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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

$200.00
each

$180.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Réserve" 2016

A modern-day legend in the making is the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve from Jean-Paul Daumen, This Grenache-dominated effort was brought up all in foudre and tastes like the essence of this incredible terroir located on the northern edge of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Winemaker Jean-Paul Duamen says that the very old vines, low yields and natural approach make the base of this wine, but it's in the microclimate of the north facing terroir of slopes that forges its character. Deeply purple, with aromatics recalling … more

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

$690.00
each

$621.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Des Richards Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2019

This is a Vins doux Naturel style, made from Muscat à Petits Grains.

The fermentation is stopped when half of the sugar in the must is converted into alcohol by adding neutral alcohol. This has the effect of maintaining the sweetness from the sugar in the wine.

The nose is beautifully aromatic and fresh evoking ripe peach, apricot and grape nuances; the fortification is first class as it is barely noticeable, the wine is loaded with delicate florals and elegance. … more

Country: France
Producer: Domaine des Richards
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

$59.00
each

$53.10
in a mixed case (6 per case)

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

$125.00
each

$113.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave L'Hermitage Blanc 2018

The 2018 Hermitage Blanc was still in its various components, so my rating and description is something of a composite, based on barrel-tasting lots from Péléat, Les Rocoules and L'Ermite. There's incredible weight, ripeness and richness throughout, with hints of toast and crocuses accenting white peach, melon and pineapple fruit, yet also a sense of vibrance and briny freshness on the lengthy finishes. 95-97" - JC, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The thickness of the skins on Chave’s old vine parcels … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Hermitage

$625.00
each

$563.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Jean-Paul, Corrine & Loïc Jamet Condrieu Vernillion 2021

Note: 'Viognier (Planted 1989 in the dip, OK for dry conditions), 2009 on the hillside, dry conditions) from E facing 0.5 ha at 300 metres on Côte Châtillon & from 2018 0.33 ha on Vernon (2014-2015, the Chéry side of Vernon hill, the 1st part is hilly, precocious, 2nd part deeper soils, more abundant, 1 week behind), vinification starts in vat, then from 2016 30-100% 500-litre amphora (rising), 0-70% 2-7 year 228-litre oak cask (falling) fermented, raised 10 months (2015 … more

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

$290.00
each

$261.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Jean-Paul, Corrine & Loïc Jamet Condrieu Vernillion 2022

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

$300.00
each

$270.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine la Barroche Vin de France Liberty 2018

55% Grenache, 18% Syrah, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Cinsault and 5% Carignan, from Yannick Alliaud’s 50 year old vines in Châteauneuf de Gadagne, just 20km south of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. De-stemmed, macerated on skins for more than 4 weeks and fermented in concrete tanks. Matured in old oak casks and 600 litre demi-muids for 18 months. Unfined and unfiltered.

"Coming from very old vines and similar rocky, pebbly soils as La Crau in Châteauneuf Du Pape, the 2018 Vin de France Liberty is … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

$55.00
each

$49.50
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Mon Aïeul 2016 Magnum

"Getting more than one exclamation in the notes, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée de Mon Aïeul is a deep, rich yet vibrant red that offers a kaleidoscope of kirsch liqueur, garrigue, crushed flowers, Asian spices, and cured meats. It's more opulent and sexier than the 2010, fresher and purer than the 2007, has deep, full-bodied aromas and flavors, and a huge finish. It's a sensational, heavenly Châteauneuf-du-Pape that tops out my scale. This cuvée is 100% Grenache that was not destemmed … more

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

$440.00
each

$400.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2019 Jeroboam

Raspail-Ay was founded in 1854 with 18 hectares under vine planted to Grenache (80%) Syrah (15%) and Mourvedre (5%) proprietor Dominique-Ay keeps things pretty simple at Gigondas' finest address - one red and one rosé. The Gigondas reflects the appellation's characteristics faithfully in an elegantly robust style which needs four or so years for the tannins to meld with the wine.

Dense and concentrated with dark fruits, pepper and spices with a gamey note, there is also a stony mineral … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Gigondas

$465.00
each

Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2019 Magnum

Dense and concentrated with dark fruits, pepper and spices with a gamey note, there is also a stony mineral … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Gigondas

$189.00
each

$170.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2020

Dense and concentrated with dark fruits, pepper and spices with a gamey note, there is also a stony mineral … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Gigondas

$95.00
each

$86.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium 2017 375ml

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

$89.00
each

$81.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

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

$189.00
each

$170.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium 2020 Magnum

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

$380.00
each

$342.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)