Rhone

Chapoutier Cotie Rote La Mordoree 2006 (1.5L)

94 WA / 92 RPThe 100% Syrah 2006 Cote Rotie la Mordoree was backward and tight, yet had beautiful concentration, full-bodied richness and classy notes of white pepper, mint and darker fruits. It opens up with time in the...

Chateau Sainte Elisabeth 2010 (750ML)

“A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault. A deep purple color and aromas of spicy notes and dark red fruits. The full flavor of the wine has excellent structure and has rounded tannins. Pair with red grilled...

Clos de Caveau Fruit Sauvage 2014 (750ML)

“70% Grenache, 30% Syrah.  Pungent aromas of dried red fruits and potpourri, with a spicy overtone. Silky and sweet, with vibrant red currant and cherry flavors, complemented by deeper notes of licorice, violet,...

Clos Des Papes 2009 (750ML)

95 WA / 96 WS / 95 VM The 2009 is showing better out of bottle than it was last year. Gorgeous kirsch liqueur notes, raspberry jam, forest floor, spice box, new saddle leather and a peppery spiciness are all present in this...

Delas Freres Condrieu Clos Boucher 2011 (750ML)

94 WA / 93 VM / 92 WSThe 2011 Condrieu Clos Boucher is smoking good! Loaded with classy, pure aromas and flavors of flower oil, caramelized peaches, brioche and ample minerality, this medium to full-bodied effort has...

Domaine De La Janasse Vieilles Vignes 2011 (750ML)

96 WA / 94 VM / 93 WS And a candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes is always a rough blend of 85% Grenache and the balance Syrah, Mourvedre, Clairette and other permitted...

Domaine du Coulet Billes Noires 2011 (1.5L)

96 WS / 95 WA 96 Points Wine Spectator: Offers a scintillating display of loganberry, black currant, bitter plum and cherry pit notes before picking up a racy minerally edge that pierces the finish, leaving echoes of warm...

Domaine du Coulet Brise Cailloux 2012 (750ML)

92 VM 92 Points Vinous Media: Opaque ruby. A complex, smoky bouquet evokes fresh cherry, cassis, violet and cracked pepper. Sappy, precise and gently sweet on the palate, offering lively dark berry and floral pastille...

Domaine Du Pegau Cuvee Reservee 2012 (750ML)

94 WA / 93 VM One of my favorite wines, the 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee R'serv'e is a classic. Beautiful on the nose, with notions of ground pepper, wild herbs, minerality and smoked plum and dark fruit, its medium to...

Domaine Fondreche Il Etait Une Une Fois 2009 (750ML)

93 RP There are only 400 cases of the outstanding 2009 Cotes du Ventoux Il Etait Une Fois, a blend of 80% Grenache from 80-year-old vines, 15% Mourvedre from 20-year-old vines, and 5% Syrah from 15-year-old vines, all aged...

Fontbonau 2009 (750ML)

90 WA Medium garnet in color, this 2009 has fragrant aromas of kirsch, mulberries, spice cake, Indian spices and black pepper with hints of earth, iron ore and lavender. Very full, rich and concentrated, it presents medium...

Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Fontaine 2011 (750ML)

95 RP "The 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc La Fontaine exhibits plenty of honey, floral (especially rose petals), marmalade and tangerine skin characteristics in a full-bodied, rich, pure, well-structured and delineated...

Jaboulet La Chapelle 2000 (18.0L)

93 WS Very aromatic, refined and intriguing. A medium-bodied wine that opens up with crisp, citrusy notes that are a bit sour, then delivers freshly crushed red berries, dried herbs and cassis in a rather narrow range. Not...

La Ferme Du Mont Cotes du Rhone Premiere Cote 2009 (750ML)

Pierre Usseglio Mon Aieul 2012 (750ML)

94 WA / 94 WS / 93 VM Usseglios 2012 Chteauneuf du Pape Cuvee du Mon Aieul is a beautiful wine that comes mostly from three terroirs: Les Grand Serres (96-year-old vines) in the south, la Crau (78-year-old vines) in the...