry-raspberry onthe nose, with a spicy and toasted touch. Lots of gluttony. Fresh attack on the fruit, spicy notes that line the mouth and bring a sensual and chocolate finish. A perfect... ... more

Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Les Sables de la Crau 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 100% Grenache Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Sables De La Crau is all Grenache from pure sand soils that was brought up in demi-muids. It's one of the bigger wines in the lineup, yet still shows an incredible sense of purity and... ... more

Domaine Johann Michel Cornas Cuvee Mere Michel 2019 Red Wine - France

This is a showstopper red made from 100% Sérine, the aromatic and uniquely Northern Rhône variance of Syrah. It's a haunting, complex wine marked by hints of violet, ore, blood and steel, but also a core of luscious blueberry and preserved-plum... ... more

Domaine Clusel-Roch Cotes du Rhone Les Vergers 2019 Red Wine - France

The 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les Vergers is all Syrah from the plateau above Ampuis. While a bit simple on the nose, laden with cherry fruit, it's nicely silky and medium-bodied on the palate, finishing with a pleasant dusting of ripe tannins. It should... ... more

Domaine Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie Les Schistes 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep ruby color. Nose hints at red fruit, blue fruit and a touch of cola. Supple texture with lovely Syrah spice underneath. Round, with nice underlying acidity and well-integrated tannin on the finish. Vibrant, mineral-accented blackberry,... ... more

Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee des Peupliers 2019 Red Wine - France

Concentrated and forward, this is produced from a blend of grapes from the domaine's own vineyards and purchased fruit, mostly sourced in the Côte de Nuits. The result is quite successful, with bright, fresh, high-toned pomegranate and cherry... ... more

Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A deep red in color, the nose is presented with complex aromas that are dominated by black fruit and delicate oak sensations. Overall, the nose is pure and intense. The palate transitions with a powerful attack of round and elegant tannins.... ... more

Huber-Verdereau Volnay 2019 Red Wine - France

Domaine Huber-Verdereau Volnay is a wine of an elegant finesse that opens quite quickly. The ideal marriage will be made with lamb, poultry and white meats. It can be kept for up to 10 years. A restrained, cool, elegant and exuberantly spicy nose... ... more

Domaine Paul Autard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

Light green-gold in color, with aromas and flavors of pear, apricot, melon and honey. Enjoy it young and moderately chilled. Blend: 34% Grenache Blanc, 33% Clairette, 33% Roussanne Alluring, with shortbread, creamed white peach and honeysuckle notes... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Chambolle-Musigny Combe d'Orveau Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Picked early this year, as the grapes ripened rapidly without getting blocked by hydric stress. Bright purple with a sunny gourmand style, blacker fruit behind but with a fine ripe strawberry note also through the middle. A touch of sucrosity here... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru comes from old vines planted just after Wwii. The wine is spicy, deep, rich and full. The 2019 Morey-Saint-Denis La Riotte 1er Cru is stubborn and austere on the nose at the moment, red... ... more

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2019 Red Wine - France

What makes the Réservé so singular? Very old vines, low yields and a natural winemaking approach makes the bases, but it's in the microclimate of the north facing terroir of slopes that it forges its character. Lastly, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du... ... more

Domaine Guillot-Broux Macon-Cruzille Beaumont Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

This vineyard is east facing, as are all of the vineyards in Cruzille. It is situated mid-slope, with 10,000 plants/hectare, and the soil is Bathonian clayey-limestone. On this rich soil, it is important to rein in the vines in order to let the... ... more

Dominique Gallois Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The appellation Gevrey-Chambertin Village is made up of a blend of 10 parcels situated around the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, which allows an excellent, fully-rounded cuvée to be put together. The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes offers... ... more

Julien Barge Cote Rotie Les Cotes 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Cote-Rotie Les Cotes is a sublime red wine that stays persistent and pleasing from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of black fruit, licorice, sandalwood, and shading... ... more

Julien Barge Saint Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Saint-Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy is smooth-sailing and delicious from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine excels with lovely aromas and flavors of black fruit, hints of aromatic flowers, and tangy... ... more

Domaine les Grands Bois Rasteau Cuvee Marc 2019 Red Wine - France

Full, rich, and concentrated, this classically styled Rasteau offers up loads of black fruits, minerality, earth, and spice. This will benefit from a few years in the cellar, and will keep improving for at least a decade. Blend: 50% Grenache, 25%... ... more