Domaine Berthoumieu Charles de Batz Madiran 2017 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

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

Chateau de Roquefort Les Mures Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Deep purple in color, this wine exhibits rich notes of ripe, dark cherries, blackberries along with that classic provençal underpinning of ‘garrigue.’ An elegant and refined cuvée with polished tannins. Blend: 40% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20%... ... 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

Chateau Puech-Haut Tete de Belier Rouge 2017 Red Wine - France

Garnet color, violet hues, the nose is marked by black and ripe berries. Little woody touch. The palate is intense and generous, wrapped by an aromatic palette of red and black fruits, spice notes. Very balanced finish. Blend: 70% Syrah, 20%... ... 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

Chateau de Gaudou Renaissance 2017 Red Wine - France

Striking garnet color. Intense, complex nose with hints of black fruit underlain by spicy, chocolaty and subtly woody nuances. Supple, concentrated palate, good structure, amazing body, developing on insistent, good quality tannins. A fine,... ... 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

Carruades de Lafite 2017 Red Wine - France

Château Lafite Rothschild’s second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades. The... ... more

Marchand-Tawse Morey-Saint-Denis Rue de Vergy 2017 Red Wine - France

Given that the vines from this famous lieu-dit are rooted to solid limestone bedrock, it isn't surprising that the deep character of terroir shines through the finished wine. Earthy aromas of forest floor, spice, game and wet stones open to a... ... 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 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

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 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

Domaine des Hauts Chassis Crozes-Hermitage Esquisse 2017 Red Wine - France

Sleek and fresh, with cherry and plum paste flavors racing through, flecked with anise and violet notes. Shows a flash of incense on the finish. Drink now through 2020. ... 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

Pascal Granger Julienas Clos des Poulettes 2017 Red Wine - France

Garnet color with scents of violet and aroma of red fruits. In the mouth, it is a tasty balance, the terroir of the clos gives it a finesse and a grain different from the traditional Juliénas produced by the Domaine. ... 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

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

Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas Excellence 2017 Red Wine - France

Ideal to taste with lamb, roast pigeon, duck, truffle dishes, mushroom risotto, game and cheeses. Blend: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah Lastly, the 2019 Cornas La Sabarotte is a candidate for the wine of the vintage in Cornas, and it’s about as thrilling... ... more

Domaine Patrick & Christophe Bonnefond Cote-Rotie Les Rochains 2017 Red Wine - France

The 2017 Les Rochains from Domaine Bonnefond offers deep aromas of blackberries, dark cherries, and a soft, subtle smokiness. The palate is structured yet elegant, with velvety tannins and notes of licorice, black pepper, and well integrated oak. A... ... 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

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot Nuits-St-Georges Les Vignes-Rondes Premier Cru 2017 Red Wine - France

Here the wood treatment isn't subtle and while it stops short of fighting with the spicy aromas of violet and red currant, it's close. Otherwise there is terrific punch to the relatively refined medium-bodied flavors thanks to the dense but... ... 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