Organic/Bio Just a really good, all-purpose, house red here with an easy-access screwtop closure and easy on the wallet savings price. The quality here is unsurprising, because the Jaume family consistently puts their name on... Read More
Always a great value Rhone red, the 2020 Ventoux les Gelinottes is a 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah that delivers a huge mouthful of ripe, rich, fruit. “Mouthfilling” understates the impact as the black raspberry/blackberry... Read More
One of the most consistently excellent wines in the Southern Rhone, in 2020 this soars to new heights. The balanced, soft, feel makes this too easy to drink now, but it will improve for 15 years with ease.
Organic/BioLower ABV In Provance, Clairette is often called little salty (le salé) for the white specks that appear on the berries as they are ready for harvest. Here it also refers to the salty minerality you'll... Read More
As Wine Enthusiast said of the 93 point 2018, this is a “Deeply perfumed and dazzling, this is a new project by Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme in Gigondas.” Black as night in color, reflecting 50+ year-old... Read More
Just a really good, gutsy, Cotes du Rhone to enjoy with everything from burgers to pasta to rich soups or just all by itself. Blending 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah and with nearly three weeks of fermentation, there's plenty... Read More
Organic/Bio A terrific Chateauneuf-du-Pape estate creates their great value and very high-quality Cotes du Rhone from Grenache (80%) Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault, all from organically farmed vineyards. Some whole-clusters are... Read More
In a cooler vintage, this Chateauneuf classic still packs in plendy of rich, generous, red and black fruit to go with the savory garigue accents. Hard to resist now but improving for 10 years easily.
The Southern Rhone's most famous sweet wine comes from hills looking down at the vines south of Chateaueneuf du Pape. Muscat is picked in multiple passes to bring in fruit perfectly balanced in sugar and acidity, allowed to... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV Domaine de la Bastide’s vineyards are near the village of Visan in the far northern reaches of the Cotes du Rhone appellation and within sight of the hills that define the eastern edge of the Rhone... Read More
Just a terrific value Cotes du Rhone from this small producer in Sablet. It’s a field blend with Grenache dominant and then Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan. Organic farming brings ripeness without excess and a gentle... Read More
I guess there could be a better introduction to Northern Rhone Syrah – or a better value! – but I’m struggling to imagine it. It’s from 20-30 year-old Syrah vines on a range of Crozes Hermitage soils including... Read More
Frank Faugier is number 1 on my, Winemakers I wish I could get into the shop for you to meet list. He's a little charismatic, definitely funny, and not terribly serious about anything other than making truly terrific Syrah... Read More
Founded in 1750, this humble estate just keeps on making outstanding Rhone reds without seeking much fame or glory. This blends 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Carignan, with all but the Syrah grown on soils covered... Read More
Pretty much the ultimate in “old-school” Gigondas, with all whole clusters, long maceration in concrete, and 18 months resting in large, old, cask. Poweful stuff.
Organic/Bio Grignan-Les Adhemar AOC is at the very far northern end of the Southern Rhone region, so it's not surprising that the Northern Rhone's Syrah grape is the star here. This is organically farmed 100% Syrah from... Read More
A big, almost burly, Hermitage that's loaded with dark fruit, hung meat, and sweet spice aromas and flavors and finishes with excellent thrust and grip. Decant now and enjoy for 15+ years.
Organic/Bio From a terrific Rhone vineyard unjustly left out of the Chateauneuf du Pape AOC, this is a wine Robert Parker has called a baby Chateauneuf du Pape, a poor person's Chateauneuf, and a serious effort that could... Read More
Organic/Bio On the south side of the Rhone River from Chateauneuf du Pape, Lirac’s sandy soils give a touch more finesse and silkiness to powerfully ripe Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre. This is always a top Lirac bottling... Read More
Organic/Bio One of the best values in high-end Cotes du Rhone we've tasted in a while comes from the tiny (10HA of vines) village of Saint-Maurice in the northwest of the Southern Rhone. The pre-Alpine slopes here are cool... Read More
Organic/BioLower ABV A pretty fabulous example of our favorite style of Southern Rhone white, one where Clairette plays a leading role. When grown in warm (not too hot) locations – say the vineyards on the edges of Rasteau’s... Read More
A strikingly fresh and drinkable Cotes du Rhone from this old Gigondas estate built on 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and splashes of Clairette Rose and Cinsault. There’s a remarkable freshness to the classic Cotes du Rhone flavors... Read More
Lower ABV
The family behind Chateauneuf du Pape’s Beaucastel crafts a terrific value white Cotes du Rhone here from Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier all fermented cool in stainless steel. The blend of rich... Read More
A healthy dose of freshening Clairette to the richness of Grenache Blanc gives this excellent cut and lemon curd fruit to match the creamy, round, texture. Hints of wild flower and fennel and the big dusty stone finish add interest.... Read More
The newest bottling from this up-and-coming Northern Rhone estate that has bootstrapped itself to prominence by finding abandoned vineyards and bringing them back to life. There's plenty of Cornas intensity and inky power... Read More
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