Jean-Michel Sorrel Hermitage Le Vignon Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

Eric Texier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

This wine is from a 80+ year-old vines in a north-facing parcel in the Crau in the North Eastern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on classic galets roulés soils. They are organically farmed and harvested by hand. Whole-cluster fermentation with native... ... more

Domaine Saint Prefert Isabel Ferrando Chateauneuf-du-Pape Colombis (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019 Red Wine - France

Grenache from three parcels: Colombis with a sandy soil, les Roues with a predominately clay soil, and le Cristia with a sandy soil. The vines average 60 years-old. Whole-cluster fermented and aged in neutral demi-muids for 18 months. One of my... ... 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

Lecheneaut Nuits-Saint-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes 2017 Red Wine - France

The deep color shows a remarkable stability during ageing. In its youth, the wine expresses a certain sobriety. Earthy nuances and wild fruits such as prune mix with strawberry and several floral notes. ... more

Guigal Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice Rouge 2019 Red Wine - France

A deep red in color, the nose is presented with complex aromas that are dominated by black fruit and delicate oak sensations. Overall, the nose is pure and intense. The palate transitions with a powerful attack of round and elegant tannins.... ... more

Dominique Gallois Gevrey-Chambertin Vielles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The appellation Gevrey-Chambertin Village is made up of a blend of 10 parcels situated around the village of Gevrey-Chambertin, which allows an excellent, fully-rounded cuvée to be put together. The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes offers... ... more

Stephane Aviron Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

This wine has expressive black cherry aromas and firm structure in the mouth. Its mineral underpinning and firm but ripe tannins help it age perhaps longer than any of the Beajolais crus. ... more

Stephane Aviron Saint-Amour Cru du Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The most northerly cru in the Beaujolais, approaching the clay-heavy terroir of the Macon district, produces wines that are at once heavier or coarser than the southerly crus, but also plusher and rounder. Aromas and flavors are of red fruits and... ... more

Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

Côte de Brouilly is medium to full-bodied wine, with elegance and finesse. On the nose and palate there are wild strawberry and raspberry notes, with hints of darker berries and a touch of spice. The wine has very good concentration with a good... ... more

Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion Le C des Carmes 2019 Red Wine - France

Le C des Carmes focuses on Merlot subtly complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is in the spotlight here, offering an elegant range of aromas. Drunk young, the wine develops a crisp intensity which will gain the patina of beautiful complexity... ... more

Domaine Humbert Freres Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Ripe aromas consist of exceptionally fresh poached plum, earth and the sauvage, all of which is trimmed in enough wood influence to notice. There is excellent vibrancy and mid-palate density to the medium weight flavors that possess very good power... ... more

Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

The expression of an old vine, intensity and elegance. Crushed strawberry and black fruits with a velvety mouth, concentrated and balanced by exceptional fine tannins. Blend: 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 5% Mourvèdre Slightly more... ... 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

Jean-Luc Colombo Crozes Hermitage Les Fees Brunes 2019 Red Wine - France

Dark purple color. On the nose, the wine is intense; reminiscent of blackberries and licorice, supported by notes of black pepper. The palate offers a wonderful combination of the New World and Old World styles as this wine has lots of fresh cherry... ... more

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Le Petit Haut Lafitte 2019 Red Wine - France

Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot The 2019 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a potent, brooding wine. Gravel, crushed rocks, blackberry jam, lavender, menthol and licorice infuse the 2019 with tremendous character and nuance. Cabernet Sauvignon takes... ... more

Eric Texier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine is from a 80+ year-old vines in a north-facing parcel in the Crau in the North Eastern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape on classic galets roulés soils. They are organically farmed and harvested by hand. Whole-cluster fermentation with native... ... more

Stephane Aviron Chenas Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Stéphane Aviron strives for a style that is elegant and fine in the Chénas without too much concentration. The wine is very drinkable. With his subtle approach to winemaking, the terroir is able to express itself very clearly and precisely. ... more

Stephane Aviron Cote de Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Côte de Brouilly is medium to full-bodied wine, with elegance and finesse. On the nose and palate there are wild strawberry and raspberry notes, with hints of darker berries and a touch of spice. The wine has very good concentration with a good... ... more

Stephane Aviron Morgon Cote du Py Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

The nose is elegant and alluring with notes of berries as well as plenty of earth and minerality. The wine is rich and structured with ample bright, crushed berry fruit on the palate leading to a firm, well-structured finish. ... more

Stephane Aviron Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine has expressive black cherry and wild strawberry aromas with a firm structure in the mouth. Its mineral underpinning and firm but ripe tannins help it age perhaps longer than any of the Beaujolais crus. The Moulin à Vent is very elegant yet... ... more

Le Mas Des Flauzieres Vacqueyras Le Pilon 2019 Red Wine - France

Superb very intense burlat red color, deep with purple reflections. Roasted aromas, coffee, cocoa, mixed with black fruits and licorice. Wine with a very nice balance, both full-bodied, concentrated, and fruity, with a very long finish full of... ... more

Patrice Rion Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

45 year-old vines grown on brown clay and limestone. Typical Nuits nose of small red fruits such as sour cherries and other pitted fruits. Eucalyptus notes add a certain freshness. From Les Plateaux, in part their own property and in part from the... ... more

Lecheneaut Nuits-Saint-Georges Au Chouillet Vieilles Vignes 2018 Red Wine - France

Moderate ruby in color with elegant and ripe aromas of red berries, plums and dark currant. Ripe red and dark fruit flavors laced with earth nuances. Fine-grained tannins, intense, firm and linear character with a serious finish. A spicy, fresh and... ... more

Dugat-Py Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Tres Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

From three parcels making up 0.79 hectare and planted in 1964.A wine for laying down, it can be enjoyed in its youth by decanting it a few hours before tasting. Additional elevage has brought a further degree of elegance to the 2020 Mazis-Chambertin... ... more

Domaine Jean-Michel Dupre Regnie Vignes de 1948 2020 Red Wine - France

Very dark red robe. A complex nose with ripe, jammy fruits and mineral notes. The wine is very rich, smooth and concentrated on the palate with racy, roasted, undergrowth and blueberry notes. A long and ripe finish with a nice mineral backbone. To... ... more

Dugat-Py Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2020 Red Wine - France

From a plot planted in 1980. One-third of this bottling comes from a plot of Mazoyères-Chambertin, about 164 feet away from Dugat-Py’s other Mazoyères parcel, which is bottled separately. A wine for laying down, it can be enjoyed in its youth by... ... more

Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle has once again turned out especially well this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark wild berries, licorice, lilac blossom and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, ample and layered, with... ... more

Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Fonteny Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes 2020 Red Wine - France

Impressive concentration of blackberry and plum fruit, with a strong saline, mineral cast; at this point there is still a bit of reduction as well. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound and seriously tannic, with the concentration to age for... ... more

Domaine Marc Roy Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2021 Red Wine - France

The Domaine Marc Roy Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes is made from 70+ year-old vines. It is elegant and structured displaying red fruit and floral notes. Alexandrine Roy’s light touch with vinification results in remarkably pure, supple, and... ... more

Etienne Becheras Crozes-Hermitage Le Prieure d'Arras 2021 Red Wine - France

Voluminous with sweet blackberry fruit and an undercurrent of licorice, game, and a firm, sweet tannic structure – a wine of exquisite value. Pair with bacon wrapped tenderloin, bloomy rind cheeses, and wild fowl. ... more

Domaine Lafage Tessellae Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2019 Red Wine - France

Fragrant nose of ripe blackberries, plums, anise, pepper and herbs. Spicy and silky on the palate, echoing the nose with ripe fruits and herbs, silky tannins and a long finish. All old vine Carignan, the 2019 Côtes Catalanes Tessellae from... ... more

Chateau Le Pin 2019 Red Wine - France

The 2019 Le Pin is magical. Soft, seamless and exceptionally beautiful, the 2019 is riveting right out of the gate. The wine's balance is just mind-blowing. In this vintage, the new oak is down to 80%, which works so well here in helping release an... ... more

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

Even better than I remember it prior to bottling, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes—90% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre—boasts bold, concentrated aromas of black cherries, dark chocolate and red raspberries. It's full-bodied, rich... ... more

Domaine Treloar Cotes du Roussillon Le Ciel Vide 2019 Red Wine - France

This is the domaine's homage to 9/11, inspired by a Bruce Springsteen song. The blend can change radically depending on the year. The varietal mix can change considerably from vintage to vintage. Blend: 45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre This... ... more

Domaine Arlaud Bourgogne Roncevie Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

The wines from Roncevie are juicy, sweet tooth, fruity. But the amateur will discover a true deepness into this refreshing and easy-going wine. Blend: 100% Pinot Noir ... more

Lignier-Michelot Morey-St-Denis Vieilles Vignes 2021 Red Wine - France

Assembly of three climates on 1.2 hectares: Chenevery, Cognées and Très Girard. These old vines are between 60 and 70 years old. This Morey-Saint-Denis Village is vinified with 80% of the whole harvest. There are many millerands on these plots:... ... more

Lignier-Michelot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2021 Red Wine - France

These vines, more than 60 years old, are located on the Draseys and Gammaires plots, north of Chambolle-Musigny. This cuvée was vinified with 70-80% of whole harvest. It represents the north side of the Chambolle-Musigny appellation and has... ... more