2020

Once coming entirely from Grenache planted around 1950 in a sandy part of Lirac, the former Cotes-du-Rhone Les Sables d’Arene would be a standout Lirac if it wasn’t for the...

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne Saint-Joseph 2020 is a red wine from Saint-Joseph, France. It's made from Marsanne grapes, which have a long history in the northern Rhone region, especially around Mauves,...

Domaine la Bouïssiere cares for some of the highest vineyards in Gigondas, thus estate wines are markedly more balanced, elegant and age-worthy than wines from the lowlands. In the 1960s,...

Chateau la Negly is located in the Languedoc, on the banks of the etang de Pissevache on the foothills of the Massif of La Clape. Negly is owned by the...

Vacqueyras, the village whose apt name translates as “Valley of the Stones” from the local dialect, celebrated its thirtieth anniversary as an official cru of the Rhone in 2020. Coincidentally,...

The Hillaires are some of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s most esteemed boutique producers, making exceptional Grenache-driven reds from small estate plots. The Baptiste Hillaire La Part des Anges, grown on 60-year-old vines, is...

It presents itself with great elegance and charm with precise aromas, imposing but very fine tannins and great length.\n \n Producer Information\n Pierre Jean Villa is a solid, well-built man,...

The Rene Leclerc Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 is a true depiction of meticulous French viticulture hailing from the prestigious Burgundy region. As vanguard of the revered Leclerc domaine, Rene Leclerc...

Feuille de Garance (Leaf of Garance) is a reference to the place that this bottling holds at the estate. It is a nod to the leaf on the grape vine—for...

Patou is the top site south of the village of Cornas with decomposed granite and a rich soil that gives supple tannins and perfumed wines. This pure Syrah wine showcases...

Historically, the Bruniers’ La Crau bottling has been their flagship wine, their grand cru of sorts. In 2011 they decided to isolate the fruit from a promising vineyard with galet-littered...

This cuvee gives an intense ruby red color with purple/blue tints. The mouthfeel is seductive and flavorful with a lovely black and red berry fruit feel, the tannins are noticeable...

Cabernet Sauvignon offers bright flavors and aromas with rich structure, weight, and texture. This elegant wine bursts with an array of aromas including cherry, currant and red raspberry, framed by...

Hacienda Lopez de Haro Blanco Barrica is a complex and unctuous white wine that has won awards since its first bottles both in Spain and around the world. The Viura...

Grape Variety : Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsault, Marselan.Age of wine : 40 years average.Vinification : Vinification is traditional, with only natural yeasts, in temperature-controlled, cement cuves. Maceration lasts approximately...

With a deep purple red, this wine offers a fused aromatic family around small ripe but crisp red and black fruits, caramel liquorice and lightly waxed Mediterranean spices. The attack...

From Lionel Faury comes this 2020 Condrieu, named La Berne after the previous owners of the land. It's produced entirely with viognier grapes harvested from 37 year old vines. Around...

I tasted barrels from a couple of the lieux-dits that will go into Faury's 2020 Cote Rotie, both of which impressed for their rich yet silky textures, floral overtones and...

The vines are cultivated on steep slopes with a southern exposure (lieu-dit Fourvier) Harvested in 50 kg crates, fermentation takes place in concrete vats for 3 to 4 weeks with...

Evoking dark fruit, smoke, and black olives, this rouge is a perfect match for pita and roasted cauliflower hummus or grilled rosemary lamb chops.\n \n Producer Information\n Along the steep,...

An elegant beauty that exhibits delicacy and nuance. A delightful expressions of terroir characterized by graceful structures and seductive floral aromatics.\n \n Producer Information\n Along the steep, narrow valley that...

This wine shows terrific balance and harmony. Quite delicate and smooth texture on the long finish.\n \n Producer Information\n Along the steep, narrow valley that traces the northern Rhône, the...

This Brut Réserve from Louis Nicaise is lively and fruity, with a pronounced nose of mint, exotic fruit and caramel, it reveals a greedy saline mouthfeel. Rich on the palate,...

Nuban Garnacha is a wine with no added sulphites, a natural wine, where the key aspect is intervening as less as possible both the vineyard and the . Vineyard Located...

The color of this crisp Sauvignon Blanc is a pale steel color with glint of copper. The aromas are very floral and aromatic with rose petal and jasmine notes followed...

This wine has very pleasant and lovely aromas. On the palate it is very elegant, rich and full-bodied.\n \n Producer Information\n Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a producer in the...

On the palate, the Mégaphone Ventoux starts out wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. This dense red wine presents itself pressured and complex on the palate.\n \n Producer Information\n Domaine du...