At Blason du Rhone, stony and chalky-clayey soils produce full bodied complex wines, deep colors and a powerful complex bouquet. Sustainable growth is the rule with minimal chemical treatments applied, plowing, short pruning and... Read More
Instantly impressive, this wine reveals its class from the start. Typical red berry, brambly fruit underpinned by subtle oaky nuances, lovely sweet spice, warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon. The flavours are densely packed,... Read More
An outstanding French white, especially at this price point, the Cotes du Rhone Blanc from Les Hauts de Barville is one of the best we've ever tasted. This Rhone white is loaded with aromas of green apple, melon and citrus.... Read More
This Chateauneuf du Pape based estate continues to go from strength to strength, as Brotte fashions a bevy of beautiful red wines from throughout the Southern Rhone. In almost all cases, the wines over-deliver like the 2017 Cotes... Read More
Refined style, with a tightly focused beam of bitter cherry and raspberry fruit laced with subtle tea, sandalwood and savory notes. Gently perfumed finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2030. 5,500 cases... Read More
An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Their monumental 2015 & 2016 vintages were a tough... Read More
Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the Gigognan Cotes du Rhone is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband and wife team Anne and... Read More
Eye: Deep and dark red. Shiny. Nose: Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Palate: Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Overall: Full with a long finish and plenty... Read More
This juicy blend is 50% Grenache, 35% Carignan and 15% Mourvedre. Vino Echeverria hails from Echeverria's closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean, which helps this gem express unique aromas and flavors. The wine is raised in... Read More
Named after the first generation of the Boisson family who first planted vines in the Southern Rhone, these vineyards date back to the 1700's. The Elisabeth Chambellan is created from their oldest current vines, which are... Read More
Font de Joubert are made by the Charrier family from old vines, many over 100 years old. These gnarly old vines produce a concentrated grape juice from a number of small plots that are co-fermented. Almost entirely Grenache, just... Read More
"Silky, medium bodied and ready to drink with loads of spiced black fruit and underlying hints of minerals and earth tones carried along by a core of fine tannins." The Wine Buyer, 91 Points
High pitched fruit aromas with nice depth to the briary, earth tones and red fruit. Pure and punchy on the palate. Unadulterated, crunchy, silky, ripe and fresh berries coat the palate. The lip-smacking finish begs for some charcuterie.... Read More
Maison Louis Bernard, headquartered in Gigondas, was founded in 1976 in the heart of the Southern Rhone Valley. Over the last 50 years they have gathered together over thirty grapegrowers under their umbrella, producing a range... Read More