Domaine de Colette Beaujolais Villages Coteaux de Colette 2022 Red Wine - France

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

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 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

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 Gauby Muntada Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2015 Red Wine - France

Medium purple. Wild, aromatic bouquet of blackberries, balsamic, anise, and herbs de Provence, with traces of leather and black pepper. Complex and well-crafted, this is a beautiful, classically styled Roussillon wine that's just starting to hit its... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Village Les Garrigues 2018 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). ... more

Stephane Aviron Fleurie Domaine de la Madriere 2019 Red Wine - France

This Fleurie shows very similar characteristics to a fine Moulin a Vent with loads of ripe jammy fruit and rich, structured tannins. ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

Taking things up a notch, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes is a much bigger, richer wine. It’s similarly colored, with a medium ruby/purple hue as well as a killer nose of kirsch liqueur, lavender, herbes de Provence, Asian spices,... ... more

Jean-Jacques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes 2018 Red Wine - France

Here there is both good freshness and marked ripeness to the aromas of black cherry, raspberry, warm earth and a background spiciness. The middle weight flavors are also relatively sleek with good refinement to the attractively textured and nicely... ... more

Domaine de Chevalier L'Esprit de Chevalier 2018 Red Wine - France

Vats that go into red Esprit de Chevalier must nevertheless be complex, well-balanced, well-structured and, above all, elegant enough to be in keeping with Chevalier’s image. Esprit de Chevalier is a charming red wine with many of the same... ... more

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail 2020 Red Wine - France

“Les Hauts de Montmirail� is Brusset’s top cuvée. The winery itself is a large and important domaine with vineyards spread through the southern Rhône, primarily in Gigondas and its neighbouring villages. It was among the first estates to... ... more

Ferraton Pere & Fils Plan de Dieu Cotes du Rhone Villages 2020 Red Wine - France

The color of this wine is deep and intense garnet, clear. Violet reflections. Fresh black fruit notes on the nose, blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate a nice and savory density. Pleasant freshness. Wine which persists on black fruit aromas.... ... more

Laurent Fayolle Hauterives Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2020 Red Wine - France

Certified organic. 100% Syrah. 60% from Les Chassis, and 40% from the original Crozes village of Crozes-Hermitage. Limestone and gravel soil in Chassis and granite in Crozes-Hermitage. 40+ year old vines. De-stemmed. Indigenous yeast. Fermented and... ... more

Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019 Red Wine - France

Deep red robe, pulling on purple hints. Aromas of wild strawberry-raspberry onthe nose, with a spicy and toasted touch. Lots of gluttony. Fresh attack on the fruit, spicy notes that line the mouth and bring a sensual and chocolate finish. A perfect... ... more

Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Les Sables de la Crau 2020 Red Wine - France

Blend: 100% Grenache Lastly, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Les Sables De La Crau is all Grenache from pure sand soils that was brought up in demi-muids. It's one of the bigger wines in the lineup, yet still shows an incredible sense of purity and... ... more

Laurent Ponsot Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee des Peupliers 2019 Red Wine - France

Concentrated and forward, this is produced from a blend of grapes from the domaine's own vineyards and purchased fruit, mostly sourced in the Côte de Nuits. The result is quite successful, with bright, fresh, high-toned pomegranate and cherry... ... more

Domaine de Chevalier 2021 Red Wine - France

This is very impressive for the vintage, with a vertical depth and structure of extremely polished tannins. It’s full and precise, with berries, dark chocolate, bark, iodine and walnuts throughout. Extremely well done. Best after 2027. This... ... more

Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Chateauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2019 Red Wine - France

What makes the Réservé so singular? Very old vines, low yields and a natural winemaking approach makes the bases, but it's in the microclimate of the north facing terroir of slopes that it forges its character. Lastly, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du... ... more

Domaine de l'Hortus Bergerie Pic Saint Loup 2020 Red Wine - France

Intense red fruit flavors and spice in the nose are backed up by ripe, smooth tannins in a very juicy wine. With a little imagination, it is easy to pick up aromas of the wild herbs and pine trees which encircle this secluded vineyard at the foot of... ... more

Julien Barge Saint Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy 2019 Red Wine - France

Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Julien Barge Saint-Joseph Clos de la Ribaudy is smooth-sailing and delicious from start to finish. Tasting Notes: This wine excels with lovely aromas and flavors of black fruit, hints of aromatic flowers, and tangy... ... more

Frederic Magnien Cote de Nuits Villages Croix Violette 2020 Red Wine - France

'Croix Violette' is a small plot surrounded by a stone wall, neighboring an active cloister (the Violet Cross) in the village of Brochon. True to its name, fruit here is purple, regal, refined, very juicy, and spiced. A classic Pinot Noir with poise... ... more

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Secrets de Montmirail 2020 Red Wine - France

Dense purple color with violet notes. Complex and intense nose of matured grapes, note mineral and touches of rosemary. Powerful and ample, tasty and fresh, fruity found the austerity of Gigondas with a long finish highlighted by a sweet note.... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Not as rich or concentrated as I was expecting, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit, hints of cola, mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied, silky and long, but it looks to fall short of the... ... more

Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Terre d’Argile isn't far off the Les Garrigues, and it has a slightly more classic, darker fruited style as well as ample peppery, violets, and herbal, garrigue-like notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced, with... ... 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

Pascal Lallement Premier Cru Brut Champagne - France

Pascal Lallement's Brut Champagne is exactly the wine one would expect from a top village in the Montagne de Reims—a bold Champagne driven by high quality red varieties. The bulk of the wine (75%) is Pinot Noir and Meunier from the hillside bowl... ... more

Fontaine du Clos Vacqueyras Reflets de l'Ame 2019 Red Wine - France

Dark dress. The aromatic profile is elegant, with notes of chocolate and jammy fruits. Well-balanced and full mouth. Commentary: The 2019 Domaine Fontaine du Clos Reflets de l'Aime Vacqueyras Rouge is smooth and delicate, yet rich and substantive.... ... more

Domaine des Homs Clots de Pals Rouge 2018 Red Wine - France

A blend of majority Grenache with some Syrah. Pleasant and easy with nice notes of chocolate and coffee as are typical for Grenache. Decadent aromas of violets and juicy plum show on the nose of this wine. The palate is rich with ripe red fruit,... ... more

Domaine de l'Hortus Clos du Prieur Terrasses du Larzac 2020 Red Wine - France

Hand harvested in small cases. 30 day cuvaison with gentle punching down and pumping over. Aged in concrete vats followed by one year old 400L barrels. A nose of ripe red berry fruit tinged with fragrant wild herbs leads into a very poised wine of... ... more

Pierre-Marie Chermette Beaujolais-Villages Coeur de Vendanges 2021 Red Wine - France

On th nose, wilted rose. Subtle notes of wood and spices, pure and intense fruitiness of black cherry, and blueberry pie. Full-bodied, concentrated and dense, coulis aromas of red and black fruits with candied notes, fleshy and smooth texture, good... ... more

Domaine Gauby Muntada Cotes du Roussillon 2016 Red Wine - France

Wild, aromatic bouquet of blackberries, balsamic, anise, and herbs de Provence, with traces of leather and black pepper. Complex and well-crafted, this is a beautiful, classically styled Roussillon wine that's just starting to hit its stride, with... ... more

Domaine de La Berangeraie Cuvee Maurin Cahors 2019 Red Wine - France

Ripe cassis and elderberry fill the nose and mouth, and the juicy and expansive palate impression is supported by fine-grained tannins, and the finish delivers the real goods: deep bitterness-tinged black fruits, black pepper, and humus. ... more

Domaine de la Charbonniere Chateauneuf-du-Pape Mourre des Perdrix 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark, featuring fig and blackberry flavors, with a dense and steeped feel. Beguiling perfume, ending with warm anise, incense and black tea notes on the structured finish. Wonderfully complex. As usual, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Mourre... ... more

Domaine Sarrazin Bourgogne Aligote Charnailles 2021 White Wine - France

A racy and fresh Aligoté, grown on a hillside vineyard not far both from the family home and the towering, fifteenth-century Château de Charnailles. Aromas of red apples, fresh lemon zest, and wildflowers. Fresh, light, and flavorful on the palate... ... more