Bonnefond Syrah 2012 France
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 FranceBonnefond Syrah 2012 France
Bonnefond Syrah 2012 FranceSyrah blended with Viognier, the wines come from plots adjacent to the appellation of Cote Rotie. Vinification is in stainless steel vats and aging in barrels for 12 months.
Bouchard Rose VDP N.V
Bouchard Rose VDP N.VBouchard Rose VDP N.V
Bouchard Aîné & Fils’ “Rosé de France” blend uses mostly Cinsault Noir grapes to achieve a very elegant, fruity wine.
A beautiful clear rosé with purplish tints.
Fruity with hints of gooseberry and citrus fruits.
Slightly acidic for optimum freshness. Pleasantly soft in the mouth and easy to drink
Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone 2017 France
Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone 2017 FranceChateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone 2017 France
Chateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone 2017 FranceChateau Gigognan Cotes du Rhone 2017. Chateau Gigognan is located in the town of Sorgues, on a tributary of the Rhone River which originally belonged to the Jesuit community. Built atop the foundation of a centuries old monastery, the vineyard, a selection over one hundred year old vines, are farmed in organic and bio-dynamic fashion. Soils range from sand and limestone for the Cotes du Rhone to the rocky soil studded with galets roules for the Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The rounded cobble stones, which the Southern Rhone is famous for, provides excellent drainage, absorb heat during the day and radiate the heat back to the vines at night. A bright and fresh vintage for the perennial favorite. Ripe dark plum and roasted herbs comingle on the nose. The palate is lush and super silky in texture with loads of dark plums, violets, spiced garrigue all unfolding into a wave of velvet tannins and finishing ripe. Another stunner from this estate |
Chateau Mont Redon Lirac 2018 France
Chateau Mont Redon Lirac 2018 FranceChateau Mont Redon Lirac 2018 France
Chateau Mont Redon Lirac 2018 FranceChateau Mont Redon Lirac 2018
70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre
Bright, elegant red fruits, meaty peppery spice, black olives and herbs. Ripe, silky tannins with a long finish.
Château Mont-Redon will be familiar to those who know and love Châteauneuf-du-Pape being well recognized as the owners of one of the most highly regarded vineyard sites in the appellation. The superb quality of its vineyards has been recognized throughout history and prior to the adaptation of the appellation controlee system it was one of the few ‘Grand Crus’ in the region (together with Chateau Rayas). With almost 100 hectares of Chateauneuf-du-Pape under vine, the majority of Mont-Redon’s vineyards are located in the appellation’s most favoured area, the high plateau which is covered in the large round pudding stones that Châteauneuf is so well known for. At this high point the huge pudding stone galets lie over a rich layer of clay which retains water and keeps the earth below cool as it helps the vines resist the torrid heat of each summer. In the 1960’s some limestone terroir on the western edge of the appellation was planted to white varieties which are perfectly suited to limestone soil and give whites of great freshness and purity. This remarkable property is in fact a single vineyard which is very unusual in Châteauneuf-du-Pape where holdings are usually quite scattered. There has been considerable investment at Mont-Redon over the past twenty years. The entire winery has been completely renewed and is now naturally climate controlled utilising the water which lies deep below the clay plateau. From this water, cool air spills down into the winery cooling every level so that the whole winery retains a very cool temperature with natural humidity. Rows of oak barriques have replaced the old large foudres of yesteryear, and large temperature controlled stainless steel vats now line the walls, resulting in wines of freshness and finesse in both red and white wines. More recently optical sorting machines at harvest time have helped to remove any unripe or shriveled grapes as well as any vegetation resulting in great precision for every single wine. In recent years the developments have continued at a great pace with Pierre Fabre being installed as wine-maker from 2008 and in 2017 Pierre took over management of the estate from his father and uncle. In 2017 he produced the first Gigondas from purchased fruit and in 2019 the purchase of more vineyards have been made in the southern Rhône. This remarkable estate will continue to develop apace as the potential of its great terroir is realised under the guardianship of Pierre Fabre.
Delas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2019 France
Delas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2019 FranceDelas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2019 France
Delas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2019 FranceDelas Saint Esprit Cotes du Rhone 2019
Its deep colour has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classically Syrah, with berry fruit, violet, liquorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins, making it unique in the “Côtes-du-Rhône” category.
Delas Freres is a winery of tradition and renewal. Founded 160 years ago in the heart of the northern Côtes du Rhône, the winery enjoyed the dynamism of its original founders and their heirs and more recently, the renewed energy of the Lallier-Deutz family. Today, the Delas wines are crafted by a panel of experts headed by winemaker Jacques Grange. Together, the team makes wines that have been heralded for their intensity of flavor and excellent value.
Domaine Alary Cairanne 2010 France
Domaine Alary Cairanne 2010 FranceDomaine Alary Cairanne 2010 France
Domaine Alary Cairanne 2010 France92+ Jeb Dunnuck – The Rhone Report
“More tight, backwards, and mineral-driven than the La Font d’Estévenas, the 2010 Domaine Daniel et Denis Alary Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne Vieilles Vignes is a blend of Grenache and Mourvedre that is aged all in neutral wood. It is a gorgeous, classy effort that delivers clean aromas of black cherry, spiced raspberries, licorice, crushed stone, pepper, and subtle roasted herbs. This elegant, yet concentrated Cairanne has a lively, energetic texture, great acidity, and fantastic persistence and focus on the finish. Give bottles 2-3 years in the cellar, and then enjoy over the following decade.”
Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019Domaine Pierre Usseglio Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019
Red and black fruit and spice aromas.Concentrated and structured palate of blackberry and black currant. Best drunk between 6-8 years.
Domaine USSEGLIO is a family business . Its creation dates back to 1948 , that year, the grandfather, Francis USSEGLIO, left Italy to come and work in CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE as a wine worker. Its very first harvest came out of the press in 1949 .
Later, his son Pierre took over and increased the surface area of Domaine Pierre Usseglio. Today it covers 39 hectares, 24 hectares of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1 hectare of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 6 hectares of red Lirac, 6 hectares of Côtes-du-Rhône and 2 hectares of wine from France, which are operated by the 2 sons by Pierre: Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usséglio.
Domaine Pierre Usseglio L’Unique 2020
Domaine Pierre Usseglio L’Unique 2020Domaine Pierre Usseglio L’Unique 2020
Domaine Pierre Usseglio L’Unique 2020Domaine Pierre Usseglio L’Unique 2020
Aromas of black cherry and garrigue with an intensive, concentrated palate with supple tannins.
Domaine USSEGLIO is a family business . Its creation dates back to 1948 , that year, the grandfather, Francis USSEGLIO, left Italy to come and work in CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE as a wine worker. Its very first harvest came out of the press in 1949 .
Later, his son Pierre took over and increased the surface area of Domaine Pierre Usseglio. Today it covers 39 hectares, 24 hectares of red Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1 hectare of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 6 hectares of red Lirac, 6 hectares of Côtes-du-Rhône and 2 hectares of wine from France, which are operated by the 2 sons by Pierre: Jean-Pierre and Thierry Usséglio.
Gilles Robin Papillon Crozes Hermitage 2016 France
Gilles Robin Papillon Crozes Hermitage 2016 FranceGilles Robin Papillon Crozes Hermitage 2016 France
Gilles Robin Papillon Crozes Hermitage 2016 FranceGilles Robin Papillon Crozes Hermitage 2016 – “Dark purple. Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of dark fruit preserves, smoky minerals, exotic spices and bacon fat. Chewy and sweet on the palate, offering concentrated blackberry, cherry preserve and spicecake flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows excellent clarity on the impressively persistent finish, which leaves cherry liqueur and smoked meat notes behind. Drink 2024-2032.”
— 92 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2019.