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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 Raspail-Ay Gigondas 2019 Magnum

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

$189.00
each

$170.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

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

$189.00
each

$170.00
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)

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010

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. This visit was the first time I have had a chance to taste these wines in many years, and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback with their offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape.

An exceptionally strong effort, the … more

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

$175.00
each

$158.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

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

$149.00
each

$134.10
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

2016 is a blend of … more

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

$145.00
each

$131.00
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)

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

$119.00
each

$107.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021

Country: France
Producer: Alain Graillot
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage

$110.00
each

$99.00
in a mixed case (6 per case)

Pierre Gaillard Cote-Rotie 2021 375ml

"Dark red robe. The bouquet has a comfortable depth, with the promise of opening and variety; there is a mass of black berry fruits for now. The palate has a suave tone, a cosy middle, carries gourmand appeal, the fruit on mixed red and black berries, a spur of freshness in the ferrous tannins. It's wild in a good way on the second half, has character, the length nicely sustained. From late-2024." John Livingstone-Learmonth, Drink Rhône

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