Rhône
Domaine Saint Damien 2023 Côtes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu Vieilles Vignes, Rhône, France
From organic, low-yielding plots, this red is expressive with a touch of savory depth. Dark fruit, dusty spice, and lovely wild herb kick that good southern Rhône always carries. Medium-bodied, fresh and drinking well, with plenty of grip and structure.
$24.99
Domaine René Rostaing 2021 Côte Rôtie Cuveé Classique Ampodium, Rhône, France
Its healthy ruby/purple color is followed by plenty of red and black fruits as well as notes of spring flowers, forest floor, and pepper. It has a terrific sense of elegant and purity and should drink nicely right out of the gate.
$99.99
Château de Nalys 2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 'Saintes Pierres de Nalys' Blanc, Rhône, France
This blend is mainly Grenache, enhanced by Clairette, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, Picpoul and Picardan. A vibrant wine with gorgeous notes of citrus, white flowers, salty mineral and touch of honeysuckle. Balanced acidity leads to a wonderful finish.
$79.99
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2021 Saint-Joseph, Rhône, France 1.5L
With aromas that range from violets to rose petals, garrigue and licorice, plus fruit notes from raspberries to blueberries and cassis, it should prove remarkably complex, backed by ample concentration and ripe, silky tannins.
$219.99
Chateau-Grillet 2021 Viognier, Appellation Château-Grillet, Rhône, France
Noble aromas of stone fruits, also notes of white tea and verbena, yet the wine’s strength is the intense and finely nuanced stony minerality that washes over you. Great interplay between the salty and Amalfi lemon character and the fine tannins.
$499.99
Domaine René Rostaing 2020 Côte Rôtie Cuvée Classique Ampodium, Rhône, France
Fresh black fruits and potpourri on the expressive, expansive nose. Highly floral, spicy, with intense dark berry and bitter cherry flavors becoming sweeter with air. Finishes with excellent thrust, sneaky tannins, lingering floral and Asian spice notes.
$99.99
Domaine du Vieux Lazaret 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhône, France
Precise, layered and attractive with aromas of sliced apples, warm herbs, anise, stones and wildflower. Succulent development on the palate. Subtle texture, with notes of herbs, flowers, bitter almonds and fresh green pears. Plenty of patina and precision
$49.99
Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2020 Rouge, IGP Pays d'Herault, France
A powerhouse blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cunoise that melds balance, concentration and the rusticity for which Southern French wines are renowned. Those who love this style can enjoy now, but it will certainly get better with time.
$249.99
Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2020 Blanc, IGP Pays d'Herault, France 1.5L
80% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, 10% Chardonnay. Laurent Vaillé has not had an easy road to achieving cult status. Amongst other things, he is recognized for his great terroir and known to produce some of the greatest wines in the region. Rich, dry, powerful.
$429.99
Domaine Maryline & Christophe Billon 2017 Côte Rotie Les Elotins, Rhône, France
97% Syrah + 3% Viognier sourced from schist and mica slopes, it's boasts a gleaming acidic spine and fresh, mineral undertone that are revitalizing. Rich, chewy tannins should meld with time and while appealing already, will age gracefully.
$89.99
E. Guigal 2021 La Landonne, Côte Rôtie, Rhône, France
This shows intense power, yet it’s channeled and restrained and combines structure and layering with dark berries, dark plums, cocoa, bark, earth, smoke and baking spices. It's full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and a long, focused finish.
$499.97
Domaine Lionnet 2021 Cornas 'Terre Brulée', Rhône, France
A highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruits, star anise, olive, violet and tobacco. A smoky mineral accent builds steadily in the glass and energizes the spice-laced, dark berry liqueur, smoky bacon and floral pastille flavor.
$89.99
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 2021 L'Hermitage Rouge, Rhône, France 3L
Among the finest expressions of the challenging 2021 vintage, with finessed ripeness and understated polish. Earthy and salty, offering sanguine animal notes and well-integrated white pepper freshness. 96 points Wine Spectator
$1,599.99
Château La Nerthe 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Rhône, France
Well-balanced, supple and aromatic blend of 44% Roussanne, 41% Grenache Blanc, 11% Clairette and 4% Bourboulenc. This shows notes of dried lemons, spiced apples, blanched almonds, honeysuckle and sweet spices. Silky and poised with a flavorful finish.
$79.99
Roger Sabon 2020 Cuvée Le Secret des Sabon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
The full-bodied Châteauneuf-du-Pape le Secret de Sabon offers up stunning aromas of roses, raspberries, black cherries, pine sap and garrigue. Silky and elegant, it finishes long and mouthwatering. Fermented in stainless steel then aged in wooden vats.
$169.99
Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Deep purple hue with blueish tinges. Black cherry, juniper berry, pepper and sweet spice. Notes of crushed raspberry, cherry, chocolate and subtle notes of dried herbs reminiscent of summer scrublands, intertwined with a touch of licorice and pepper.
$79.99
Domaine de la Solitude 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cornelia Constanza, Rhône, France
100% Grenache from one of the most mythical vineyards on the western slope, La Crau, over a century old. Partially destemmed and fermented in the purest tradition. 40% aged in concret tank, and 60% in barrels and foudre for 15 months.
$129.99
Domaine Georges Vernay 2023 Condrieu 'Les Terrasses de l'Empire', Rhône, France
A well-driven, composed and lively Condrieu with aromas of white peaches, apples, lemon leaves, white flowers and some wild herbs, Medium-bodied with freshness at its core. Juicy and tactile, with a delicate texture and a very long, flavorful finish.
$109.99
Cave Yves Cuilleron 2023 'Les Vignes d'a Cote' Viognier, Rhône Valley, France
Intoxicating aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle laced with spiced pear. The palate is lovely, weighty and round with musk, melon, ripe peaches and stone fruit and rose petal. The finish is full-bodied, with orange peel and almond lingering pleasantly.
$29.99
E. Guigal 2020 Ermitage, Ex-Voto Blanc, Rhône, France
A head-turner that offers sensational notes Possessing a gold color and vibrant notes of caramelized citrus, toasted nuts, honeysuckle, wood smoke, and brioche, it has a huge, full-bodied profile, perfect balance, remarkable freshness, and a great finish.
$329.99
E. Guigal 2018 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Rhône, France
Gorgeous ruby red with vermillion tint. Aromas of blackberry, floral violet. Intensely aromatic, powerful but full of finesse. Supple with balance, an explosive richness, expressive of the terroir, voluptuous silky texture and intense aromas, age worthy.
$449.99
Famille Brunier 2023 Vieux Telegraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France
Expansive red fruit preserve, lavender and allspice scents show excellent clarity and pick up a hint of incense with air. Gently chewy and energetic on the palate, offering alluringly sweet cherry, black raspberry and spicecake flavors.
$124.99
Domaine du Gour de Chaulé 2021 Cuvée Tradition Gigondas, Rhône, France
Old vine Grenache from various parcels, from Rhône, wine is sturdy, braced with sweet, dusty tannins, and is intensely aromatic with notes of crushed white pepper, oriental spices and game. Full-bodied is bursting with long finish, plush tannins.
$49.99
Château de Mille 2020 Luberon Saint Lucide, Rhône, France
92% Syrah, 5% Grenache and 3% Carignan aged 18 months in oak, this has deep red color with violet reflections. Concentrated black fruits, black currant, pepper, violet, grilled meats. Ample weight, and lovely structure / balance between tannins and fruit.
$37.99
