Southern Rhône

The most immediate of the reds from Escaravailles, beautifully upholstered with plush plum, blackberry and ripe damson fruit. In the mouth the wines is so shapely, gorgeous concentration of woodland fruits, herbs, ground...(read more)

Here we see the volume turned up with a darker spin to the fruit, blackberry and black plum intensity, lovely aromatics again, woody herbs, ground spice, layered and bold. Immediately your mouth is filled with dark succu...(read more)

A blend of Syrah with Grenache and Mourvèdre from forty year old vines, aged in a combination of oak barrels and foudres and some stainless steel, this is the Delorme's super-cuvée of Lirac. Deep purple to...(read more)

Currently more floral and expressive on the nose than the 2017, although less concentrated, the 2018 Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits boasts hints of peppery spice, garrigue, a hint of roses and blueberry and raspberry fruit. It'...(read more)

The two 2018 barrels samples are both brilliant as well. The 2018 Gigondas Tradition offers exotic notes of red plums, ripe strawberries, peppery garrigue, and tons of floral notes as well as a medium-bodied, balanced, s...(read more)

An epic beauty that just shines with intense old vine purity. Deeply fruited, blackberry, black raspberry and garrigue notes on the nose, scented and exciting. On the palate again those old vines show their power, concen...(read more)

I loved the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape from Jean Royer. It's loaded with sweet kirsch and strawberry fruits and offers medium to full-bodied richness, sweet tannins, and a great finish. This is Grenache at its most e...(read more)

The special cuvée brought up in 20% new barrels, the 2018 Gigondas La Font De Tonin sports a medium ruby/purple color as well as notes of mulled black and red fruits, ground pepper, and hints of classy oak. It's r...(read more)

Round and supple, the full-bodied 2018 Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is a large-scaled ball of plum and blackberry fruit and savory nuances. Hints of mocha, black olive and licorice bring added interest to this s...(read more)