Southern Rhône

Romain's 2014 is a cracking example of what can be done here with talented wine-making and top-notch vineyards. Even for this, his entry level wine, the vines are more than 50 years old. This is...(read more)

Another terrific red is the 2015 Côtes du Rhône La Dame Rousse, which has serious polish and elegance for a Côtes du Rhône. Black cherries, raspberries, garrigue and licorice all emerge from this...(read more)

Surface: 14 ha Yield: 45 hl/ha Grape varieties: 40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre Age of the vines: 20 years Soil: very varied: sandy or sandy-clayey, with small calcareou...(read more)

As well as owning vines in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, (his most recent relases have been scored 92-94 by the Wine Advocate) Jean-Marie Royer has some other vines in Côtes du Rhône Villages, Côtes du Rhône and some...(read more)

Romain's wines always have such generous, well-sculpted fruit. Dark and nicely ripe this walks the line perfectly, pert but there is a depth to the flesh. Fine lines and great flow - this is a ba...(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)

Based in the southern Rhône, Domaine de la Mordorée makes magical wine that is consistent and punches well above its price point. Marked by its gentle, fleshy, sweet fruit, it’s delicious with ro...(read more)

Bright red. Vibrant, spice- and mineral-tinged red fruits and potpourri on the seductively perfumed nose. Silky and seamless in texture, showing impressive lift and clarity to the raspberry, spicecake...(read more)

Like in 2014, the 2013 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige has a darker edge to its fruit and exhibits classic notes of wild strawberries, spring flowers, licorice and a hint of mint. Made from 95% Grenache and 5% Syrah...(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.