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

Andrew Murray Esperance Red Blend 2016 Red Wine - California

“Esperance�, which is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, from Paso Robles and Santa Ynez Valley vineyards. It is fashioned in the style of the great reds of Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape of France. Considered a ‘fine value’ by... ... more

Chateau Cos d'Estournel 2017 Red Wine - France

Dense and deep, Cos d’Estournel 2017 reveals itself withtastefulness and grace. On the palate its tannins are exquisite—silky and seductive—and it offers the sophistication of a trulygreat wine with the body of an exceptional Cos... ... more

Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas 2017 Red Wine - France

Blend: 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre The dark-fruited 2017 Gigondas looks to be another successful vintage for this cuvée. A blend of 75% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre, it's full-bodied, with rich, ripe tannins, ample... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

Romain Taupenot's wines have lots of zip and crunch about them in 2017, which is rarer than it should be. This wine, from a clay-based parcel of 0.56ha is bright, perfumed and well balanced, framed by 33% new wood and underpinned by acidity. La... ... more

Domaine Font du Vent Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A red and black fruit bouquet (cherries, blackberries), hints of garrigue, licorice and spice. This wine is ideal with slow cooked foods, baked leg of lamb with spring vegetables, a beef and vegetable casserole, slow cooked lamb shanks served with... ... more

Domaine Olivier Cuvee du Mont des Oliviers 2018 Red Wine - France

An intense nose of wild strawberries and grenadine. The mouth is supple, round, with flavors of juicy red fruit. Lasting finish. Perfect with with lamb, camembert or perhaps some pâté. ... more

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

With an ample and structured substance, this cuvée is well-balanced, whose notes of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), combined with aromas of violets, cover a long and silky mouth, all in nerve. Pair this wine alongside dishes based on... ... more

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

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 Pieretti Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Medium bodied and crunchy with a bit more structure and freshness than you expect, but laced with the wildness of garrigue and Southern France. Blend: 70% Nielluccio, 30% Grenache ... 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 d'Ardhuy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2017 White Wine - France

Domaine d'Ardhuy Bourgogne Chardonnay was vinified from 100% Chardonnay. The vines come from different plots in Burgundy, which are characterized by clay-limestone soils. These warm up quickly - ideal conditions for white wine vines. A charming... ... 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

Domaine Ludovic Engelvin Clos Serre-Cabanis Gard Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Mourvèdre and Grenache from a historic vineyard site give this elegant and profound red, replete with wild herbs, spice, and a chewy, stony tannin. Blend: 60% Mourvèdre, 40% Grenache ... 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 des Hauts Chassis Crozes-Hermitage Esquisse 2017 Red Wine - France

Sleek and fresh, with cherry and plum paste flavors racing through, flecked with anise and violet notes. Shows a flash of incense on the finish. Drink now through 2020. ... more

Guigal Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2017 Red Wine - France

Deep dark red. Spices and mature red fruits on the nose. Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts, and red fruit. 70% old Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, 5% others. Not yet bottled, the... ... more

Domaine Gauby Muntada Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2015 Red Wine - France

Medium purple. Wild, aromatic bouquet of blackberries, balsamic, anise, and herbs de Provence, with traces of leather and black pepper. Complex and well-crafted, this is a beautiful, classically styled Roussillon wine that's just starting to hit its... ... 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

Pascal Granger Julienas Clos des Poulettes 2017 Red Wine - France

Garnet color with scents of violet and aroma of red fruits. In the mouth, it is a tasty balance, the terroir of the clos gives it a finesse and a grain different from the traditional Juliénas produced by the Domaine. ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2018 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). ... 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

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail 2020 Red Wine - France

“Les Hauts de Montmirail� is Brusset’s top cuvée. The winery itself is a large and important domaine with vineyards spread through the southern Rhône, primarily in Gigondas and its neighbouring villages. It was among the first estates to... ... more

Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond Cote-Rotie Les Rochains 2017 Red Wine - France

The 2017 Les Rochains from Domaine Bonnefond offers deep aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and a soft, subtle smokiness. The palate is structured yet elegant, with velvety tannins and notes of licorice, black pepper, and well integrated oak. A... ... 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 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 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 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 Confuron-Cotetidot Nuits-St-Georges Les Vignes-Rondes Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

Here the wood treatment isn't subtle and while it stops short of fighting with the spicy aromas of violet and red currant, it's close. Otherwise there is terrific punch to the relatively refined medium-bodied flavors thanks to the dense but... ... more

Domaine du Terme Cotes du Rhone Villages Sablet 2019 Red Wine - France

Wild berries and currants meld with spices on a bright, clean palate. Perfect with chicken, veal, or a variety of grilled meats. ... more

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Secrets de Montmirail 2020 Red Wine - France

Dense purple color with violet notes. Complex and intense nose of matured grapes, note mineral and touches of rosemary. Powerful and ample, tasty and fresh, fruity found the austerity of Gigondas with a long finish highlighted by a sweet note.... ... more

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

The expression of an old vine, intensity and elegance. Crushed strawberry and black fruits with a velvety mouth, concentrated and balanced by exceptional fine tannins. Blend: 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre Slightly more... ... more

Le Cellier des Princes Cotes du Rhone La Couronne du Prince 2017 Red Wine - France

This wine has been selected from the best parcels just outside of the Cheateauneuf du Pape area of appellation based on their soil, age and grape varieties with small yields. This wine is a blend of three classic grape varieties from the Chateauneuf... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the... ... more