Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Rhône
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Rhone | 9 | 17+ (JR) |
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€795.86 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)Cask sample. Fascinating nose, gravel and spice and lifted balsamic notes as well as cassis and crushed rocks. The palate is defined and layered with beautiful structure and a lovely floral character beneath as well. Has an expressive nose and a rose-petal character, too. Needs a few years but is hugely expressive on the nose and on the palate. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€2,117.26 |
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Rhone | 1 | 89 (VN) |
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€785.58 |
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Vinous (89)Dark red. Funky aromas of raspberry, meat, leather, smoke and gunflint. Sweet, pliant, rich and layered, with the meaty character following through on the palate. Finishes with a slightly drying nutty quality and lingering sweetness. |
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Rhone | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€514.38 |
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Vinous (92)(20% new oak): Opaque ruby. Intense, mineral-driven aromas of ripe blackberry, smoked meat and incense. Pliant, supple and sweet, with a distinct smokiness to its dark berry and spicecake flavors. Finishes with slow-building tannins, repeating smokiness and strong floral persistence. A very strong showing for this bottling. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€822.78 |
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Vinous (92)Inky ruby. Intensely aromatic cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by hints of licorice, peppery spices and cola. Deeply concentrated but taut dark fruit flavors show a suave blend of power and vivacity, and a mineral nuance adds lift. Gains heft and sweetness on the clinging finish, which features a smoky mineral quality and fine-grained tannins that come on slowly. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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€600.96 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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€915.10 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 5 | 95 (WA) |
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€982.54 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€637.98 |
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Vinous (94)Bright violet. Highly perfumed black and blue fruit preserve, incense and baking spice aromas, along with hints of smoky minerals and olive paste. Silky, seamless and penetrating in the mouth, offering concentrated blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors that become more energetic on the back half. Rich yet lively, finishing gently sweet and long, with harmonious tannins and repeating mineral and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 4 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€625.85 |
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Vinous (94-96)Assertive black raspberry, cherry, peony, apricot(!) and exotic spice aromas show fine definition and a touch of smoky minerality. Gently sweet, palate-staining black/blue fruit, spicecake and floral pastille flavors deepen with air and take on a licorice nuance and a spicy topnote. Rich but energetic as well, finishing with bright, minerally cut on a persistent finish that features youthfully gripping tannins and sexy floral and spice flourishes. This is shaping up to be the most impressive version of this bottling that I have ever tasted. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€1,176.78 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes from a vineyard just a couple kilometers from the les Granits) is firm, tight and structured, with edgy notes of cassis, blackberry, powdered rock and ground herbs. Full-bodied, concentrated and rich, it needs 3-4 years in the cellar, and will have two decades of longevity. This is almost non-existent in the marketplace, but it's worth the effort to track down. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€759.18 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I've loved every vintage of this cuvée and the 2018 Saint Joseph Le Clos is undoubtedly with the best of them. Incredibly complex notes of black raspberries, flowers, lavender, bouquet garni, and a terrific sense of elegance all emerge from the glass, and this full-bodied beauty has a silky, elegant texture, great tannins, and one seriously lengthy finish. It shows more spice and meaty nuances with time in the glass and this is more Hermitage than your classic Saint Joseph. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20 years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (JD) |
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€816.78 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-98)The 2019 Saint Joseph Le Clos comes from higher elevation granite soils and is just about always in the running for the Saint Joseph of the vintage. Reminding me of the Vieilles Vignes cuvée from the Gonon brothers, this dense purple-hued effort offers incredible blackberry and smoked currant-like fruits as well as notes of violets, crushed stone, incense, and leather. It's a rich, full-bodied, incredibly impressive red that's going to take 4-5 years to shed some baby fat and keep for two decades. |
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Rhone | 5 | 16 (JR) |
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€720.26 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)Cask sample. A very expressive and rich nose, iron and ferruginous notes. Inky and slight peppery hints as well. Olive tapenade and weighty mid palate. Supremely textured, the tannins are firm and very present and slightly stalky presently. Needs a lot of time to come together. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€381.18 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A more reductive, meaty, backward effort than normal, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits is all Syrah that comes from unquestionably one of the top terroirs in Saint-Joseph. It was vinified in concrete tanks and aged in a mix of barrels and demi-muids, 20% being new. It blossoms with air and reveals an almost Hermitage-like class and minerality, with killer crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits supported by loads of smoked game, saddle leather, crushed stone, barbecue smoke, garrigue, and violet-like aromas and flavors. Just incredible on the palate as well, with medium to full-bodied richness, awesome tannins, and a liquid rock-like minerality, this tour de force from Saint-Joseph ranks with the finest vintage of this cuvée ever made and matches the 2015, although it shows a very different style. It should be snatched up by readers. It will need 3-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly over the following 20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 10 | 16.5 (JR) |
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€353.06 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Cask sample. Hugely expressive and vivid nose, pepper and spice as well as a meaty and graphite note. The palate is firm, the tannins are present and marked and need some time to come together – the fruit is well poised to soak up those tannins as well. Youthful and shows an attractive smoked-meat note on the finish. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€2,708.77 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,829.98 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,888.76 |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
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€3,995.74 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The sensational 2009 Vacqueyras should age as well as its 2004 counterpart, but it is a headier cuvee with relatively high alcohol (probably 15+%). It exhibits abundant notes of kirsch liqueur, licorice and raspberry in addition to a full-bodied style filled with fruit and character. Aged completely in tank, it comes across like a family member of the great Chateau Rayas. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€3,995.02 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Heady aromas of candied red fruits, cherry pit and anise, with a suave floral note emerging with aeration. Rich but lively, offering sharply focused bitter cherry and raspberry flavors that are given spine by juicy acidity. Fine-grained tannins give grip to the persistent finish, which strongly echoes the cherry note. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€3,281.02 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Vacqueyras Réserve sports a flamboyant perfume of cherry liquor and strawberry compote mixed with delicate notions of tobacco and dried lavender. Enveloped in silky tannins, this full-bodied beauty is packed with ample concentration and finesse. It seamlessly glides across the palate and concludes with an expansive finish. This utterly seductive 2012 red has reached its plateau of maturity and is ready for business. |
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Rhone | 3 | 96.0 |
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€2,067.73 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€2,565.52 |
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Delighting the senses, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 is a magnificent French wine known for its complexity and vivacity. Hailing from the eminent winery of Manfred Krankl, this elegant wine yields an intoxicating aroma of ripe black fruits, combined with undertones of truffle, saddle leather, and tar with a tertiary hint of smoky oak as it ages. The grapes are manually harvested to ensure the superior quality, indulging in a whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Subsequent ageing in French Oak accelerifies the development of opulence and richness in texture. This Grenache-dominated cuvee, sourced from the ceremonial La Crau vineyard, displays its full-bodied character with masterly finesse. The potter’s clay soil of the vineyard imparts unique mineral notes to the Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016, lending it its distinct character. A bottle of this enchanting elixir is a must for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking a remarkable expression of Chateauneuf-du-Pape terroir, making every sip a toast to the grandeur of French winemaking. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,953.40 |
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Emanating from the Rhone Valley's prestigious vineyards is Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018, a masterstroke of vinification combining Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. This iconic blend is meticulously crafted by the distinguished Manfred Krankl and Pascal and Vincent Maurel of Clos Saint Jean. Harvested from their oldest vines, some over a century old, the fruit is organically grown on a mix of soil types, lending a singular finesse and complexity to the palate. The vintage is adrenalised on the lees, aged in new French oak imparting luxurious layers of rich fruit, earthy undertones and a silky finish. Its iconic label, a vibrant Chimera, mirrors the wine's mythical and multi-dimensional personality. This powerhouse wine has received worldwide plaudits for its deep ruby colouring, full-bodied nature, and illustrious ageing potential. Whether you're an ardent admirer or a first-time taster, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 adds an exquisite touch to any wine collection. |
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Rhone | 1 | 95-97 (JD) |
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€506.02 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)For lovers of powerful, massive Côte Rôtie, the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Brocarde from Billon is going to punch that ticket. Decadent black fruits, scorched earth, roasted meats, and spicy nuances all define this beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a decadent, layered texture, one heck of a great mid-palate, and the density, structure, and balance to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and evolve for 20-30 years. |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€575.32 |
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The Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 is indeed a symbol of impeccable craftsmanship from a famed winery located in Northern Rhone Valley, France. This superb vintage encapsulates the inherent elegance and complexity unique to the producer's portfolio. Hand-picked Syrah and Viognier grapes from vineyards marinated in schist and iron oxide rich soils are meticulously co-fermented, a testament to the traditional winemaking methods employed. The result is a sophisticated wine, beautifully balancing aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky nuances and a hint of floral undertones. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture tinged with a delicate spiciness, culminating in a lingering, mineral-infused finish. Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, the Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 embodies the winery's commitment to quality and longevity. |
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Rhone | 4 | 96 (WS) |
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€506.98 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Lots of taut sinew here supporting the beam of black cherry, plum, tar and mineral flavors, with sweet earth, tobacco and cocoa powder on the finish. This wine has gotten progressively bigger over time and still seems in its ascendancy. Terrific focus and purity.--1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2020. 8,330 cases made. -JM |
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Rhone | 1 | 94-97 (VN) |
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€1,541.74 |
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Vinous - Josh Raynolds (94-97)Foudre #1 (the fine one, according to Avril): Bright red. Intense strawberry and raspberry on the nose, with subtle garrigue and minerals adding complexity. Silky red fruit flavors show seductive spice and floral pastille qualities. Finishes with great persistence. Foudre #2 (the tannic one): Ruby-red. Bright red fruit aromas, with a deep undercurrent of licorice adding seriousness. The palate shows very spicy bitter cherry and dark berry liqueur flavors, chewy tannic grip and a long, vibrant finish. If this is Avril's idea of tannic in 2006, the final wine should be a supple beauty. Foudre #3 (the concentrated one, from 80-year-old vines cropped at15 hl/ha): Inky ruby. Rich cherry and cassis aromas, with a deep tapenade quality adding complexity. Sappy, sweet and packing major dark berry punch, this clocks in at 16.5% alcohol, but there's no obvious heat. An approximate blend: I hate doing this, but why not, said Avril, who doesn't believe that on-the-spot blends are accurate reflections of what winds up in the bottle. But this was his idea, not mine! Dark ruby. Powerful kirsch and blackcurrant aromas, with exotic licorice and fresh floral character expanding with air. Pliant dark berry and bitter cherry flavors carry through the long, sappy finish. A balanced, sweet powerhouse from this vantage point, with the concentration to age for at least a decade or two. |
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Rhone | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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€1,271.74 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dusty, dried spice nose with lots of energy. Lovely sweetness and fluidity. Already fun to drink with an edge of animal but no suggestion of brett. Very clean and fruity and sweet. Transparent. Already lovely. And somehow it seems refreshing. |
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Rhone | 9 | 17+ (JR) |
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€641.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (17+)Cask sample. Fascinating nose, gravel and spice and lifted balsamic notes as well as cassis and crushed rocks. The palate is defined and layered with beautiful structure and a lovely floral character beneath as well. Has an expressive nose and a rose-petal character, too. Needs a few years but is hugely expressive on the nose and on the palate. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,720.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
€636.00 |
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Vinous (89)Dark red. Funky aromas of raspberry, meat, leather, smoke and gunflint. Sweet, pliant, rich and layered, with the meaty character following through on the palate. Finishes with a slightly drying nutty quality and lingering sweetness. |
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Rhone | 2 | 92 (VN) |
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€410.00 |
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Vinous (92)(20% new oak): Opaque ruby. Intense, mineral-driven aromas of ripe blackberry, smoked meat and incense. Pliant, supple and sweet, with a distinct smokiness to its dark berry and spicecake flavors. Finishes with slow-building tannins, repeating smokiness and strong floral persistence. A very strong showing for this bottling. |
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Rhone | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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€667.00 |
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Vinous (92)Inky ruby. Intensely aromatic cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by hints of licorice, peppery spices and cola. Deeply concentrated but taut dark fruit flavors show a suave blend of power and vivacity, and a mineral nuance adds lift. Gains heft and sweetness on the clinging finish, which features a smoky mineral quality and fine-grained tannins that come on slowly. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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€486.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 6 | 95 (WA) |
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€733.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 5 | 95 (WA) |
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€774.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)When a so-called entry-level wine performs at this level, you know that producer has had a stupendous year. The 2015 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with loads of cassis fruit and masses of ripe tannin. To top it off, some meaty, savory notes creep in on the long finish, imparting some intriguing complexity. |
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Rhone | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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€513.00 |
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Vinous (94)Bright violet. Highly perfumed black and blue fruit preserve, incense and baking spice aromas, along with hints of smoky minerals and olive paste. Silky, seamless and penetrating in the mouth, offering concentrated blackberry, boysenberry, violet pastille and spicecake flavors that become more energetic on the back half. Rich yet lively, finishing gently sweet and long, with harmonious tannins and repeating mineral and floral notes. |
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Rhone | 4 | 94-96 (VN) |
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€499.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)Assertive black raspberry, cherry, peony, apricot(!) and exotic spice aromas show fine definition and a touch of smoky minerality. Gently sweet, palate-staining black/blue fruit, spicecake and floral pastille flavors deepen with air and take on a licorice nuance and a spicy topnote. Rich but energetic as well, finishing with bright, minerally cut on a persistent finish that features youthfully gripping tannins and sexy floral and spice flourishes. This is shaping up to be the most impressive version of this bottling that I have ever tasted. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
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€962.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)In complete contrast to the sexy, flamboyant les Granits, the tiny production 2012 Saint Joseph le Clos (which comes from a vineyard just a couple kilometers from the les Granits) is firm, tight and structured, with edgy notes of cassis, blackberry, powdered rock and ground herbs. Full-bodied, concentrated and rich, it needs 3-4 years in the cellar, and will have two decades of longevity. This is almost non-existent in the marketplace, but it's worth the effort to track down. |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€614.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)I've loved every vintage of this cuvée and the 2018 Saint Joseph Le Clos is undoubtedly with the best of them. Incredibly complex notes of black raspberries, flowers, lavender, bouquet garni, and a terrific sense of elegance all emerge from the glass, and this full-bodied beauty has a silky, elegant texture, great tannins, and one seriously lengthy finish. It shows more spice and meaty nuances with time in the glass and this is more Hermitage than your classic Saint Joseph. Enjoy bottles any time over the coming 20 years. |
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Rhone | 1 | 96-98 (JD) |
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€662.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96-98)The 2019 Saint Joseph Le Clos comes from higher elevation granite soils and is just about always in the running for the Saint Joseph of the vintage. Reminding me of the Vieilles Vignes cuvée from the Gonon brothers, this dense purple-hued effort offers incredible blackberry and smoked currant-like fruits as well as notes of violets, crushed stone, incense, and leather. It's a rich, full-bodied, incredibly impressive red that's going to take 4-5 years to shed some baby fat and keep for two decades. |
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Rhone | 5 | 16 (JR) |
In Bond
€578.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16)Cask sample. A very expressive and rich nose, iron and ferruginous notes. Inky and slight peppery hints as well. Olive tapenade and weighty mid palate. Supremely textured, the tannins are firm and very present and slightly stalky presently. Needs a lot of time to come together. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | 97 (JD) |
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€299.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (97)A more reductive, meaty, backward effort than normal, the 2018 Saint Joseph Les Granits is all Syrah that comes from unquestionably one of the top terroirs in Saint-Joseph. It was vinified in concrete tanks and aged in a mix of barrels and demi-muids, 20% being new. It blossoms with air and reveals an almost Hermitage-like class and minerality, with killer crème de cassis and black raspberry fruits supported by loads of smoked game, saddle leather, crushed stone, barbecue smoke, garrigue, and violet-like aromas and flavors. Just incredible on the palate as well, with medium to full-bodied richness, awesome tannins, and a liquid rock-like minerality, this tour de force from Saint-Joseph ranks with the finest vintage of this cuvée ever made and matches the 2015, although it shows a very different style. It should be snatched up by readers. It will need 3-5 years of bottle age and will drink brilliantly over the following 20 years or more. |
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Rhone | 10 | 16.5 (JR) |
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€272.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (16.5)Cask sample. Hugely expressive and vivid nose, pepper and spice as well as a meaty and graphite note. The palate is firm, the tannins are present and marked and need some time to come together – the fruit is well poised to soak up those tannins as well. Youthful and shows an attractive smoked-meat note on the finish. (AC) |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€2,220.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,480.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€1,530.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
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€3,285.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The sensational 2009 Vacqueyras should age as well as its 2004 counterpart, but it is a headier cuvee with relatively high alcohol (probably 15+%). It exhibits abundant notes of kirsch liqueur, licorice and raspberry in addition to a full-bodied style filled with fruit and character. Aged completely in tank, it comes across like a family member of the great Chateau Rayas. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€3,285.00 |
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Vinous (93)Bright red. Heady aromas of candied red fruits, cherry pit and anise, with a suave floral note emerging with aeration. Rich but lively, offering sharply focused bitter cherry and raspberry flavors that are given spine by juicy acidity. Fine-grained tannins give grip to the persistent finish, which strongly echoes the cherry note. |
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Rhone | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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€2,690.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2012 Vacqueyras Réserve sports a flamboyant perfume of cherry liquor and strawberry compote mixed with delicate notions of tobacco and dried lavender. Enveloped in silky tannins, this full-bodied beauty is packed with ample concentration and finesse. It seamlessly glides across the palate and concludes with an expansive finish. This utterly seductive 2012 red has reached its plateau of maturity and is ready for business. |
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Rhone | 3 | 96.0 |
In Bond
€1,720.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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€2,130.00 |
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Delighting the senses, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016 is a magnificent French wine known for its complexity and vivacity. Hailing from the eminent winery of Manfred Krankl, this elegant wine yields an intoxicating aroma of ripe black fruits, combined with undertones of truffle, saddle leather, and tar with a tertiary hint of smoky oak as it ages. The grapes are manually harvested to ensure the superior quality, indulging in a whole cluster, native yeast fermentation. Subsequent ageing in French Oak accelerifies the development of opulence and richness in texture. This Grenache-dominated cuvee, sourced from the ceremonial La Crau vineyard, displays its full-bodied character with masterly finesse. The potter’s clay soil of the vineyard imparts unique mineral notes to the Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2016, lending it its distinct character. A bottle of this enchanting elixir is a must for discerning wine enthusiasts seeking a remarkable expression of Chateauneuf-du-Pape terroir, making every sip a toast to the grandeur of French winemaking. |
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Emanating from the Rhone Valley's prestigious vineyards is Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018, a masterstroke of vinification combining Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes. This iconic blend is meticulously crafted by the distinguished Manfred Krankl and Pascal and Vincent Maurel of Clos Saint Jean. Harvested from their oldest vines, some over a century old, the fruit is organically grown on a mix of soil types, lending a singular finesse and complexity to the palate. The vintage is adrenalised on the lees, aged in new French oak imparting luxurious layers of rich fruit, earthy undertones and a silky finish. Its iconic label, a vibrant Chimera, mirrors the wine's mythical and multi-dimensional personality. This powerhouse wine has received worldwide plaudits for its deep ruby colouring, full-bodied nature, and illustrious ageing potential. Whether you're an ardent admirer or a first-time taster, Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2018 adds an exquisite touch to any wine collection. |
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€403.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)For lovers of powerful, massive Côte Rôtie, the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Brocarde from Billon is going to punch that ticket. Decadent black fruits, scorched earth, roasted meats, and spicy nuances all define this beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a decadent, layered texture, one heck of a great mid-palate, and the density, structure, and balance to benefit from 7-8 years of bottle age and evolve for 20-30 years. |
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The Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 is indeed a symbol of impeccable craftsmanship from a famed winery located in Northern Rhone Valley, France. This superb vintage encapsulates the inherent elegance and complexity unique to the producer's portfolio. Hand-picked Syrah and Viognier grapes from vineyards marinated in schist and iron oxide rich soils are meticulously co-fermented, a testament to the traditional winemaking methods employed. The result is a sophisticated wine, beautifully balancing aromas of dark berry fruits, smoky nuances and a hint of floral undertones. On the palate, it reveals a silky texture tinged with a delicate spiciness, culminating in a lingering, mineral-infused finish. Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months, the Clos de la Bonnette Cote Rotie Prenelle 2021 embodies the winery's commitment to quality and longevity. |
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€410.00 |
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Wine Spectator (96)Lots of taut sinew here supporting the beam of black cherry, plum, tar and mineral flavors, with sweet earth, tobacco and cocoa powder on the finish. This wine has gotten progressively bigger over time and still seems in its ascendancy. Terrific focus and purity.--1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2020. 8,330 cases made. -JM |
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Vinous - Josh Raynolds (94-97)Foudre #1 (the fine one, according to Avril): Bright red. Intense strawberry and raspberry on the nose, with subtle garrigue and minerals adding complexity. Silky red fruit flavors show seductive spice and floral pastille qualities. Finishes with great persistence. Foudre #2 (the tannic one): Ruby-red. Bright red fruit aromas, with a deep undercurrent of licorice adding seriousness. The palate shows very spicy bitter cherry and dark berry liqueur flavors, chewy tannic grip and a long, vibrant finish. If this is Avril's idea of tannic in 2006, the final wine should be a supple beauty. Foudre #3 (the concentrated one, from 80-year-old vines cropped at15 hl/ha): Inky ruby. Rich cherry and cassis aromas, with a deep tapenade quality adding complexity. Sappy, sweet and packing major dark berry punch, this clocks in at 16.5% alcohol, but there's no obvious heat. An approximate blend: I hate doing this, but why not, said Avril, who doesn't believe that on-the-spot blends are accurate reflections of what winds up in the bottle. But this was his idea, not mine! Dark ruby. Powerful kirsch and blackcurrant aromas, with exotic licorice and fresh floral character expanding with air. Pliant dark berry and bitter cherry flavors carry through the long, sappy finish. A balanced, sweet powerhouse from this vantage point, with the concentration to age for at least a decade or two. |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Dusty, dried spice nose with lots of energy. Lovely sweetness and fluidity. Already fun to drink with an edge of animal but no suggestion of brett. Very clean and fruity and sweet. Transparent. Already lovely. And somehow it seems refreshing. |
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