Château des Tours Cotes-du-Rhone Grande Réserve 2014

This is the home estate of the Emmanuel Reynaud (nephew to Jacques Reynaud, third-generation owner of the legendary Château Rayas, that Emmanual has run since 1997). This is a relatively large estate of nearly 100 acres, Domaine des Tours fashions some remarkable value priced reds and whites.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Magnum

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961.

Typically a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre and 2% Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese fully destemmed aged half in barrique and half in vats.

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2018 Magnum

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961.

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021 Magnum

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage

Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac Cuvee de la Reine Des Bois 2019 Magnum

"Moving to the 2019 reds and a blend of 40% Syrah and 30% each of Mourvèdre and Grenache, the 2019

Lirac La Reine Des Bois reveals a deep purple hue as well as a masculine, mineral-laced bouquet of cassis,

framboise, ground pepper, graphite, and smoked meat. The Syrah dominates the nose at present, yet it

shows more Grenache sexiness on the palate and is full-bodied, has a seamless texture, great tannins, and

a beautiful finish. There are enough tannins and … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Lirac

Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016 Magnum

"The 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape is mostly Grenache blended with 10% Syrah and 5% each of Mourvèdre and Cinsault. It’s mostly (not completely) destemmed and aged 80% in concrete and 20% in older barrels. It’s a terrific, full-bodied beauty that has ripe, sweet tannin, a great mid-palate and hedonistic notes of roasted herbs, black raspberries, chocolate and incense. It’s a no-brainer case purchase." - The Wine Advocate

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Pierre Gaillard Saint-Joseph Clos de Cuminaille 2020 Magnum

The Clos de Cuminaille is one of the most privileged sites of Saint-Joseph. It's an east-facing, walled vineyard on Chavanay's pure granite soils and produces one of the most distinctive wines of the appellation each year. When Gaillard bought this three-hectare site, he passed on the chance to buy a slice of the now-renowned La Turque vineyard in Côte-Rôtie, a site he helped plant. He simply felt that Clos de Cuminaille was the better site. The vines here are now … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Saint-Joseph

Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium 2019

"Primary black/blue fruit, violet, allspice and olive qualities on the highly perfumed nose, where a smoky mineral nuance adds energetic lift. Sweet, deep-pitched blueberry, cherry and fruitcake flavors spread out steadily in the mouth, picking up spiciness and a touch of licorice on the back half. Finishes with sharp clarity and silky tannins that provide closing shape and grip." (92-94). Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com, March 2020

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Cote-Rotie

Delas Saint Joseph "Francois de Tournon" 2015 Magnum

The three St Joseph cuvées include the brooding and backward 2015 Saint Joseph Francois de Tournon, which will spend roughly 12 months in a mix of barrels and stainless steel. Its inky black/purple colour is followed by Hermitage-like aromas and flavours of burning embers, crushed rocks, liquid blackberries and cassis. Full-bodied, deep, rich and layered, with bright acidity and fine tannin, it's a killer wine to buy by the case. 93-95 points" - Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate

Dark, fresh plum … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: St Joseph

Domaine Courbis Cornas Eygats 2018

"From a cooler parcel of pure granite soils, the 2018 Cornas Les Eygats is probably the most classic Cornas in the lineup (although these all have plenty of Cornas character) with its more mineral, iron, and almost bloody style. Loaded with massive amounts of blue and black fruits, violets, and crushed rock nuances, this full-bodied, multi-dimensional, seamless Cornas has polished tannins, flawless balance, and a monster of a finish. This broad, expansive, sexy Cornas should drink well for 20+ years." … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Cornas

Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape 'Cuvee Reserve' 2016 [Museum Release]

The same blend as the Les Olivets (80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvèdre), the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve is similarly inky ruby/purple-colored and gives up a more dense, serious, backward style in its blackberry, melted licorice, roasted herb, and graphite aromas and flavors. With terrific minerality, full body, sweet tannin, and beautiful purity, it's a seriously good 2016 that's going to benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink nicely for 10-15.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine la Barroche Châteauneuf du Pape "Julien Barrot" 2019

62% Grenache, 18% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, 6% Cinsault and 1% Vaccarese and 1% other varieties. De-stemmed, macerated on skins for more than 4 weeks and fermented in concrete tanks. The Grenache is then aged for 18 months in large oak foudres and blended with the other varieties before bottling. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

"Lavender, pastis and warm stone notes liberally infuse a core of steeped cherry and plum paste flavors in this red, with everything knitting steadily through the finish, … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Durand Cornas Empreintes 20

The Durand brothers, Eric et Joël, specialize in Syrah planted over 20 hectares in St-Joseph, St-Peray and Cornas. Thye destem nearly all fruit, depending on the vintage with a mixture of oak and concrete ageing. Unlike a lot of Cornas their wines are fruit-dense, have vibrant freshness, vibrancy and brightness and are typically rich and spicy.

"More density and depth, as well as precision, emerge from the 2020 Cornas Empreintes, a smaller

production cuvée from 30-year-old vines. Its deep purple … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Cornas

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961. Typically a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 8% Mourvedre and 2% Cinsault, Counoise, Muscardin and Vaccarese fully destemmed aged half in barrique and half in vats.

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine des Tours Vin de Pays Vaucluse Rouge 2019

This is the home estate of the Emmanuel Reynaud (nephew to Jacques Reynaud, third-generation owner of the legendary Château Rayas, that Emmanual has run since 1997). This is a relatively large estate of nearly 100 acres, Domaine des Tours fashions some remarkable value priced reds and whites.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley