Domaine Jaume Cotes du Rhone 2021 Red Wine - France

Domaine de Chevalier 2018 Red Wine - France

Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot The intensity and perfumes on the nose are extremely impressive, offering pure blackberries and violets, as well as bark, wild-mushroom and raw-tile notes. It’s full-bodied with creamy... ... more

Domaine Bruno Clavelier Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

The estate's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux benefits from the flow of fresh air from the Lavaux valley which brings balance, finesse and a more airy feel. The wine is always expressed with beautiful fruit and a great deal of precision in the... ... more

Maume by Domaine Tawse Gevrey-Chambertin 2017 Red Wine - France

A lovely blend of fruit, earth and floral aromas, Maume's Gevrey-Chambertin offers aromatic charm and classic Burgundian complexity. Its rich, supple texture culminates into a long, graceful finish. Commentary: The 2017 Domaine Tawse... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige Blanc 2018 White Wine - France

The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Prestige from Domaine de la Janasse is sourced from sandy soils in the lieu-dit of La Janasse. It is almost three quarters Roussanne with the remaining blend comprised of Grenache Blanc and Clairette. After harvesting... ... more

Chateau Cote de Baleau 2019 Red Wine - France

A deep color with blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry tones. Spicy, slightly toasted notes. After a round, tender entry on the palate, great freshness comes through with silky, flavorsome tannins, giving superb length of flavor and a lingering... ... more

Domaine Tollot-Beaut Beaune-Greves Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Les Greves is voluptuous and structured with aromas and flavors of bright red fruit and mineral notes. The flavor is intense and powerful but is delivered on the palate with finesse. Aging in 30% new Burgundian pièce brings notes of vanilla and... ... more

Andrew Murray Esperance Red Blend 2016 Red Wine - California

“Esperance�, which is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, from Paso Robles and Santa Ynez Valley vineyards. It is fashioned in the style of the great reds of Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape of France. Considered a ‘fine value’ by... ... more

Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees FRV 100 Sparkling Beaujolais Champagne - France

When you pour this lightly petillant wine into the glass you immediately notice the pink hue which is the result of the short time that the red skins have been in contact with the grape juice. It is a perfect aperitif or dessert wine and is great... ... more

Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier v.i.t. Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2015 Red Wine - France

The 2015 Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier v.i.t. Cotes du Roussillon Villages pours a glass that is a deep garnet red, very steady, brilliant with purple lights. The aroma is open, expressive and complex with aromas of very ripe black fruits... ... more

Domaine Sarrazin Cremant De Bourgogne Brut Rose Champagne - France

A playful, refreshing sparkling wine from Burgundy, 100% Pinot Noir and crafted in the style of a fine Blanc de Noirs Champagne. Red fruits, floral aromas, a long, crisp finish -- perfect for any celebration or meal! Commentary: The Domaine Sarrazin... ... more

Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaune Clos du Roi Cuvee Signature Premier Cru 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark cherry red. Open with powerful aromas of blackberries seductively enhanced by vanilla notes. A full-bodied and rich wine, with very present yet silky tannins and spicy notes in the finish. For its full-bodied structure and powerful aromas, this... ... more

Chateau de Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Grand Vin 2017 White Wine - France

Guigal’s mastery of growing and producing white wine varieties in the Rhone Valley is exemplified in this wine of immense breadth and power, elegance and expression. Intensely aromatic nose of white flowers, citrus and a touch of vanilla, on the... ... more

Domaine Taupenot-Merme Morey Saint Denis La Riotte Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

Romain Taupenot's wines have lots of zip and crunch about them in 2017, which is rarer than it should be. This wine, from a clay-based parcel of 0.56ha is bright, perfumed and well balanced, framed by 33% new wood and underpinned by acidity. La... ... more

Domaine Font du Vent Cuvee Tradition Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A red and black fruit bouquet (cherries, blackberries), hints of garrigue, licorice and spice. This wine is ideal with slow cooked foods, baked leg of lamb with spring vegetables, a beef and vegetable casserole, slow cooked lamb shanks served with... ... more

Domaine Olivier Cuvee du Mont des Oliviers 2018 Red Wine - France

An intense nose of wild strawberries and grenadine. The mouth is supple, round, with flavors of juicy red fruit. Lasting finish. Perfect with with lamb, camembert or perhaps some pâté. ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

With an ample and structured substance, this cuvée is well-balanced, whose notes of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), combined with aromas of violets, cover a long and silky mouth, all in nerve. Pair this wine alongside dishes based on... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The estate's flagship cuvée, always at the top of international rankings. The robe is dark with purple reflections. On the nose, the still discreet aromas of crushed black fruits and garrigue are just waiting to melt into a noble and fresh... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2019 Red Wine - France

The power of a Provençal terroir with scents of garrigue, combined with the finesse of old Grenache allows this cuvée to develop aromas of red fruit (strawberry) and black fruit (blackberry). The dense, full-bodied 2019 Cotes du Rhone Les... ... more

Domaine Bruno Clavelier Gevrey-Chambertin Les Corbeaux Premier Cru 2015 Red Wine - France

The estate's Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Corbeaux benefits from the flow of fresh air from the Lavaux valley which brings balance, finesse and a more airy feel. The wine is always expressed with beautiful fruit and a great deal of precision in the... ... more

Eric Texier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

This wine is from a 80+ year-old vines in a north-facing parcel in the Crau in the North Eastern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on classic galets roulés soils. They are organically farmed and harvested by hand. Whole-cluster fermentation with native... ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Renaissance 2018 Red Wine - France

Deep red robe in appearance. Delicate nose with aromas of milky black fruits and a vanilla and woody side. Soft and elegant attack. The intensity rises on the fruity then the vanilla / butter side with a rich and creamy finish. Blend: 60% Grenache,... ... more

La Monardiere Cotes du Rhone Calades 2019 Red Wine - France

This wine, made from the young vines and the richest soils, is the most direct expression of the Vacqueyras terroir. Very accessible wine, to drink in its youth to make the most of it of its fruity character. ... more

Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne Les Genievrieres Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

Situated on the same terroir as the white wine of the same name, the Pinots in the Genièvrières have been planted in three different places: two on quite shallow soil cover, bringing structure to the wine; and the third on terraces that have more... ... more

Domaine Guillot-Broux Bourgogne La Myotte Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

This vineyard is situated on a slope in Cruzille that was known historically for its reds. La Myotte is quite a cold terroir where the flowering period is often difficult, and the grapes ripen late. This leads to excellent wines in warmer years. La... ... more

Chateau du Chatelard Fleurie 2020 Red Wine - France

The Chateau du Chatelard Fleurie is a carmine red color. Its intense nose exudes floral aromas and small black and red fruits. On the palate, its frank attack gives way to a fleshy and silky body. The finish is full of greed. This selection plays... ... more

Domaine des Entrefaux Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

Rich, dark berry fruit tinged with garrigue aromas and white pepper lead into a thick, saturated wine in the mouth. Ripe, well-coated tannins provide ample backbone for several years of age, though it will be tough to keep your hands off this beauty. ... more

Domaine Pieretti Coteaux du Cap Corse Blanc 2019 White Wine - France

One expects to taste something akin to Southern Rhone whites, but the Sea does wonders and Lina is fanatical about harvesting at the right moment, picking the fruit as cool as possible, and then cooling it down further before fermentation. The... ... more

Domaine Pieretti Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Medium bodied and crunchy with a bit more structure and freshness than you expect, but laced with the wildness of garrigue and Southern France. Blend: 70% Nielluccio, 30% Grenache ... more

Sine Qua Non Chimere Chateauneuf-du-Pape (1.5 Liter Magnum in Owc) 2018 Red Wine - France

A challenging year for the appellation, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape is a Mourvèdre dominated release that's put together by California superstar Manfred Krankl and the incredible team at Clos Saint Jean. Released only in magnum (it's a tiny... ... more

Domaine Miolanne Pinot Noir 2018 Red Wine - France

Garnet color, fine, intense and complex nose with aromas of red fruits (raspberry, blackberry), embellished with aromas of incense and underwood. The structure is well balanced, evolving on rich and silky tannins. Nice long and aromatic finish. ... more

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne Saint-Joseph 2018 Red Wine - France

This is wonderful, real-deal, old-school Saint-Joseph here. It offers a fresh, graphite mouthfeel and a light, peppery nose, with hints of olive and tapenade as it goes down. Shimmering ruby. Aromas of dark berries, licorice and candied flowers,... ... more

Domaine Jerome Gradassi Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

Opaque ruby. Aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, along with hints of licorice and wood smoke. Broad, palate-coating cassis and bitter cherry flavors are enlivened by subtle floral and spice nuances. Rich yet lively wine, with strong closing punch,... ... more

Domaine Blain Cotes de Brouilly Pierre Bleue 2015 Red Wine - France

Marc-Antonin describes this wine as “linear with a straight structure.� Northwest-facing vines bring tension to the wine while the meager soil provides a mineral backbone. The wine shows aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits such as strawberries... ... more

Domaine Blain Cotes de Brouilly Pierre Bleue 2018 Red Wine - France

Marc-Antonin describes this wine as “linear with a straight structure.� Northwest-facing vines bring tension to the wine while the meager soil provides a mineral backbone. The wine shows aromas and flavors of ripe red fruits such as strawberries... ... more

Domaine Raymond Usseglio Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Imperiale 2019 Red Wine - France

La Cuvée Imperiale is from Domaine Raymond Usseglio's oldest vines, most of them 100 years old (planted in 1901-1902.) Extremely low yields (16-18 h/h) guarantee a wine that is dense and profound. The ancient Grenache vines bring to this cuvee... ... more

Domaine Ludovic Engelvin Clos Serre-Cabanis Gard Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Mourvèdre and Grenache from a historic vineyard site give this elegant and profound red, replete with wild herbs, spice, and a chewy, stony tannin. Blend: 60% Mourvèdre, 40% Grenache ... more

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu 2019 Red Wine - France

Chateau de Vaudieu Chateauneuf-du-Pape Val de Dieu is an uncompromising, philosopher's wine. This is a wine of great depth. It is powerful, dense and well bred. A wine that can be laid down for many years. Ripe, juicy and well-formed, with a core of... ... more