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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(6x75cl) 2018Vinous (95)
Saturated ruby. Penetrating aromas of cherry, black raspberry, candied flowers and smoked meat are complemented by exotic spice and mineral flourishes. Offers concentrated dark berry and cherry preserve, licorice and olive paste flavors that are sharpened by an emerging black pepper note. Closes impressively long, focused and spicy, with mounting tannins and resonating mineral and smoke notes.Inc. TAX€387.34 -
Vinous (96)
Vivid purple. Deeply pitched cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral, olive and floral notes with air. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-drenched bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily and turn sweeter with air. Shows solid grip and resonating minerality on a wonderfully long, smoky finish that echoes the dark berry and licorice notes. This is all Chaillot fruit, Gilles told me.Inc. TAX€142.44 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (96)
Vivid purple. Deeply pitched cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral, olive and floral notes with air. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-drenched bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily and turn sweeter with air. Shows solid grip and resonating minerality on a wonderfully long, smoky finish that echoes the dark berry and licorice notes. This is all Chaillot fruit, Gilles told me.Inc. TAX€505.43 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright purple. Mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and violet show fine clarity and spicy lift. Energetic and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry, smoked meat and fruitcake flavors that deepen through the back half. Turns sweeter on the long, smoky finish, which features well-knit tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes.Inc. TAX€114.53 -
(3x75cl) 2021Vinous (93-95)
Bright purple. Mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and violet show fine clarity and spicy lift. Energetic and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry, smoked meat and fruitcake flavors that deepen through the back half. Turns sweeter on the long, smoky finish, which features well-knit tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes.Inc. TAX€219.95 -
As a renowned offering from the Rhône Valley in France, the Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 is a masterful blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. Gilles, a maestro of winemaking, meticulously hand-harvests each grape from the rare limestone soils of Saint-Péray, allowing nature to define the flavour. Aged eleven months in a combination of demi-muids and foudres, this wine showcases Gilles' holistic approach. He opts for natural fermentation, enhancing the complexity and texture of the wine without compromising its inherent character.
The resulting Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 carries a rich blend of floral aromas bumped with nuanced stone fruit flavours. Its harmonic balance and long, generous finish is leaving even seasoned connoisseurs impressed. A fine example of Gilles' unwavering dedication to natural methods, every bottle captures the earthy essence of the Saint-Péray vineyards. Sip on this gem for a lavish experience of old-world viniculture elevated by modern artisanship.
Inc. TAX€253.68 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Blended from the lieux-dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy/supple tannins and a long, licorice-tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner!Inc. TAX€672.94 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A great showing, Bonneau's 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier has lots of garrigue, kirsch, truffle and spice to go with the classic gamy, bloody meaty-like quality that's always present in his wines. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, and sweetly fruited, it has fine tannin and a beautiful elegance that keeps you coming back to the glass. There's no baby fat here and it's at full maturity, but will certainly hold for a decade.Inc. TAX€4,431.07 -
(12x75cl) 2003Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-93)
Dark red. Sauvage aromas of dark berries, fresh game, truffle and underbrush. Rich, spicy and meaty, with deep, sweet flavors of blackberry and plum.Inc. TAX€3,769.32 -
(12x75cl) 2005Vinous (94)
Bright ruby. Spicy and energetic on the nose and palate, offering lively red fruit aromas and flavors that become smokier and more fragrant with air. Deeper dark berry qualities come up on the back end and linger on the very long, sappy, alluringly sweet finish. This wine is still very young but there's a lot of appealing, surprisingly open-knit fruit on display today.Inc. TAX€3,523.16 -
(1x75cl) 2006Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-94)
Raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a complicating note of licorice. Showing more depth and power but a tad less finesse than last year, with dusty tannins adding grip. Finishes on a brighter red fruit note, with very good lift and precision.Inc. TAX€245.80 -
(6x75cl) 2006Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-94)
Raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a complicating note of licorice. Showing more depth and power but a tad less finesse than last year, with dusty tannins adding grip. Finishes on a brighter red fruit note, with very good lift and precision.Inc. TAX€1,419.53 -
(12x75cl) 2010Wine Advocate (93-95)
A sensational vintage here, the 2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier may be the finest vintage ever for this cuvée. Beautifully textured, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, it offers soaring notes of kirsch, crushed flowers, garrigue, melted licorice and spice. Softer and more rounded than the Celestins (and from when I tasted it last year), it's one sexy Châteauneuf du Pape that shows the class of this incredible vintage.Inc. TAX€4,593.07 -
Vinous (89-91)
Deep red. Tightly wound cherry and red berry aromas are slow to unfold, eventually picking up hints of garrigue and cracked pepper. Tangy and focused on the palate, showing good depth to its bitter cherry and rhubarb flavors. Dusty tannins firm the finish, which features notes of succulent herbs and cherry pit.Inc. TAX€475.88 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Apparently, there's no Les Celestins in 2013, which was a challenging vintage in the Southern Rhône. That said, the barrel we tasted of the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier was a bit light but elegant and silky in texture, with pomegranate-like red fruit and gentle spice.Inc. TAX€1,589.26 -
(12x75cl) 2014Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
There will be a single cuvee in 2014 and the 2014 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier is a pretty, spice-filled wine that has Burgundian style in its texture, medium-bodied richness, integrated acidity and fine tannin. This estate has a history of excelling in so-called off years and this should be rock solid.Inc. TAX€2,066.36 -
(12x75cl) 2015Indulge your senses with the elegantly profound 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2015'. Manufactured in the heart of the Rhône Valley, this magnificent French red wine is a testament to the refined palate of its producer, Henri Bonneau. A benchmark for Chateauneuf-du-Pape for over sixty years, Bonneau’s meticulous vinification methods place him in the pantheon of world-renowned winemakers.
The 'Marie Beurrier 2015' is a marriage of predominantly Grenache with splashes of Mourvedre and Counoise grapes, resulting in a tantalising tiered tasting experience. Distinguishable notes of red fruit and spice lend a seductive complexity to the wine’s palette, while its deep colour bears the signature of its sun-drenched origin.
Produced in an old-world winery nestled in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Henri Bonneau cellar represents a millennium-old winemaking tradition. This particular vintage mirrors its illustrious lineage, summoning testimonials that laud its blend of rich taste, full-bodied structure, and delicate tannins. Experience the vibrancy of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2015'- there's nothing else quite like it.
Inc. TAX€2,045.26 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91-93)
A vintage vinified by Marcel Bonneau, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier sports a healthy purple color as well as terrific aromas and flavors. Garrigue, kirsch liqueur, pepper, and gamey notes all emerge from this charming, balanced, medium to full-bodied barrel sample. It’s early days for the 2016s in this cellar, but it a good start.Inc. TAX€1,174.32 -
(12x75cl) 2018The Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 hails from the illustrious Rhône Valley, crafted by the legendary winemaker, Henri Bonneau. Known for meticulous, artisanal winemaking, Bonneau only releases his wines when they reach maturity. Produced from old vine Grenache, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 showcases captivating complexity and depth.
Ripened under the Provençal sun, the 2018 vintage flaunts seductive aromatics of red and black fruits, intermingled with notes of spice, earth, and leather. On the palate, it exhibits superb structure enhanced by precision, balance, and a lingering finish.
Bonneau's commitment to traditional viticultural techniques guarantees the maintenance of natural acidity and a picturesque representation of the terroir. His methodology includes manually harvesting, whole cluster fermentation, and aging in ancient oak casks for a minimum of 36 months. Each bottle serves as a testimony to Bonneau's reputation as a venerated wine custodian.
Revelling in beauty and elegance, the Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 is a beacon of excellent Southern Rhône winemaking.
Inc. TAX€1,965.07 -
(12x75cl) 2019Experience the exquisite taste of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019', a pure embodiment of finesse and complexity. This notable wine, crafted by the esteemed Henri Bonneau, hails from the acclaimed Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation within the Rhône region of Southern France. The vintner's adept, traditionalist approach is reflected in the wine's impeccable balance and robust flavours. Deploying predominantly Grenache, with a subtle inclusion of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse grape varieties, this wine reveals a vivid gustatory palette. Expect richly layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spice, and ethereal mineral undertones. A prolonged, cask ageing process occurs within older foudres and demi-muids enriching its depth. Henri Bonneau's estate, recognised for its masterful approach, has undoubtedly crafted a symphony of taste with this Marie Beurrier vintage. Emanating distinct soil-driven character and delectable ripeness, a bottle of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019' authentically typifies the sophisticated charm of its prestigious terroir.
Inc. TAX€1,941.71 -
(3x150cl) 2019Experience the exquisite taste of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019', a pure embodiment of finesse and complexity. This notable wine, crafted by the esteemed Henri Bonneau, hails from the acclaimed Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation within the Rhône region of Southern France. The vintner's adept, traditionalist approach is reflected in the wine's impeccable balance and robust flavours. Deploying predominantly Grenache, with a subtle inclusion of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse grape varieties, this wine reveals a vivid gustatory palette. Expect richly layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spice, and ethereal mineral undertones. A prolonged, cask ageing process occurs within older foudres and demi-muids enriching its depth. Henri Bonneau's estate, recognised for its masterful approach, has undoubtedly crafted a symphony of taste with this Marie Beurrier vintage. Emanating distinct soil-driven character and delectable ripeness, a bottle of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019' authentically typifies the sophisticated charm of its prestigious terroir.
Inc. TAX€1,215.84 -
(12x75cl) 2005Vinous (96+)
The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins opens with a spice-driven bouquet layered with dried red fruits, caramel, dates and savory undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, its richness carried by chalky tannins that structure the wine without overwhelming it. The finish is long and infused with a lingering spiciness. The 2005 Réserve des Célestins still holds much in reserve—another five years or more of cellaring will allow it to fully unfurl and enter its prime drinking window, where it will deliver immense pleasure for decades to come.Inc. TAX€13,477.16 -
(6x75cl) 2005Vinous (96+)
The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins opens with a spice-driven bouquet layered with dried red fruits, caramel, dates and savory undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, its richness carried by chalky tannins that structure the wine without overwhelming it. The finish is long and infused with a lingering spiciness. The 2005 Réserve des Célestins still holds much in reserve—another five years or more of cellaring will allow it to fully unfurl and enter its prime drinking window, where it will deliver immense pleasure for decades to come.Inc. TAX€6,536.63 -
(12x75cl) 2008Vinous (94)
Deep ruby. High-pitched aromas of red berry liqueur, cherry pit, lavender and allspice, with a zesty mineral nuance adding vivacity. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering vibrant black raspberry and floral pastille flavors that become richer and spicier with aeration. Silky tannins give shape to the strikingly persistent finish, which features sappy dark berry and fruitcake qualities.Inc. TAX€6,374.77 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2009 Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve Des Celestins is certainly mature, yet it still has at least another decade of prime drinking followed by a gradual decline thereafter. A semi-opaque ruby hue with just a kiss of bricking at the rim, it has an essence of Provence-like perfume of sweet black cherries, roasted garrigue, licorice, and herbes de Provence. With full-bodied richness, a supple, layered, seamless mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and beautiful overall balance, it's not in the massive, concentrated style of the 2010 and shows the sun-kissed, complex, incredibly seductive style of the 2009 vintage beautifully. I followed this bottle over the course of an evening, and it needs about an hour of air to show at its best. Drink: 2025-2039.Inc. TAX€5,979.07 -
(12x75cl) 2010Wine Advocate (97-99)
Schedule to be bottled next week (I suspect it will be in bottle by the time you read this), the 2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins is a sensational effort. Deeper, richer and more concentrated than the Marie Beurrier, it reveals an unusually inky ruby/purple color to go with overflowing notes of kirsch liqueur, roasted meats, crushed flowers, garrigue and just about every other Provençal spice you could name. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, layered and a blockbuster-styled effort, it should surpass the 2007 and possibly rival the 1990. This is a tour de force in Châteauneuf du Pape!Inc. TAX€9,315.07 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright ruby-red. Far more expressive than the Marie Beurrier, displaying a wild array of candied red fruits, flowers and Asian spices, along with an intense mineral overtone. Silky, sweet and pure on the palate, offering intense raspberry preserve and spicecake flavors and a jolt of lavender pastille. Closes long and sweet, with building spiciness and smooth, harmonious tannins that sneak up late.Inc. TAX€5,913.07 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
According to Marcel Bonneau on this visit, all of the 2012 wine will be bottled as Reserve des Celestins. Tasted from barrel, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins flirts with that fine line between deep, chocolaty richness and raisiny over-ripeness. This is full-bodied and powerful but silky at the same time. If it's bottled soon, it should be amazing.Inc. TAX€2,464.54 -
(12x75cl) 2015Jeb Dunnuck (96+)
Reminding me of the 2005 (as well as the 1989) with its rich, powerful, muscular style, the 2015 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Des Célestins reveals a deep, almost opaque ruby/purple hue as well as a great nose of blackcurrant and plum-like fruits intermixed with notions of smoked meats, chocolate, Asian hoisin sauce, and roasted garrigue. This full-bodied, concentrated Châteauneuf has building yet ripe tannins, flawless balance, and a meaty, bloody character that develops with air. It's not as ripe or exotic as the 2016, but its tannins are much riper and more polished than past vintages, and this is just loaded with potential. It needs to be forgotten for just 3-4 years, but it will be a 30-year wine.Inc. TAX€4,857.07 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
I loved this cuvée from barrel in 2017, and the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Celestins certainly impresses from bottle today. Purchased while I was in the Rhône, it offers a liquid Provence-like vibe in its garrigue-laced red and black fruits, candied flowers, pepper, saddle leather, and who knows what else aromatics. Rich, powerful, and concentrated on the palate, it brings serious ripeness, sweet tannins, and a slightly lifted, exotic style that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. It will evolve for over two decades.Inc. TAX€1,777.02
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(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous (95)
Saturated ruby. Penetrating aromas of cherry, black raspberry, candied flowers and smoked meat are complemented by exotic spice and mineral flourishes. Offers concentrated dark berry and cherry preserve, licorice and olive paste flavors that are sharpened by an emerging black pepper note. Closes impressively long, focused and spicy, with mounting tannins and resonating mineral and smoke notes.In Bond€299.00 -
Vinous (96)
Vivid purple. Deeply pitched cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral, olive and floral notes with air. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-drenched bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily and turn sweeter with air. Shows solid grip and resonating minerality on a wonderfully long, smoky finish that echoes the dark berry and licorice notes. This is all Chaillot fruit, Gilles told me.In Bond€115.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (96)
Vivid purple. Deeply pitched cherry, dark berry preserve and licorice aromas pick up smoky mineral, olive and floral notes with air. Chewy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated, mineral-drenched bitter cherry, blackberry, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that spread out steadily and turn sweeter with air. Shows solid grip and resonating minerality on a wonderfully long, smoky finish that echoes the dark berry and licorice notes. This is all Chaillot fruit, Gilles told me.In Bond€399.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright purple. Mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and violet show fine clarity and spicy lift. Energetic and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry, smoked meat and fruitcake flavors that deepen through the back half. Turns sweeter on the long, smoky finish, which features well-knit tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes.In Bond€92.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021
Vinous (93-95)
Bright purple. Mineral-accented aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and violet show fine clarity and spicy lift. Energetic and focused in the mouth, offering juicy blackberry, bitter cherry, smoked meat and fruitcake flavors that deepen through the back half. Turns sweeter on the long, smoky finish, which features well-knit tannins and lingering floral and exotic spice notes.In Bond€173.00 -
As a renowned offering from the Rhône Valley in France, the Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 is a masterful blend of Marsanne and Roussanne. Gilles, a maestro of winemaking, meticulously hand-harvests each grape from the rare limestone soils of Saint-Péray, allowing nature to define the flavour. Aged eleven months in a combination of demi-muids and foudres, this wine showcases Gilles' holistic approach. He opts for natural fermentation, enhancing the complexity and texture of the wine without compromising its inherent character.
The resulting Guillaume Gilles Saint-Peray 2021 carries a rich blend of floral aromas bumped with nuanced stone fruit flavours. Its harmonic balance and long, generous finish is leaving even seasoned connoisseurs impressed. A fine example of Gilles' unwavering dedication to natural methods, every bottle captures the earthy essence of the Saint-Péray vineyards. Sip on this gem for a lavish experience of old-world viniculture elevated by modern artisanship.
In Bond€190.00 -
Wine Advocate (95-97)
Blended from the lieux-dits of La Crau and Rayas, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Muse tank sample carries a hint of fresh herbs upfront for freshness but also plush black cherry fruit, creamy/supple tannins and a long, licorice-tinged finish. It looks to be a stunner!In Bond€537.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
A great showing, Bonneau's 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier has lots of garrigue, kirsch, truffle and spice to go with the classic gamy, bloody meaty-like quality that's always present in his wines. Medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, and sweetly fruited, it has fine tannin and a beautiful elegance that keeps you coming back to the glass. There's no baby fat here and it's at full maturity, but will certainly hold for a decade.In Bond€3,645.00 -
(12x75cl) 2003
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-93)
Dark red. Sauvage aromas of dark berries, fresh game, truffle and underbrush. Rich, spicy and meaty, with deep, sweet flavors of blackberry and plum.In Bond€3,095.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Vinous (94)
Bright ruby. Spicy and energetic on the nose and palate, offering lively red fruit aromas and flavors that become smokier and more fragrant with air. Deeper dark berry qualities come up on the back end and linger on the very long, sappy, alluringly sweet finish. This wine is still very young but there's a lot of appealing, surprisingly open-knit fruit on display today.In Bond€2,890.00 -
(1x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-94)
Raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a complicating note of licorice. Showing more depth and power but a tad less finesse than last year, with dusty tannins adding grip. Finishes on a brighter red fruit note, with very good lift and precision.In Bond€201.00 -
(6x75cl) 2006
Vinous - Josh Raynolds (91-94)
Raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a complicating note of licorice. Showing more depth and power but a tad less finesse than last year, with dusty tannins adding grip. Finishes on a brighter red fruit note, with very good lift and precision.In Bond€1,160.00 -
(12x75cl) 2010
Wine Advocate (93-95)
A sensational vintage here, the 2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier may be the finest vintage ever for this cuvée. Beautifully textured, full-bodied, thick and unctuous, it offers soaring notes of kirsch, crushed flowers, garrigue, melted licorice and spice. Softer and more rounded than the Celestins (and from when I tasted it last year), it's one sexy Châteauneuf du Pape that shows the class of this incredible vintage.In Bond€3,780.00 -
Vinous (89-91)
Deep red. Tightly wound cherry and red berry aromas are slow to unfold, eventually picking up hints of garrigue and cracked pepper. Tangy and focused on the palate, showing good depth to its bitter cherry and rhubarb flavors. Dusty tannins firm the finish, which features notes of succulent herbs and cherry pit.In Bond€389.00 -
Wine Advocate (92-94)
Apparently, there's no Les Celestins in 2013, which was a challenging vintage in the Southern Rhône. That said, the barrel we tasted of the 2013 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Marie Beurrier was a bit light but elegant and silky in texture, with pomegranate-like red fruit and gentle spice.In Bond€1,280.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Jeb Dunnuck (92-94)
There will be a single cuvee in 2014 and the 2014 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier is a pretty, spice-filled wine that has Burgundian style in its texture, medium-bodied richness, integrated acidity and fine tannin. This estate has a history of excelling in so-called off years and this should be rock solid.In Bond€1,685.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Indulge your senses with the elegantly profound 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2015'. Manufactured in the heart of the Rhône Valley, this magnificent French red wine is a testament to the refined palate of its producer, Henri Bonneau. A benchmark for Chateauneuf-du-Pape for over sixty years, Bonneau’s meticulous vinification methods place him in the pantheon of world-renowned winemakers.
The 'Marie Beurrier 2015' is a marriage of predominantly Grenache with splashes of Mourvedre and Counoise grapes, resulting in a tantalising tiered tasting experience. Distinguishable notes of red fruit and spice lend a seductive complexity to the wine’s palette, while its deep colour bears the signature of its sun-drenched origin.
Produced in an old-world winery nestled in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Henri Bonneau cellar represents a millennium-old winemaking tradition. This particular vintage mirrors its illustrious lineage, summoning testimonials that laud its blend of rich taste, full-bodied structure, and delicate tannins. Experience the vibrancy of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2015'- there's nothing else quite like it.
In Bond€1,660.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91-93)
A vintage vinified by Marcel Bonneau, the 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier sports a healthy purple color as well as terrific aromas and flavors. Garrigue, kirsch liqueur, pepper, and gamey notes all emerge from this charming, balanced, medium to full-bodied barrel sample. It’s early days for the 2016s in this cellar, but it a good start.In Bond€958.00 -
(12x75cl) 2018
The Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 hails from the illustrious Rhône Valley, crafted by the legendary winemaker, Henri Bonneau. Known for meticulous, artisanal winemaking, Bonneau only releases his wines when they reach maturity. Produced from old vine Grenache, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 showcases captivating complexity and depth.
Ripened under the Provençal sun, the 2018 vintage flaunts seductive aromatics of red and black fruits, intermingled with notes of spice, earth, and leather. On the palate, it exhibits superb structure enhanced by precision, balance, and a lingering finish.
Bonneau's commitment to traditional viticultural techniques guarantees the maintenance of natural acidity and a picturesque representation of the terroir. His methodology includes manually harvesting, whole cluster fermentation, and aging in ancient oak casks for a minimum of 36 months. Each bottle serves as a testimony to Bonneau's reputation as a venerated wine custodian.
Revelling in beauty and elegance, the Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2018 is a beacon of excellent Southern Rhône winemaking.
In Bond€1,590.00 -
(12x75cl) 2019
Experience the exquisite taste of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019', a pure embodiment of finesse and complexity. This notable wine, crafted by the esteemed Henri Bonneau, hails from the acclaimed Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation within the Rhône region of Southern France. The vintner's adept, traditionalist approach is reflected in the wine's impeccable balance and robust flavours. Deploying predominantly Grenache, with a subtle inclusion of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse grape varieties, this wine reveals a vivid gustatory palette. Expect richly layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spice, and ethereal mineral undertones. A prolonged, cask ageing process occurs within older foudres and demi-muids enriching its depth. Henri Bonneau's estate, recognised for its masterful approach, has undoubtedly crafted a symphony of taste with this Marie Beurrier vintage. Emanating distinct soil-driven character and delectable ripeness, a bottle of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019' authentically typifies the sophisticated charm of its prestigious terroir.
In Bond€1,580.00 -
(3x150cl) 2019
Experience the exquisite taste of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019', a pure embodiment of finesse and complexity. This notable wine, crafted by the esteemed Henri Bonneau, hails from the acclaimed Chateauneuf-du-Pape appellation within the Rhône region of Southern France. The vintner's adept, traditionalist approach is reflected in the wine's impeccable balance and robust flavours. Deploying predominantly Grenache, with a subtle inclusion of Mourvèdre, Counoise and Vaccarèse grape varieties, this wine reveals a vivid gustatory palette. Expect richly layered bouquet of ripe black fruits, sweet spice, and ethereal mineral undertones. A prolonged, cask ageing process occurs within older foudres and demi-muids enriching its depth. Henri Bonneau's estate, recognised for its masterful approach, has undoubtedly crafted a symphony of taste with this Marie Beurrier vintage. Emanating distinct soil-driven character and delectable ripeness, a bottle of 'Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Marie Beurrier 2019' authentically typifies the sophisticated charm of its prestigious terroir.
In Bond€994.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Vinous (96+)
The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins opens with a spice-driven bouquet layered with dried red fruits, caramel, dates and savory undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, its richness carried by chalky tannins that structure the wine without overwhelming it. The finish is long and infused with a lingering spiciness. The 2005 Réserve des Célestins still holds much in reserve—another five years or more of cellaring will allow it to fully unfurl and enter its prime drinking window, where it will deliver immense pleasure for decades to come.In Bond€11,185.00 -
(6x75cl) 2005
Vinous (96+)
The 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Célestins opens with a spice-driven bouquet layered with dried red fruits, caramel, dates and savory undertones. On the palate, it is full-bodied and deeply concentrated, its richness carried by chalky tannins that structure the wine without overwhelming it. The finish is long and infused with a lingering spiciness. The 2005 Réserve des Célestins still holds much in reserve—another five years or more of cellaring will allow it to fully unfurl and enter its prime drinking window, where it will deliver immense pleasure for decades to come.In Bond€5,425.00 -
(12x75cl) 2008
Vinous (94)
Deep ruby. High-pitched aromas of red berry liqueur, cherry pit, lavender and allspice, with a zesty mineral nuance adding vivacity. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering vibrant black raspberry and floral pastille flavors that become richer and spicier with aeration. Silky tannins give shape to the strikingly persistent finish, which features sappy dark berry and fruitcake qualities.In Bond€5,275.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
The 2009 Châteauneuf Du Pape Reserve Des Celestins is certainly mature, yet it still has at least another decade of prime drinking followed by a gradual decline thereafter. A semi-opaque ruby hue with just a kiss of bricking at the rim, it has an essence of Provence-like perfume of sweet black cherries, roasted garrigue, licorice, and herbes de Provence. With full-bodied richness, a supple, layered, seamless mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and beautiful overall balance, it's not in the massive, concentrated style of the 2010 and shows the sun-kissed, complex, incredibly seductive style of the 2009 vintage beautifully. I followed this bottle over the course of an evening, and it needs about an hour of air to show at its best. Drink: 2025-2039.In Bond€4,935.00 -
(12x75cl) 2010
Wine Advocate (97-99)
Schedule to be bottled next week (I suspect it will be in bottle by the time you read this), the 2010 Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins is a sensational effort. Deeper, richer and more concentrated than the Marie Beurrier, it reveals an unusually inky ruby/purple color to go with overflowing notes of kirsch liqueur, roasted meats, crushed flowers, garrigue and just about every other Provençal spice you could name. Full-bodied, beautifully concentrated, layered and a blockbuster-styled effort, it should surpass the 2007 and possibly rival the 1990. This is a tour de force in Châteauneuf du Pape!In Bond€7,715.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
Bright ruby-red. Far more expressive than the Marie Beurrier, displaying a wild array of candied red fruits, flowers and Asian spices, along with an intense mineral overtone. Silky, sweet and pure on the palate, offering intense raspberry preserve and spicecake flavors and a jolt of lavender pastille. Closes long and sweet, with building spiciness and smooth, harmonious tannins that sneak up late.In Bond€4,880.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-96)
According to Marcel Bonneau on this visit, all of the 2012 wine will be bottled as Reserve des Celestins. Tasted from barrel, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins flirts with that fine line between deep, chocolaty richness and raisiny over-ripeness. This is full-bodied and powerful but silky at the same time. If it's bottled soon, it should be amazing.In Bond€2,030.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015
Jeb Dunnuck (96+)
Reminding me of the 2005 (as well as the 1989) with its rich, powerful, muscular style, the 2015 Châteauneuf Du Pape Réserve Des Célestins reveals a deep, almost opaque ruby/purple hue as well as a great nose of blackcurrant and plum-like fruits intermixed with notions of smoked meats, chocolate, Asian hoisin sauce, and roasted garrigue. This full-bodied, concentrated Châteauneuf has building yet ripe tannins, flawless balance, and a meaty, bloody character that develops with air. It's not as ripe or exotic as the 2016, but its tannins are much riper and more polished than past vintages, and this is just loaded with potential. It needs to be forgotten for just 3-4 years, but it will be a 30-year wine.In Bond€4,000.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
I loved this cuvée from barrel in 2017, and the 2016 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Celestins certainly impresses from bottle today. Purchased while I was in the Rhône, it offers a liquid Provence-like vibe in its garrigue-laced red and black fruits, candied flowers, pepper, saddle leather, and who knows what else aromatics. Rich, powerful, and concentrated on the palate, it brings serious ripeness, sweet tannins, and a slightly lifted, exotic style that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. It will evolve for over two decades.In Bond€1,465.00
