Southern Rhône

2016 was a breathtaking vintage in this part of the Rhone and Christelle has taken this wine up another notch. Each vintage the 'Cuvée Mistral' blend remains similar, mostly Grenache with about 2...(read more)

The 2016 from Romain is another super effort. He has bottled all the greatness of the vintage here. 60% Grenache, with 20% each of Syrah and Carignan. This is tasting joyous, youthful but this is...(read more)

The 2015 Lirac la Dame Rousse is a top effort from this appellation that has classic, mineral-laced aromas and flavors of blackberries, mulberries, crushed rocks, graphite and peppery herbs. Rich...(read more)

In addition to the Gigondas releases, this estate fashions a super Vacqueyras. The 2015 Vacqueyras Tradition checks in as a mix of 50% Syrah, 42% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre that was partial...(read more)

Elegant nose of classy fruit. Stylish, rich palate, serene, rich and long.

Deep red. A perfumed bouquet evokes fresh red berries, peppery spices and smoky minerals, plus a hint of lavender that builds in the glass. Vibrant raspberry and floral pastille flavors deepen an...(read more)

Vivid ruby. Expansive, mineral-accented red berry liqueur and floral pastille scents are complicated by suggestions of potpourri and star anise. Juicy, focused and pure, displaying excellent focu...(read more)

Ripe and mouthfilling in feel, with a core of juicy raspberry pâte de fruit and plum cake flavors kept lively by anise and violet notes. Delivers energetic, brambly structure through the finish.

Inky ruby. High-pitched red and dark berry scents are complemented by suggestions of candied flowers and smoky Indian spices. Silky, sweet and palate-staining, offering intense black raspberry an...(read more)

Possessing a tad more depth and richness over the Prestige, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Sables de La Crau is a rock-star in the vintage. Always from 100% Grenache and the sandy soils of La C...(read more)