Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021

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

Bastide Saint Dominique Cotes du Rhone 2020 375ml

Bastide Saint-Dominique estate can be discovered in the heart of Provence, at the foot of the hills of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, facing the gusts of the mistral and under a relentless sun. Built around a former 16th century chapel, the estate was created in 1976 by Gérard and Marie-Claude Bonnet with a handful of plots. Over time and with a strong will, they develop their vineyard which now reaches 50 hectares in production in Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Cairanne, … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Cotes-du-Rhone

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Le Plateau" 2016

Made in small volumes only in the best years, this comes from plots chosen on the high plateau of galets roules. It sees more oak and a higher proportion of new oak, but because of the concentration in the 2016 and 2017 vintages, it's not especially noticeable. These aren't big, extracted wines but wines that feel comfortable and balanced. The blend is 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, and the result is a top-notch effort, boasting explosive aromas of cherries, cocoa … more

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

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

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

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.

2016 is a blend of … more

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

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

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 Cotes-du-Rhone Reserve 2022

Cotes du Rhone is usually a blend of grenache, mourvedre and shiraz which is spicy, medium-bodied and satisfying. This one certainly meets the criteria.

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

Chateau Mont-Redon Lirac 2020

From vineyards located just across the river from Chateauneuf du Pape on sandy soils this wine shows the perfumed and supple side of Grenache grown on sandy soils. Kirsch, ground pepper, leather and garrigue all flow to a mid-weight wine that’s perfect for drinking over the coming 3-4 years.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Lirac

Clos Des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2019

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

Delas Côtes du Rhône 'Saint Esprit' 2021

60% Syrah, 40% Grenache.

Unusually for Cotes du Rhone this is majority Shiraz, rather than Grenache. As a result the Saint-Esprit's deep color has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classical Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins. Excellent value.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

Delas Côtes du Rhône 'Saint Esprit' 2022

60% Syrah, 40% Grenache.

Unusually for Cotes du Rhone this is majority Shiraz, rather than Grenache. As a result the Saint-Esprit's deep color has a dark, plum-like hue. The nose is classical Syrah, with berry fruit, violet and licorice. It has a full, rounded palate with delicate tannins. Excellent value.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

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

Delas-Freres Hermitage "Les Bessards" 2015 Magnum

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Hermitage