Alain Voge Les Cotes Saint Joseph 2020 Red Wine - France

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

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The best 2020s seem to be confident without showing off or shouting too loudly and this Carmes does just that. Focused and precise, this is complex and characterful, rich yet vibrant with a texture and taste that makes an impact straight away. Fresh... ... more

Chateau Clos Saint Martin Chateau Clos St. Martin 2020 Red Wine - France

Mint chocolate, kelp, bark and blackcurrants on the nose. Touch of sandalwood and sweet spice. Chewy, firm tannins, with a full body and a compact and dense core of spicy black fruit. A little intense and extracted right now but with fantastic... ... more

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2020 Red Wine - France

The Grand Vin is the product of exceptional terroirs from the former Léoville estate. These terroirs are located mainly in the Clos Léoville Las Cases, which you pass as you leave Saint- Julien village for Pauillac. They extend over nearly 60ha... ... more

Chateau Leoville Las Cases (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2020 Red Wine - France

The Grand Vin is the product of exceptional terroirs from the former Léoville estate. These terroirs are located mainly in the Clos Léoville Las Cases, which you pass as you leave Saint- Julien village for Pauillac. They extend over nearly 60ha... ... more

Patrice Rion Nuits-St-Georges Les Terres Blanches Premier Cru Blanc 2018 White Wine - France

Nuits-Saint-Georges: we immediately think of a red wine. Indeed, Nuits-Saint-Georges white are rare. Soils reserved for Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc are limited to particular geological areas. Traditionally, Côte de Nuits winemakers used white... ... more

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne Saint-Joseph 2018 Red Wine - France

This is wonderful, real-deal, old-school Saint-Joseph here. It offers a fresh, graphite mouthfeel and a light, peppery nose, with hints of olive and tapenade as it goes down. Shimmering ruby. Aromas of dark berries, licorice and candied flowers,... ... more

Sebastien Blachon Saint-Joseph Premiere 2016 Red Wine - France

A well-structured, dark fruited, and deeply-colored wine focused on finesse and purity, rather than raw power. The classic, savory Syrah character of spice and fresh herbs is accented by a delicate granite-soil minerality. ... 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

Notre Dame des Pallieres Cotes du Rhone Villages Sablet L'Olivet 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine has a beautiful bright and limpid robe with a beautiful deep cherry red. Intense and gourmet aromas of fresh fruit (especially blackcurrant), pepper and anise are revealed, embellished with a mineral touch (flint). The mouth is full and... ... 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

Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2018 Red Wine - France

Here there is both good freshness and marked ripeness to the aromas of black cherry, raspberry, warm earth and a background spiciness. The middle weight flavors are also relatively sleek with good refinement to the attractively textured and nicely... ... 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

Meo-Camuzet Freres & Soeurs Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Argillas Premier Cru 2019 Red Wine - France

A brooding if attractively layered nose combines notes of the sauvage with those of newly turned earth, humus and plum. There is fine volume and punch to the delicious middle weight flavors that possess a sleek mouthfeel while flashing a touch of... ... more

Ferraton Pere & Fils Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages 2020 Red Wine - France

The color of this wine is deep and intense garnet, clear. Violet reflections. Fresh black fruit notes on the nose, blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate a nice and savory density. Pleasant freshness. Wine which persists on black fruit aromas.... ... 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

Vidal-Fleury Saint-Joseph 2018 Red Wine - France

Quite a full red, some black highlights. On the nose blackcurrant, spice (nutmeg, pepper), fleeting animal touch. Strong and elegant tannin, fresh in the middle, touch of oak. Complex and long flavors based on blackcurrant, smoked ham and some black... ... more

Julien Pilon Saint-Joseph Rue des Poissonniers Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A dark, winey style, with a focused beam of black currant preserves and steeped black cherry, laced with anise, mineral and sweet spice details. The long, focused finish lets the mineral edge echo nicely. ... more

Laurent Fayolle Hauterives Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

Certified organic. 100% Syrah. 60% from Les Chassis, and 40% from the original Crozes village of Crozes-Hermitage. Limestone and gravel soil in Chassis and granite in Crozes-Hermitage. 40+ year old vines. De-stemmed. Indigenous yeast. Fermented and... ... more

Delas Saint-Joseph Francois de Tournon 2019 Red Wine - France

The color is a deep, dark ruby red with a garnet reflection. The nose is clearly marked by delicate aromas of cassis and spices. On the palate, this cuvée shows a smooth and voluptuous texture that masks a good tannic structure, fine and silky.... ... more

Delas Saint-Joseph Sainte-Epine 2019 Red Wine - France

The wine has a deep ruby color with purple tinges. Its nose shows aromas of blackberries and spices, lifted by some mineral and gently wooded notes. Well concentrated, this has pure flavors that come to the palate in successive layers of varying... ... 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

M. Chapoutier Cote Rotie Les Becasses 2019 Red Wine - France

M. Chapoutier Côte Rôtie Les Bécasses is a wine with aromas of raspberry and touches of violet. In it a base note of spices and undergrowth predominates, accompanied by a touch of black olive. On the palate it is full and velvety, with touches of... ... more

Domaine Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie Les Schistes 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep ruby color. Nose hints at red fruit, blue fruit and a touch of cola. Supple texture with lovely Syrah spice underneath. Round, with nice underlying acidity and well-integrated tannin on the finish. Vibrant, mineral-accented blackberry,... ... more

Cedric Parpette Cote-Rotie Montmain 2020 Red Wine - France

From one of the tiniest properties in Cote Rotie, Parpette produces a few hundredcases, maybe 300-500 in a voluminous vintage, from some of the steepest terrain on the hillsides above Ampuis. Cédric’s wines are all about dark fruit expression,... ... more

Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A deep red in color, the nose is presented with complex aromas that are dominated by black fruit and delicate oak sensations. Overall, the nose is pure and intense. The palate transitions with a powerful attack of round and elegant tannins.... ... more

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Les Legendes Saint Emilion 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep crimson-purple color. Elegant, refined nose, mingling toasted and vanilla notes with aromas of blackberries and liquorice. Full-bodied, rich and smooth on the palate, with a silky tannic structure and a long aftertaste of red fruit and... ... more

Domaine de l'Hortus Bergerie Pic Saint Loup 2020 Red Wine - France

Intense red fruit flavors and spice in the nose are backed up by ripe, smooth tannins in a very juicy wine. With a little imagination, it is easy to pick up aromas of the wild herbs and pine trees which encircle this secluded vineyard at the foot of... ... more

Chateau du Chatelard Morgon Cuvee Les Roches 2020 Red Wine - France

Bright and clear ruby color with clear highlights. A nose of strawberries, raspberries, and licorice. The attack in the mouth rich, tender tannins but present. Final on elegance and balance. A greedy and powerful wine of immediate pleasure, where... ... more

Julien Barge Cote Rotie Les Cotes 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Cote-Rotie Les Cotes is a sublime red wine that stays persistent and pleasing from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of black fruit, licorice, sandalwood, and shading... ... more

Julien Barge Saint Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Saint-Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy is smooth-sailing and delicious from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine excels with lovely aromas and flavors of black fruit, hints of aromatic flowers, and tangy... ... more

Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Cavanos 2020 Red Wine - France

Cavanos features deep, dense aromas of sweet brambly fruit framed by a hint of classic Syrah smokiness. Juicy well balanced palate with velvety tannins and excellent length. ... more

Frederic Magnien Cote de Nuits Villages Croix Violette 2020 Red Wine - France

'Croix Violette' is a small plot surrounded by a stone wall, neighboring an active cloister (the Violet Cross) in the village of Brochon. True to its name, fruit here is purple, regal, refined, very juicy, and spiced. A classic Pinot Noir with poise... ... more

Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Vosne-Romanee Les Rouges du Dessus Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Whiffs of herbal tea, violet and an assortment of spice nuances are present on the mostly dark berry fruit-suffused nose. The succulent, round and sleek medium weight flavors evident good minerality on the notably more complex and persistent finale.... ... more

Jean-Luc & Eric Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

As is usual at this early juncture, the nose is firmly reduced. More interesting are the much finer but less concentrated middle weight flavors that possess both good detail and evident minerality on the finish that is, somewhat curiously,... ... more

Domaine Coursodon Saint-Joseph L'Olivaie 2019 Red Wine - France

This high altitude, single site Syrah from the original sector of Saint-Joseph shows aromas of black raspberry, cassis, and a tinge of white pepper. The palate is silky and lush with notes of wild raspberry, mulberry, black currant, and a hint of... ... more