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
A bright and fresh vintage for the perennial favorite. Red plums and fersh herbs comingle on the nose. The palate is super silky in texture with loads of dark cherry, violets, spiced garrigue all unfolding into a wave of velvet... Read More
Opaque magenta. Spice-tinged aromas of dark berry and cherry liqueur, vanilla and lavender pick up a smoky mineral accent with aeration. This offers plush red/blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that take a darker turn through... 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
Blackberry, brambleberry, violet, black-pepper and tobacco aromas. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek, fine tannins and fresh acidity. Supple and juicy with a delicious balance of fruit and spice. 50% garnacha, 35% mourvedre,... 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