The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (85% Grenache and 15% Syrah) comes all from the Cristia lieu-dit (all sandy soils) and was destemmed and brought up mostly in concrete. I always find this cuvée forward... Read More
Eye: Clear , brilliant and fresh.Nose: Fresh with an expressive nose of red fruits and citrus. Notes of raspberry and redcurrant.Palate: Fruity, fine and round.Overall: A well-balanced and elegant wine.
Eye: Deep and dark red. Shiny. Nose: Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Palate: Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied, rich and intensly aromatic wine. Overall: Full with a long finish and plenty... Read More
The 2017 Côtes du Rhône Blanc has lots of Grenache Blanc as well as other permitted varieties. Notes of white flowers, citrus, and honeysuckle all emerge from this medium-bodied, vibrant white that... Read More
Beautifully pale in color, with glimmering highlights. The delicate nose of white flowers, peach and citrus is outstandingly fresh. With a rich, well-balanced attack the palate offers superb tension, elegant floral and citrus... Read More
The wine is a deep garnet red color. The aromas are intense, fruity (blackcurrant/ raspberry) and complemented by notes of white pepper. On the palate, this wine is juicy, powerful and fruity (red fruits notes) on the palate,... Read More
M. Chapoutier Belleruche wines offer and exceptional everyday option from the talented winemaker Michel Chapoutier. Michel says making affordable high quality wines is one of the most difficult tasks. The Belleruche Blanc is complex... Read More
Be warned – this is a stellar vintage, the greatest since the extraordinary 2010. Of course, 2016 is great too, and even 2015, which in Saint Cosme was memorable. But there is a freshness, an intensity, an evanescence, something... Read More