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
Producer: Domaine Jamet
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Northern Rhône>Côte-Rôtie

Andre Perret Condrieu 'Coteau de Chery' 2022

Country: France
Producer: Andre Perret
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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Domaine de la Mordorée Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvee de la Reine Des Bois 2019

"The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée De La Reine des Bois is a deeper, more masculine wine with gorgeous cassis and blackberry fruits as well as graphite, licorice, crushed stone, violets, and lavender nuances. Rich, full-bodied, and incredibly concentrated, it has a brilliant sense of freshness and purity as well as length on the finish. It's going to require 4-5 years of bottle age, but this straight-up thrilling Châteauneuf du Pape will have 20-25 years of prime drinking." 98+ Jeb … more

Country: France
Producer: Domaine de la Mordorée
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Domaine de la Mordorée 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
Producer: Domaine de la Mordorée
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Southern Rhône>Lirac

Domaine René Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium 2022

Country: France
Producer: René Rostaing
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Northern Rhône>Côte-Rôtie

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
Producer: Domaine Raspail-Ay
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Southern Rhône>Gigondas

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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Chateau Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape 2020 375ml

James Suckling 97pts - "Very dense black-fruit aromas, but also licorice, an entire microcosm of spice and a whiff of smoked bacon. Very dense and meaty with an incredible tannin structure that enables this to be simultaneously very big and elegant. Super-long finish with enormous mineral freshness. Drink or hold"

Country: France
Producer: Château Beaucastel
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022

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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Chateau Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

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: Southern Rhône>Châteauneuf

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Blanc 2023

Country: France
Producer: Alain Graillot
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Northern Rhône>Crozes

Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2022

Country: France
Producer: Alain Graillot
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Northern Rhône>Crozes