Rhone

Description: Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color. Extraordinary care during extraction accounts for its unctuous quality and rich mix of sunbaked black fruits. Astute élevage (aging, fining, filtering, and blending) yields a round wine with soft ripe tannins and long finishes. Estate: The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence...

100% Serine (ancient variety of Syrah). Whole cluster fermentation. Schist in the Le Plomb, Besset, la Viaillère and Neve named vineyards. Twelve months’ ageing: 30% in new casks – 70% in casks used for one wine. Down through the years, I have tasted a broad selection of the many marvels the Rhone can offer, and I often wonder if this schist area in northern Côte-Rôtie (localities such as Viaillere, Grandes Places, Neve and Plomb) isn’t the greatest vineyard site in the Rhone valley. Because a...

Being a winegrower implies searching for, and perfecting, ways of maximising sense of place in one’s wines over an entire lifetime. Each location creates a kind of ‘technical pathway’. Each decision by a winegrower is like a crossroads where he or she can take the right, or the wrong, direction. There are no shortcuts and, generally speaking, when the wrong decision is made, it is hard to make amends. So, finding the right path for each location involves searching for a site’s ‘solution’, like...

Varietal notes:60% Syrah30% Grenache10% old vine Carignan and MourvedreAging: Aged in large foudres.Notes: A truly transporting wine with beautiful dark, spicy fruits, classic garrigue aromas and flavors of wild Provencale herbs. Would be an amazing pairing with roasted lamb or anything on the grill. Provence in a glass! - Winery

Notes: Deep ruby red in color with a powerful nose of black olives and tobacco. Concentrated and earthy on the palate with polished tannins and a lasting finish. Color: RedGrapes: 50% Grenache15% Syrah12% Mourvedre8% Cinsault5% Clairette and othersSoil: Sandy UrgonianAge of Vines: 70 years oldYield: 15 hl/haFermentation: 30 days in stainless steel vats with pump over, rack and return, and punching downAging: in new and 2nd passage oak barrels of 228L and 600L for 12-18 months, followed by...

Notes: Deep ruby red in color with a fine nose of black cherry and cassis. Dense fruit on the palate with a well-balanced and elegant finish. Color: RedGrapes: 60% Grenache15% Syrah15% Mourvedre10% CinsaultSoil: Sandy UrgonianAge of Vines: 40 years oldYield: 25 hl/haFermentation: 30 days in stainless steel vats with pump over, rack and return, and punching downAging: in stainless steel vats and 2nd passage oak barrels ...

TASTING NOTES: Strong ruby red hue. Aromatic and rich with black fruit on the nose (blackberry and plum) Good concentration, broad and solid with lovely length on the palate. LOCATION: Its proximity to the Châteauneuf du Pape vineyards and the similarity of its soil (a mixture of sand and pebbles), as well as the old vines from which it hails, gives this Côtes du Rhône Villages great concentration and loads of character. VINEYARDS AND TERROIR: Harvesting is carried out by hand and the grapes...

Notes:The Chateau Mont-Redon red Châteauneuf-du-Papes open up and come into their own five to eight years after the harvest, but they can age over ten years depending on the vintage and the storage conditions. Terroir: Château Mont-Redon owns 100 hectares of the most perfectly-sited vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. More than half of their vineyards are planted on “diluvium alpin” soil on the highest Mistral (dry southern winds) blown plateaus of the appellation at elevations above 500 feet....

Notes:Deep color. Very expressive and complex nose with red fruits aromas. The mouth is rich with fines tannins and well-structured with cherry, plum and chocolate aromas. The finish is lightly spicy. Terroir: Château Mont-Redon owns 25 hectares of vines in the Côtes du Rhône appellation. Around the towns of Orange and Roquemaure, their Côtes du Rhône vines are planted on stony, limestone-clay plains. The generous sun encourages the grapes to reveal all their best qualities on these terroirs....

At only eight hectares in size, this miniscule, ultra-traditional estate produces tiny quantities of just one wine: no luxury cuvee, no specialty blend, just a stunningly pure and complex Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Owner Claude Courtil is the godson of none other than Henri Bonneau, one of the most legendary and revered producers in the region, and he learned everything he knows about winemaking from his godfather. Henri and Claude share a deeply held commitment to natural winemaking: manual...

Dark, inviting and very alluring, with captivating black tea, charred mesquite and kirsch aromas and flavors allied to a remarkably silky mouthfeel. Superlong, with mineral, violet, pepper and additional crushed cherry and plum fruit notes all gliding through the finish. Best from 2011 through 2027. 5,500 cases made. –JM - Wine Spectator Magazine 95 Points Vincent Avril fashioned one of the finest 2008 Chateauneuf du Papes of the appellation. Made from a classic blend of 65% Grenache, 20%...

The flagship wine is composed predominately of Grenache (around 80%), with Syrah, Mouvèdre and Cinsault rounding out the blend. The wines are fermented in concrete vats and aged in large foudres. The grapes are partially de-stemmed (usually about 60%). The vines at this estate average over 60 years of age. The grapes for this bottling are sourced from various lieu-dits from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation: Montalivet, La Crau, Les Blachières, Coste Froide, Bois Seneseau, Palestor, Bois...

Notes: Clovis CDR comes from Remi Pouizin. A biodynamic producer located in Visan (the northernmost part of Southern Rhône). This is a blend of Pouizin estate’s grapes and 3 other organic producers. They are all located 10km maximum from the winery. The parcels are comprised between 200 and 350m altitude. Varieties:50% Grenache25% Syrah15% Cinsault10% Carignan** Only 5 in Stock **

The Vintage: The 2018 vintage is characterized by exceptional weather conditions. Flowering took place in the best possible conditions, with a historically abundant grape output. A few rainy episodes at the end of the spring complicated things a little with an attack of mildew, but the good weather then settled down until harvest, which took place under idyllic conditions. The wines are beautiful. DESCRIPTION: The 30 hectares (74 acres) of Coudoulet are located just east of the vineyard of...

Tasting notes: A beautiful clean ruby color. The nose will reveal aromas of cherry, mulberry and fine spices. Sensual mouthfeel expressing depth and smoothness with aromas of kirsch, blackcurrant, followed by fine spices such as thyme, liquorice and white pepper. Tannins are present but are polished and silky. Complex wine with roundness, power and a long mouthfeel. Terroir: Our soil is composed of river stones, the famous « galets roulés », which got cumulated in our area millions of years...

HISTORY: Jean-François Ranvier and François Dauvergne teamed up to create a very unique approach to building a brand focused on quality from vine to finished wine. In 2004, despite the partners not yet having a chateau, incredible funding or vines of their own, they approached the best of the growers with enthusiasm for an idea. Jean-François had worked with over 50 cellars in the Rhone valley and together in 2004 the partners approached the best of them with their idea. Entrusted with the...

A high-calibre Côtes du Rhône produced partly from young vines in the Vacqueyras terroir, in which Grenache and Syrah express their finesse and fruitiness.A supple, harmonious wine, best enjoyed in its early years.VARIETIES:Ninety-five percent of Domaine de Montvac's wines are planted in terroirs with Vacqueyras AOC or Gigondas AOC status. Our Côtes du Rhône reds and rosés make up about 20% of our total output, so we deliberately downgrade 15% of our noble terroirs to produce our Côtes du...

Founded in 1860, Domaine de Montvac, a producer of natural wines, has been passed from mother to daughter for the past three generations. With the support of husbands, who fully embraced all aspects of life in the winery and vineyard, this family run winery holds a total of 22ha of vineyards–3ha in Gigondas, 2ha in Cotes du Rhone, and 17ha in Vacqueyras.In Vacqueyras, the yields are low to provide maximum concentration. Subject to the Mistral winds, which cool the Rhone Valley by a few degrees...

Very bright, with fresh-cut quince, melon and green almond flavors backed by a long, mineral- and floral-filled finish, which really sails on nicely. Drink now through 2014. 850 cases made. –JM - Wine Spectator Magazine 93 PointsGreen-tinged yellow. Spicy citrus and pear aromas are brightened by talc and quinine and lifted by a subtle floral element. Fresh pit fruit flavors combine depth and energy. Finishes with tightly focused lemon pith and salty mineral qualities. This offers excellent...

Notes: Complex on the nose with deep aromas of blackcurrant and vanilla followed by a hint of raspberry. The palate is rich and savory with flavors of chocolate and leather carried by intense tannins into a long finish. Color: RedGrapes: 50% Grenache30% Syrah10% Carignan5% Mourvedre5% CinsaultSoil: Gravel and clayYield per Hl/Ha: 36 Hl/HaFermentation: Macerated on the skins for 28 days with pumping over and rack and returnAging: 12 months in new 228 L French oak barrels ...

Notes:Fresh berries on the nose, with floral and mineral qualities adding interest. Pinot-like in its delicacy and focus, offering juicy strawberry flavors, silky tannins and a long, spicy finish.

* Eye: Deep dark red. * Nose: Spices and mature red fruits. * Palate: Round tannins with powerful complexity. A rich unctuous wine with notes of mature plums, hazelnuts and red fruits. * Overall: Very rich wine full of harmony and balance.

Deep red. Fresh red berries, flowers and spicecake on the nose, with a hint of white pepper adding energy. Juicy, finely etched strawberry and raspberry flavors show a pinot-like character and are framed by silky tannins. The lively finish features a lingering note of candied flowers. This graceful, understated wine should be delicious on release. - Stephen Tanzer 90 Points The 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape is certainly a strong effort for the vintage. Classic notes of kirsch, plum, spice box,...

Notes: The sun-drenched wines from Cellier des Dauphins are made for great moments to share. Our wine-growers in the Southern Rhône Valley are passionate in respecting the quality and heritage of our wines. Expect classic Côtes du Rhône, bursting with ripe summer fruits, all backed up with rich, spicy, peppery flavours.

Appearance: deep, black hue Nose: very black, complex and slightly reductive on the nose. The wine shows notes of ripe, wild black fruit, which are then joined by notes of graphite, carbon and soot. Palate: massive on entry to the palate with tight, lovely mineral tautness. Overall, the wine gives a sensation of volume, is full-bodied on the palate, well-structured, meaty and crisp. This is a powerful, distinguished Cornas, which shows a great deal of balance. ...

Terroir:Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Rouge Les Jalets is sourced from vineyards located primarily on the plains of the appellation. Vines average 25 years old and yields are low.Vinification:Les Jalets Rouge is 100% Syrah vinified in stainless steel at very cool temperatures. Following fermentation the wine is in stainless steel and neutral oak for 6 months prior to bottling.Tasting Notes:Attractive bright ruby color with a violet hue. On the nose scents of lavender and violet. On the pallet...

Appearance: deep, bright ruby red. Nose: intense, revealing red fruit notes as well as garrigue and sweet spicy fragrances. Palate: the wine expresses the subtle alliance of aromatic power and tannic finesse. Explosive on the finish with exceptional length and touches of liquorice.

Colour: black and purple. Nose: the wine is intense on the nose and expresses a great deal of complexity and fine nuances, with delicate restraint: aromas of black fruits, spices (liquorice) delicately allied with more mineral, bloody notes. The final impression is one of more smoky aromatic notes (fireplace, soot, etc). Palate: on the palate, the wine is full and finely structured by coated tannins. The mouthfeel is powerful, well-balanced with lovely freshness and a lingering finish. ...

Colour: deep ruby with crimson highlights. Nose: black fruit and spice with hints of pepper and ferns. Palate: fresh on entry, with velvety tannins on the palate. The array of aromas includes sour liquorice, black fruit and soot. Long lasting and fresh finish.