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(1x75cl) 2016Vinous (96)
Inky ruby. Intense blueberry, incense, exotic spice and mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Stains the palate with spice-laced black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and violet pastille flavors that show real power and tension and no excess fat. The floral and mineral notes drive a strikingly long, pure finish given shape by smooth, steadily building tannins.Inc. TAX€372.24 -
Vinous (96)
Inky ruby. Intense blueberry, incense, exotic spice and mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Stains the palate with spice-laced black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and violet pastille flavors that show real power and tension and no excess fat. The floral and mineral notes drive a strikingly long, pure finish given shape by smooth, steadily building tannins.Inc. TAX€1,411.68 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.Inc. TAX€4,241.26 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.Inc. TAX€219.24 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.Inc. TAX€1,412.63 -
Vinous (96)
Brilliant ruby. Intense blackberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of exotic spices, olive, cracked pepper and pungent flowers. Youthfully chewy, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit flavors deepen and turn spicier with air; a smoky mineral element adds back-end lift and cut. Rounded tannins add subtle grip to an impressively long, floral- and spice-driven finish that leaves salty olive and cola notes behind. All whole clusters.Inc. TAX€2,951.26 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque violet color. Intense dark berry, potpourri and olive paste aromas are energized by building mineral and cracked pepper flourishes. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black and blue fruit, cola, candied violet and spicecake flavors that show a suave blend of depth and energy. Finishes on an emphatic blue fruit note, showing sharp definition, well-knit tannins and resonating florality.Inc. TAX€1,371.59 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity.Inc. TAX€3,889.16 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity.Inc. TAX€2,325.59 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Cornas Chaillot outperforms the rustic 2020 I tasted on the same occasion. Ripe black fruit, graphite, cedar, stemmy facets and peppery nuances are all amplified in the glass. Intense and expressive, the medium- to full-bodied 2021 is a gorgeous Chaillot, packing a stunning energetic lift on the mid-palate. Checking out with timeless elegance on the refined finish, the 2021 is a showstopper.Inc. TAX€2,529.07 -
(3x75cl) 1994Inc. TAX€1,982.35 -
(1x75cl) 2007Vinous (92-94)
Inky purple. Deeper and more powerful on the nose than the Chaillot, displaying pungent aromas of cassis, boysenberry, violet, dark chocolate and licorice. Surprisingly lithe on the palate following the richness of the nose, offering vibrant dark berry flavors and a note of refreshingly bitter cherry skin. Turns spicier with air, finishing with strong cut and a persistent floral quality. I really like this wine's blend of masculine character and vibrancy.Inc. TAX€592.75 -
(12x75cl) 2010Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.Inc. TAX€7,401.07 -
Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.Inc. TAX€569.95 -
(6x75cl) 2010Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.Inc. TAX€3,754.54 -
Vinous (93-95)
Tasted in two components: #1: Intense raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors, with an array of spice and floral notes adding complexity. Sappy, penetrating and pure, with excellent back-end thrust and slow-building tannins. #2: Sexy, floral-accented aromas of blueberry, cassis and cola, with a strong mineral accent. Displays impressive energy and focus, with a powerful and tenacious finish.Inc. TAX€349.15 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Coming from the oldest vines of the estate and one of the best vineyards in the world for Syrah, the 2012 Cornas Reynard is a massive, thick and unctuous effort that's bursting at the seams with notions of crème de cassis, crushed violets, smoked game and incredible minerality. Just a sensational Cornas that surpasses what was achieved in 2009 and 2010, this full-bodied, concentrated and structured effort has the fruit to be enjoyable now (this is a common trait of the vintage), yet has the depth, richness and balance to evolve for over two decades. It doesn't come cheap, but it's up there with some of the finest Syrahs made.Inc. TAX€2,935.68 -
(1x150cl) 2013Vinous (95)
Saturated ruby. Candied black and blue fruits, potpourri, cola and smoky minerals on the explosively perfumed, sharply focused nose. Stains the palate with intense, deeply concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors, gaining weight and spiciness with aeration. Rich but energetic and graceful as well, finishing with superb clarity, power and mineral-driven persistence. This wine is destined for a very long, slow and positive evolution.Inc. TAX€814.96 -
(12x75cl) 2014Vinous (94)
Youthful violet. Intense, mineral-accented aromas of blackberry and boysenberry, joined by suave Indian spice and incense notes as the wine opens up. Youthfully nervy and focused on the palate, offering bright blue fruit, violet and spicecake flavors that show outstanding clarity and mineral lift. Closes sappy and pure, showing harmonious tannins and leaving a vibrant blue fruit note behind.Inc. TAX€5,738.76 -
Vinous (98)
Brilliant violet. An expansive bouquet evokes dark berry liqueur, Indian spices, violet candy and incense, brightened by a smoky mineral nuance that builds in the glass. Sappy, sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering pliant black raspberry, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors complemented by exotic five-spice powder and white pepper accents. Spicy, sweet and seamless on the remarkably persistent finish, which displays velvety, harmonious tannins and resonating floral and blue fruit notes.Inc. TAX€2,461.68 -
Vinous (97)
Brilliant purple. Dark fruit, floral and spice qualities on the hugely perfumed, expansive nose, along with suggestions of incense, olive and smoky minerals. Stains the palate with powerful, youthfully concentrated blueberry, cassis, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that are given spine and lift by a core of zesty acidity. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the sharply delineated, floral-driven finish, which is shaped by chewy, slow-building tannins.Inc. TAX€3,273.36 -
Vinous (96)
Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, deeply perfumed aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, licorice, smoked meat and olive, along with a sexy floral overtone that gains strength as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated, spice-laced blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors, while a smoky mineral flourish adds vibrant lift. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral-driven finish that shows superb power and insistent florality.Inc. TAX€4,265.26 -
Vinous (96)
Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, deeply perfumed aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, licorice, smoked meat and olive, along with a sexy floral overtone that gains strength as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated, spice-laced blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors, while a smoky mineral flourish adds vibrant lift. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral-driven finish that shows superb power and insistent florality.Inc. TAX€279.70 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
On another level, the 2018 Cornas Reynard is a tour de force and up there with the finest Cornas to ever pass my lips. Deep purple-hued, with a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, blackberries, powdered granite, violets, and peppery spice, it’s full-bodied and brings another level of elegance in its tannins as well as density on the palate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, I can’t imagine a better Cornas, nor a Cornas that holds onto such a classic representation of the appellation paired with purity, elegance, and finesse.Inc. TAX€4,067.26 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
On another level, the 2018 Cornas Reynard is a tour de force and up there with the finest Cornas to ever pass my lips. Deep purple-hued, with a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, blackberries, powdered granite, violets, and peppery spice, it’s full-bodied and brings another level of elegance in its tannins as well as density on the palate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, I can’t imagine a better Cornas, nor a Cornas that holds onto such a classic representation of the appellation paired with purity, elegance, and finesse.Inc. TAX€2,270.63 -
Vinous (95)
Pronounced blood orange, black cherry jam, blackcurrant, dried violet, pencil shaving and cedar notes introduce the 2021 Cornas Reynard. Stemmy funk adds more complexity to the mix. Hitting the full-bodied palate with sweet fruit notes, the 2021 is an utterly refreshing Reynard from Thierry Allemand, unmistakably showcasing its pedigree and class. Bundling remarkable energy on the mid-palate, the 2021 ends with stunning length on the detailed finish.Inc. TAX€2,559.07 -
(6x75cl) 2015The Trevallon Rouge Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2015 offers an exceptional experience of French winemaking expertise, from a renowned boutique vineyard found in the heart of Provence. Produced solely from organic, hand-selected Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 24 months in oak barrels, this red carries the audacious character and passion of producer Domaine de Trevallon.
Every sip unveils layers of complexity, with robust blackberry, cassis, and spicy liquorice flavours mingling on the palate. Carefully balanced tannins lend a long, satisfying finish, promising impressive longevity. Rooted in stark limestone-rich soil, this wine's cultivation results in a distinct minerality that has been revered by critics worldwide.
Taste this bottle of Trevallon Rouge Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2015 and savour the harmony of tradition and innovation that drives Domaine de Trevallon's philosophy, rewarding any true fine wine connoisseur.
Inc. TAX€1,132.19 -
Selected from the very best vineyard slopes of Côte Rôtie, the Vallouit Côte Rôtie Voniere 1999 is indeed the quintessence of traditional Rhône wine-making. The meticulous selection of Syrah grapes epitomises over a century of experience that Vallouit brings to the craft, reflecting the deep, loamy soil and moderate climate in the Rhône valley. What sets Vallouit apart, however, is their allegiance to vinification in old oak barrels, a technique that imparts woody, rustic notes and a profound complexity to the wine.
This 1999 vintage encapsulates an enigmatic ruby-hued potion with blackcurrant and berry fringes, enriched by hints of smokey spice. Vallouit Côte Rôtie Voniere 1999 offers a highly concentrated palate, complementing the intense, fruit-forward nose and underscored by rounded, yet distinct, velvety tannins. It is a commanding bottle worthy of patience and contemplation- a testament to Vallouit's exceptional savoir-faire.
Inc. TAX€782.14 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (94)
This estate’s base 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc should be snatched up by readers. While it's easy to focus on the single vineyard releases, this is absolutely brilliant and worth seeking out. Ripe stone fruits, pineapple, toasted bread, and some floral notes all define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. The blend is 52% Roussanne, 40% Grenache Blanc, and 8% Clairette.Inc. TAX€368.47 -
Vinous (91)
Deep ruby. High-pitched aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, lavender and smoky minerals, with a sexy spicecake quality emerging with aeration. Juicy and precise, with sweet raspberry and floral pastille flavors given lift and spine by tangy acidity. Silky tannins come up slowly on the long, sappy finish, which leaves spicecake and floral notes behind.Inc. TAX€106.75
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(1x75cl) 2016
Vinous (96)
Inky ruby. Intense blueberry, incense, exotic spice and mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Stains the palate with spice-laced black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and violet pastille flavors that show real power and tension and no excess fat. The floral and mineral notes drive a strikingly long, pure finish given shape by smooth, steadily building tannins.In Bond€307.00 -
Vinous (96)
Inky ruby. Intense blueberry, incense, exotic spice and mineral qualities on the expansive, seductively perfumed nose. Stains the palate with spice-laced black and blue fruit, spicecake, olive and violet pastille flavors that show real power and tension and no excess fat. The floral and mineral notes drive a strikingly long, pure finish given shape by smooth, steadily building tannins.In Bond€1,155.00 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.In Bond€3,490.00 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.In Bond€179.00 -
Vinous (95)
Inky ruby. Spice- and mineral-accented black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat and olive paste on the intensely perfumed nose. Concentrated blackberry, cherry and violet pastille flavors take on a suave floral nuance with aeration. Densely packed but lively as well, finishing with outstanding clarity, harmonious tannins and superb, blue-fruit-driven persistence.In Bond€1,155.00 -
Vinous (96)
Brilliant ruby. Intense blackberry and cherry aromas are complicated by suggestions of exotic spices, olive, cracked pepper and pungent flowers. Youthfully chewy, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit flavors deepen and turn spicier with air; a smoky mineral element adds back-end lift and cut. Rounded tannins add subtle grip to an impressively long, floral- and spice-driven finish that leaves salty olive and cola notes behind. All whole clusters.In Bond€2,415.00 -
Vinous (96)
Opaque violet color. Intense dark berry, potpourri and olive paste aromas are energized by building mineral and cracked pepper flourishes. Stains the palate with appealingly sweet black and blue fruit, cola, candied violet and spicecake flavors that show a suave blend of depth and energy. Finishes on an emphatic blue fruit note, showing sharp definition, well-knit tannins and resonating florality.In Bond€1,120.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity.In Bond€3,195.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2020 Cornas Chaillot comes from a mix of lieux-dits (it's mostly Chaillot) as well as some younger vines. It's an incredible wine in its own right and certainly doesn't give much in terms quality to its big brother. Awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, violets, crushed stone, and bouquet garni-like notes all define the aromatics, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, concentrated mid-palate, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a touch more finesse-driven and elegant compared to the Reynard and should round into form with just 5-7 years of bottle age. This is legit awesome Cornas that will have 20-25 years of ultimate longevity.In Bond€1,915.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Cornas Chaillot outperforms the rustic 2020 I tasted on the same occasion. Ripe black fruit, graphite, cedar, stemmy facets and peppery nuances are all amplified in the glass. Intense and expressive, the medium- to full-bodied 2021 is a gorgeous Chaillot, packing a stunning energetic lift on the mid-palate. Checking out with timeless elegance on the refined finish, the 2021 is a showstopper.In Bond€2,060.00 -
(3x75cl) 1994In Bond€1,640.00
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(1x75cl) 2007
Vinous (92-94)
Inky purple. Deeper and more powerful on the nose than the Chaillot, displaying pungent aromas of cassis, boysenberry, violet, dark chocolate and licorice. Surprisingly lithe on the palate following the richness of the nose, offering vibrant dark berry flavors and a note of refreshingly bitter cherry skin. Turns spicier with air, finishing with strong cut and a persistent floral quality. I really like this wine's blend of masculine character and vibrancy.In Bond€490.00 -
(12x75cl) 2010
Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.In Bond€6,120.00 -
Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.In Bond€471.00 -
(6x75cl) 2010
Vinous (96-97)
Inky ruby. Intense, sharply focused aromas of dark berries, cherry pit, violet, licorice and minerals, with a bright, spicy overtone. Deep in black and blue fruit flavors but also lithe and precise, offering a dizzying array of floral and spice accents that gain strength with air. Show remarkable clarity and power on the finish, which is given grip by impressively fine-grained tannins. An uncanny blend of richness and vivacity, with the balance to age effortlessly.In Bond€3,105.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Tasted in two components: #1: Intense raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors, with an array of spice and floral notes adding complexity. Sappy, penetrating and pure, with excellent back-end thrust and slow-building tannins. #2: Sexy, floral-accented aromas of blueberry, cassis and cola, with a strong mineral accent. Displays impressive energy and focus, with a powerful and tenacious finish.In Bond€287.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
Coming from the oldest vines of the estate and one of the best vineyards in the world for Syrah, the 2012 Cornas Reynard is a massive, thick and unctuous effort that's bursting at the seams with notions of crème de cassis, crushed violets, smoked game and incredible minerality. Just a sensational Cornas that surpasses what was achieved in 2009 and 2010, this full-bodied, concentrated and structured effort has the fruit to be enjoyable now (this is a common trait of the vintage), yet has the depth, richness and balance to evolve for over two decades. It doesn't come cheap, but it's up there with some of the finest Syrahs made.In Bond€2,425.00 -
(1x150cl) 2013
Vinous (95)
Saturated ruby. Candied black and blue fruits, potpourri, cola and smoky minerals on the explosively perfumed, sharply focused nose. Stains the palate with intense, deeply concentrated blackberry, boysenberry and floral pastille flavors, gaining weight and spiciness with aeration. Rich but energetic and graceful as well, finishing with superb clarity, power and mineral-driven persistence. This wine is destined for a very long, slow and positive evolution.In Bond€672.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Vinous (94)
Youthful violet. Intense, mineral-accented aromas of blackberry and boysenberry, joined by suave Indian spice and incense notes as the wine opens up. Youthfully nervy and focused on the palate, offering bright blue fruit, violet and spicecake flavors that show outstanding clarity and mineral lift. Closes sappy and pure, showing harmonious tannins and leaving a vibrant blue fruit note behind.In Bond€4,745.00 -
Vinous (98)
Brilliant violet. An expansive bouquet evokes dark berry liqueur, Indian spices, violet candy and incense, brightened by a smoky mineral nuance that builds in the glass. Sappy, sweet and penetrating on the palate, offering pliant black raspberry, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors complemented by exotic five-spice powder and white pepper accents. Spicy, sweet and seamless on the remarkably persistent finish, which displays velvety, harmonious tannins and resonating floral and blue fruit notes.In Bond€2,030.00 -
Vinous (97)
Brilliant purple. Dark fruit, floral and spice qualities on the hugely perfumed, expansive nose, along with suggestions of incense, olive and smoky minerals. Stains the palate with powerful, youthfully concentrated blueberry, cassis, spicecake and violet pastille flavors that are given spine and lift by a core of zesty acidity. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the sharply delineated, floral-driven finish, which is shaped by chewy, slow-building tannins.In Bond€2,685.00 -
Vinous (96)
Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, deeply perfumed aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, licorice, smoked meat and olive, along with a sexy floral overtone that gains strength as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated, spice-laced blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors, while a smoky mineral flourish adds vibrant lift. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral-driven finish that shows superb power and insistent florality.In Bond€3,510.00 -
Vinous (96)
Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, deeply perfumed aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, licorice, smoked meat and olive, along with a sexy floral overtone that gains strength as the wine opens up. Stains the palate with deeply concentrated, spice-laced blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and fruitcake flavors, while a smoky mineral flourish adds vibrant lift. Chewy tannins shape an extremely long, mineral-driven finish that shows superb power and insistent florality.In Bond€230.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
On another level, the 2018 Cornas Reynard is a tour de force and up there with the finest Cornas to ever pass my lips. Deep purple-hued, with a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, blackberries, powdered granite, violets, and peppery spice, it’s full-bodied and brings another level of elegance in its tannins as well as density on the palate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, I can’t imagine a better Cornas, nor a Cornas that holds onto such a classic representation of the appellation paired with purity, elegance, and finesse.In Bond€3,345.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
On another level, the 2018 Cornas Reynard is a tour de force and up there with the finest Cornas to ever pass my lips. Deep purple-hued, with a gorgeous perfume of crème de cassis, blackberries, powdered granite, violets, and peppery spice, it’s full-bodied and brings another level of elegance in its tannins as well as density on the palate. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced, with ultra-fine tannins, I can’t imagine a better Cornas, nor a Cornas that holds onto such a classic representation of the appellation paired with purity, elegance, and finesse.In Bond€1,870.00 -
Vinous (95)
Pronounced blood orange, black cherry jam, blackcurrant, dried violet, pencil shaving and cedar notes introduce the 2021 Cornas Reynard. Stemmy funk adds more complexity to the mix. Hitting the full-bodied palate with sweet fruit notes, the 2021 is an utterly refreshing Reynard from Thierry Allemand, unmistakably showcasing its pedigree and class. Bundling remarkable energy on the mid-palate, the 2021 ends with stunning length on the detailed finish.In Bond€2,085.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015
The Trevallon Rouge Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2015 offers an exceptional experience of French winemaking expertise, from a renowned boutique vineyard found in the heart of Provence. Produced solely from organic, hand-selected Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 24 months in oak barrels, this red carries the audacious character and passion of producer Domaine de Trevallon.
Every sip unveils layers of complexity, with robust blackberry, cassis, and spicy liquorice flavours mingling on the palate. Carefully balanced tannins lend a long, satisfying finish, promising impressive longevity. Rooted in stark limestone-rich soil, this wine's cultivation results in a distinct minerality that has been revered by critics worldwide.
Taste this bottle of Trevallon Rouge Vine de Pays des Bouches du Rhone 2015 and savour the harmony of tradition and innovation that drives Domaine de Trevallon's philosophy, rewarding any true fine wine connoisseur.
In Bond€925.00 -
Selected from the very best vineyard slopes of Côte Rôtie, the Vallouit Côte Rôtie Voniere 1999 is indeed the quintessence of traditional Rhône wine-making. The meticulous selection of Syrah grapes epitomises over a century of experience that Vallouit brings to the craft, reflecting the deep, loamy soil and moderate climate in the Rhône valley. What sets Vallouit apart, however, is their allegiance to vinification in old oak barrels, a technique that imparts woody, rustic notes and a profound complexity to the wine.
This 1999 vintage encapsulates an enigmatic ruby-hued potion with blackcurrant and berry fringes, enriched by hints of smokey spice. Vallouit Côte Rôtie Voniere 1999 offers a highly concentrated palate, complementing the intense, fruit-forward nose and underscored by rounded, yet distinct, velvety tannins. It is a commanding bottle worthy of patience and contemplation- a testament to Vallouit's exceptional savoir-faire.
In Bond€628.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
Jeb Dunnuck (94)
This estate’s base 2023 Châteauneuf Du Pape Blanc should be snatched up by readers. While it's easy to focus on the single vineyard releases, this is absolutely brilliant and worth seeking out. Ripe stone fruits, pineapple, toasted bread, and some floral notes all define the aromatics, and this beauty hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a pure, elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. The blend is 52% Roussanne, 40% Grenache Blanc, and 8% Clairette.In Bond€283.00 -
Vinous (91)
Deep ruby. High-pitched aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, lavender and smoky minerals, with a sexy spicecake quality emerging with aeration. Juicy and precise, with sweet raspberry and floral pastille flavors given lift and spine by tangy acidity. Silky tannins come up slowly on the long, sappy finish, which leaves spicecake and floral notes behind.In Bond€85.00
Chateauneuf du Pape, in the Rhone, pioneered the Appellation Controlee system by drawing up the first rules in 1923 regulating production, providing a prototype for others. This regulated yields, alcohol levels and what grapes could be grown where. The Rhone has gone through a resurgence with more of its appellations distinctive identities being asserted and respected.
