Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2016

The Domaine Alain Graillot has now been given two étoilés (stars) and become the highest rated Crozes Domaine in France’s leading wine guide, Revue du Vin de France’s Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. Not that anyone truly needed this confirmation! It does however confirm the great work being done by Alain’s sons, Maxime and Antoine, who are now their father’s right and left arms. With an average vine age of 40+ years, the Graillot terroirs are now humming … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage

Andre Perret Condrieu 2015

A younger vine cuvee from Clos Chanson and Coteau du Chery and from older plots not included in the two single vineyard Condrieu. The wine is fermented in 50/50% stainless steel and barriques (25% of which are new). Yield 40hL/ha.

"A wine that should be on everyone's must-buy list is the 2015 Condrieu from Andre Perret, which comes from a mix of Perret's holdings in the heart of the appellation. Citrus blossom, powdered rock, white cherries and rose petal notes … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

Andre Perret St Joseph Rouge Les Grisieries 2015 375ml

From terraced vineyard planted in 1975 on light sandy granitic soils above the winery. 100% destemmed. Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel then elevage for 18 months in a mix of 400 litre barrels and barriques 30% of which are new. Yield 35hL/ha.

"Even bigger, richer and more concentrated, the inky purple/blue-tinged 2015 Saint Joseph les Grisieres is the top wine of the estate and is raised in barrel. Blackberries, blueberries, pepper, earth and a liqueur of rocks-like quality all … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

Bernard Faurie Hermitage Gréffieux/Bessard 2015

Ivory capsule. The 2015 blend comes in at 60% Les Bessards and 40% Les Greffieux.

"Youthful violet. Vibrant red fruit, violet and mineral scents are complicated by suggestions of spicecake and woodsmoke. Silky and energetic on the palate, offering gently sweet, concentrated black raspberry and floral pastille flavors and a touch of allspice. Zesty and focused on the strikingly long and penetrating finish, which is firmed by youthful, fine-grained tannins." 93-95 points, Josh Raynolds, Vinous, March 2017

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley

Château des Tours Vacqueyras 2010

This is the home estate of the Emmanuel Reynaud (nephew to Jacques Reynaud, third-generation owner of the legendary Château Rayas, that Emmanual has run since 1997). This is a relatively large estate of nearly 100 acres, Domaine des Tours fashions some remarkable value priced reds and whites.

"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 … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Vacqueyras

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 1971

Shipped direct from Mont-Redon Cellar, August 2016.

"This has a lovely brick-garnet color, with very mature notes of almond tuile, sandalwood, dried blood orange and dried cherry fruit, laced with lightly dusty tannins and followed by a long, mineral- and date-tinged finish." Wine Spectator 2009

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 1978 Magnum

Shipped direct from Mont-Redon Cellar, August 2016.

"This has a lovely brick-garnet color, with very mature notes of almond tuile, sandalwood, dried blood orange and dried cherry fruit, laced with lightly dusty tannins and followed by a long, mineral- and date-tinged finish." Wine Spectator 2009

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961. This visit was the first time I have had a chance to taste these wines in many years, and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback with their offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape. … more

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961. This visit was the first time I have had a chance to taste these wines in many years, and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback with their offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape. … more

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2015 375ml

This well-known, large (over 250 acres) Chateauneuf du Pape estate has produced some of the greatest Chateauneuf du Papes I have ever tasted, including their 1949 (one of the top 25 wines of my lifetime), 1955 and 1961. This visit was the first time I have had a chance to taste these wines in many years, and it appears a younger generation is making a comeback with their offerings from Lirac and Chateauneuf du Pape.

Country: France
Producer: Chateau Mont-Redon
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Chateauneuf-du-Pape