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Chateau Soutard (Futures Pre-Sale) 2020 Red Wine - France

A château on an upward trajectory, the 2020 Château Soutard is another brilliant wine from this estate, which has a terrific terroir on the upper plateau. Cassis, violets, black cherries, tobacco, and graphite, as well as a beautiful sense of... more

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere (Futures Pre-Sale) 2022 Red Wine - France

Blend: 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon Redcurrants with dark chocolate and hints of fresh herbs like basil and thyme on the nose. Full-bodied with a beautiful center palate and a lovely fine tannin texture. Extremely long.... more

Jean-Marc Burgaud Morgon Cote du Py Javernieres 2021 Red Wine - France

This is a well-structured wine, redolent of black fruits (mulberries and cherries). The smoky, savory and meaty nose pulls you into this remarkably firmly structured Morgon for the 2021 vintage. Both fleshy and tannic, this is packed with... more

Domaine Desvignes Morgon Cote du Py Javernieres 2022 Red Wine - France

The 2022 Morgon Côte du Py Javernières is blessed with wonderful transparency and complexity on the nose: vivid red berry fruit, wilted rose petal and crushed stones. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins. It's fresh and focused, gently... more

Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone Nymphea Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

Notes of ripe red berries, orange zest and a subtle floral quality on the fragrant nose. Broad, fleshy and dry, displaying good, spicy lift to the raspberry, cherry and blood orange flavors. Smoothly plays richness off delicacy and finishes with... more

Domaine Collotte Marsannay Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

Clean, focused aromas of red berry and tangerine, supported by secondary accents of rose water, rhubarb, and anise. Bone dry on the palate, with cutting flavors of cherry and orange. The finish is impressively long and satiny, with accents of... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune du Chateau Premier Cru Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

Nice dark garnet color with brown to mauve shades. Complex bouquet associating perfumes of jammy red fruit, fig, peony with a hint of chocolate. Harmonious and deep palate, with a beautiful maturity and dense but fine tannins. An attractive wine.... more

Chateau Laroque (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

Balanced, full bodied, textured, complex, vigorous, depth of flavor, taste and personality. Blend: 99% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc The 2023 Laroque might be the best wine David Suire has made since taking over here a few years ago. What I admire most... more

Louis Jadot Marsannay Clos du Roy Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

Aromas of blue and black fruit tinged with damp earth are followed by a lush and expansive mouthfeel with soft tannins and mild supporting acidity. The finish is long with persistent hints of floral and mocha notes. Spicy, with black cherry,... more

Couvent des Jacobins 2020 Red Wine - France

Dark chocolate, bark, dried flowers, cherries, walnuts, crushed stones and orange zest on the nose. Graphite, too. Textured, mineral and expansive with a full body and firm, chalky tannins. Broad yet focused. I like the cool freshness at the end.... more

Chateau Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer 2021 Red Wine - France

Alter Ego was launched with the 1998 vintage, driven by the idea of producing another facet to the estate. Spontaneous, round, generous, and silky, this 'other wine' is both intense and light, rich and delicate. It has the elegance and grain de... more

Daniel Bouland Morgon Pre Jourdan 2021 Red Wine - France

One of the last cuvées to be bottled this year was the 2021 Morgon Pré Jourdan, an impressive effort redolent of raspberries, cherries, sweet spices, rose petals and vine smoke. Medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, it's layered and charming,... more

Maison Brotte Chateauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Barville 2021 Red Wine - France

Ruby color with a violet sheen. Marked by its terroir on the nose with spices, black pepper, lavender, black cherries and blackberries. Elegant, well-balanced, full-bodied, and powerful with persistent notes of red fruit and garrigue. This wine... more

Chateau Lynch-Moussas 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Lynch-Moussas is a terrific surprise, especially as I missed it en primeur. Dynamic, bold and full of energy, the 2021 is super-complex right out of the gate. Wild red cherry, spice, white pepper, gravel, mint and rose petal are some of the... more

Chateau Lassegue Les Cadrans de Lassegue Grand Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Les Cadrans de Lassègue 2020 shows an intense and deep color. Black and red fruits abound on the nose, dominated by cherry, blackberry, and red currant, punctuated by nutmeg and rose petal. The palate is rich and fruit-forward, carried by silky... more

Chateau Lagrange 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark color with purple tint on the rim, black cherry, blackcurrant, and fresh prune. Powerful and unctuous with a lot of freshness. This vintage seems to be very approachable and well balanced. Tannins are dense and very silky. This amazing wine... more

Chanson Pere & Fils Beaune Clos des Feves Premier Cru Monopole 2019 Red Wine - France

Bright ruby color. Delicate fragrances of roses mixed with aromas of plum and cherries on a hint of vanilla Well-structured and complex. Tight texture. Well-crafted tannins. Long and elegant finish. Pair with game (pheasant), poultry and all the... more

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2021 Red Wine - France

A pretty and fragranced nose, then a sense of true classicism with bright, shining acidity underpinning crushed-velvet tannins and undertones of cola, liquorice and cool blue fruit. Slightly lean but also with lots of Cabernet characters supporting... more

Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny Les Drazeys 2021 Red Wine - France

This elegant, well-structured wine shows aromas and flavors of red cherries and spice. It should be given five years in the bottle before opening, and will mature for up to 20 years. Pair with not-too-spicy sauces on filet mignon, rich pork or game... more

Chateau d'Esclans Rock Angel Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

Shiny and transparent pale rosé color. Delicate red berry aromas with mineral notes. A touch of floral as well as spice notes. A touch of oak adds a creamy feel and texture. Rich and racy on the palate. Firm acidity with a long and silky finish.... more

Chateau Minuty 281 Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

At first approach, the nose of Chateau Minuty 281 Rose is characterized by tropical fruits which develop into notes of white-fleshed fruit. Fresh and delicate on the palate, with splendid length and excellent structure. Chateau Minuty 281 can be... more

Domaine de Chevalier (Futures Pre-Sale) 2023 Red Wine - France

A complex and spicy nose of great finesse. The blend’s expression is both pure and vibrant, showcasing a maturity that blossoms in freshness. Notes of humus and forest envelop the fruitiness. On the palate, immediate and silky fullness.... more

Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

The classic Provence Rosé profile is what every serious winemaker around the world attempts to mimic and for good reason. The winemaker's goal is to find the delicate balance between floral, herbal, wild red fruit (not overly ripe), stone fruit and... more

Mirabeau Forever Summer Rose 2022 Rosé Wine - France

Pretty nose with cherry and almond flower notes and combava zest aromas. On the palate, a lovely freshness, with gentle length and aromas of white peaches. A delicious and light everyday rosé to enjoy as an aperitif or with all kinds of food. more

Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 Red Wine - France

The 2021 Domaine Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape is captivating, offering a bouquet of ripe cherries, plums, and blackberries, accented by subtle garrigue herb and spice notes. On the palate, it is impeccably balanced, with velvety tannins providing... more

Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose 2023 Rosé Wine - France

Clear, brilliant and fresh appearance. Fresh with an expressive nose of red fruits and citrus. Notes of raspberry and redcurrant. On the palate, fruity, fine and round. A well-balanced and elegant wine. This solidly built rose shows good breadth,... more

Bouchard Pere & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Premier Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

Intensely perfumed nose of red and black berry fruit blended with an animal touch and pleasant oaky notes. Rich, structured and robust, revealing superb fleshiness. Very good ageing potential. Pair with marinated meat in sauce, game, and... more

Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

Initially closed then after some aeration a complex spectrum of aromas emerges, including damp earth and moss, rose petals, bing cherries, sandalwood and mocha. Substantial yet fine tannins make this dense and weighty on the palate while the brisk... more

Clos L'Eglise Pomerol 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Clos L'Eglise is outrageously vivid and hauntingly beautiful. Inky red fruit, wild flowers, mint and rose petal come alive in the glass, all framed by powerful yet well-balanced tannins. Although the 2020 is a young, structured wine, its... more

Chateau Montrose 2009 Red Wine - France

Deep and dense, dark color with dark ruby tints. The nose is complex with morello, core of cherry and blackberry. It delivers notes of citron and spices (saffron). Aromas of redcurrant, cassis, morello, cocoa and liquorice develop on the palate.... more

Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal 2016 Red Wine - France

The color is dense and deep. The nose is precise and sumptuous. Aromas of red and black berries mingle with a minty touch. On the palate, the tannins are fine and coated with aromas of blackberry and raspberry. The palate is full and silky. A very... more

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2005 Red Wine - France

A delicate and extremely complex nose. At first, intense floral notes of violet and rose petal, which open into aromas of cherry and vanilla. The attack reveals good volume, evolving towards an elegant and full mid-palate. Wonderful soft, rounded... more

Rotem & Mounir Saouma Chateauneuf-du-Pape Omnia 2018 Red Wine - France

The wine is 80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre. The fruit is pressed firmly with small presses dating from the late 1970s, left in tank to macerate at relatively cool temperatures for 8 days, and then transferred to various vessels. The... more

Chateau Cheval Blanc 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 52% Cabernet Franc, 43% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Rich and explosive in feel, the 2021 Cheval Blanc is outrageously beautiful. For the first time since 2011, the Grand Vin is more than 50% Cabernet Franc. Black cherry, plum, chocolate,... more

Chateau L'Evangile 2021 Red Wine - France

Complex and subtle aromas of black cherries, chocolate and violets with hints of nutmeg and hazelnuts that open to a medium to full body, with fine and polished tannins that integrate nicely then grow beautifully at the end. 69% merlot, 30% cabernet... more

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2021 Red Wine - France

Blend: 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Carmenère, 1% Petit Verdot Wild pink flowers on the nose, with blackcurrant and cherry fruit, fragrant, almost sweet and sour, super inviting. Cool but concentrated fruit on the... more

Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Cotes de Provence Rose (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2021 Rosé Wine - France

55% Grenache, 30% Cinsault, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah. Clear, pale hue with peach tints. Complex and elegant nose with subtle aromas of citrus fruit (grapefruit, lemon), yellow fruit (apricot, peach and pear), and a touch of spice. The palate is silky... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres 2019 Red Wine - France

This cuvée offers aromatic intensity of black fruits, spices and chocolate notes. The mouth is distinguished by the concentrated aromas of black fruits, spices, leather and wild. The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Les Hautes Brusquières (60/40... more