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In the South of France, in the shadow of the Pyrenees, the little village of Maury and its profound, opulent reds are commanding the attention of the entire wine world. Napa vintners like Abe Schoener, Dave Phinney, and Kimberly Jones are now developing brands here, and it was the incomparable Bordeaux négociant Jacques Boissenot who…
The 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape That No Cellar is Complete Without It’s quite an experience to taste with fifth-generation winegrower Nicolas Boiron and legendary Rhône consultant Philippe Cambie. Both men—like the Bosquet des Papes wine themselves—are large, powerfully built, and earthy. The only time you’ll find Boirin without dirt under his fingernails is when he’s squeezed into…
It’s quite an experience to taste with fifth-generation winegrower Nicolas Boiron and legendary Rhône consultant Philippe Cambie. Both men—like the Bosquet des Papes wine themselves—are large, powerfully built, and earthy. The only time you’ll find Boirin without dirt under his fingernails is when he’s squeezed into a suit manning a booth at “Discovery Rhône Valley,”…
Produced by the estate that Robert Parker once likened to the peerless Château Rayas, this rare blue-chip score comes direct from the chilly cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape legend Domaine Charvin. “Don’t miss this beauty,” advised Jeb Dunnuck in his initial review, calling the 2016 “a thrilling wine from a great winemaker,” before awarding this crimson stunner 97 points….
Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s 99-point Rising Star When we visited Domaine de Cristia last March, our expectations were high. The critics were already crowning Baptiste Grangeon as a new champion in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and after our tasting, it was easy to understand exactly why—their pinnacle wine, the 2016 Domaine de Cristia “Vieilles Vignes” from 95-year-old vines is otherworldly. Parker’s…
Jeb Dunnuck called the Domaine de la Colline Saint Jean Vacqueyras Vieilles Vignes “flat out awesome” and “unquestionably one of the gems in the terrific appellation” in his 94-point rave review. We agree: This is absolutely gorgeous, with dark fruits, chocolate, licorice, pepper, and earth, all anchored by a powerful core and given length by…
The Pinnacle of Valréas—Priced to Share History, pedigree, and value don’t often coexist as appealingly as they do here, in the 2016 Domaine du Seminaire Côtes du Rhone Villages. The Grenache and Syrah here are so balanced and soulful already that this is the perfect bottle to buy a case of, and enjoy over the…
Domaine Lafond Roc Epine Châteauneuf-du-Pape has broken into the big time in the magical 2016 vintage, with a glowing 95 point score from the Wine Advocate and a 94 from Jeb Dunnuck. With that performance, the estate’s under-$50 Châteauneuf has rocketed into the rarefied zone normally reserved for Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s high-priced royalty. When we stood in…
The 2016 Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-du-Pape earned 98 effusive points from Jeb Dunnuck, who called it “unquestionably the greatest wine made from this estate to date,” thanks to its incredible combination of power and structure. Plus, it scored the #8 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list in 2018—this is a bottle that will last…
Rare Bottles From Châteauneuf Royalty When we got our shot at the 2016Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Quet, we took every bottle we could, not just because of Boislauzon’s golden reputation, but because we love these wines. We hadn’t even noticed that critic Jeb Dunnuck, perhaps the world’s foremost authority on Rhône wines, had become a…
“Sublime,” gushed Wine Spectator in a starring 97-point review, boosting the 2016 Rotem & Mounir Saouma Châteauneuf-du-Pape Omnia onto their 2019 Top 100 list. The unique, mouthwatering descriptors—“layers of cherry puree, steeped plum and warmed raspberry coulis fruit flavors, melded with rooibos tea, bergamot, incense and jasmine”—got our attention right away. Our Rhône spidey sense…
Santa Barbara’s Master of Balance Since 2007, no Syrah-maker on the coast has garnered more 94- to 99-point scores from Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni — not Colgin, Alban, Turley, or Sine Qua Non — than Joey Tensley. We just got our hands on this 2016 “All Blocks,” a red blend of 100% estate fruit,…
The 2016 growing season was superb in the Southern Rhône, combining a bevy of hot, sun-filled days with unusually cool evenings. Particularly beneath the white crags of Les Dentelles de Montmirail, those cool nights slowed down the maturation cycle, allowing winemaker Xavier Vignon to give tight-fisted grape clusters extra hang time without any concern for overripeness…
There may be no other region in the world where old-vine Garnacha can be found at such spectacular values as in Calatayud, Spain. If you love the meatiness and smokiness of the Southern Rhône, this bottle will blow you away at just $25. Here in the hottest part of the northern Ebro Valley, the rich,…
Rich and Decadent Case-Buy Red In the coming months, you’ll be hearing a lot about the incredible 2017 vintage in the Southern Rhône, but seeing very little of it, as yields were historically low. Take today’s 2017 Château de Ruth Côtes du Rhône Rouge as an example. This sumptuous old-vine Grenache and Syrah, cultivated on…
Gigondas is closing the gap on Châteauneuf-du-Pape, giving lovers of dense, rich, sun-soaked, and garrigue-tinged French blockbusters another region to fall head over heels for. The bad news—well, it’s that Gigondas is closing the gap on its big brother in the price department as well. It’s not uncommon to see the sticker price on top Gigondas…
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The name alone inspires awe among even the most cynical sommeliers and critics. The stone-strewn vineyard, perched atop Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Crau plateau, has been coaxing complex wines from its ancient vines since the 19th century, and when that expertise combines with yet another extraordinary vintage—Châteauneuf-du-Pape is on a serious roll—the…
Finding value in the hidden corners of the wine world is what gets us really excited. Sure, we love Grands Crus as much as the next guy, but what’s really satisfying is finding the unsung stars overflowing with deliciousness and with great stories behind them. Domaine Giraud Côtes-du-Rhône Les Sables d’Arène gives us that just-struck-gold…
Our Rhône collector pal always attempts to hide the Clos du Caillou from us every time we come over. We “feel bad” opening such a low-yielding (aka rare) Châteaneuf-du-Pape treasure, but we also can’t get enough of the producer’s trademark balanced refinement that also delivers the power and depth that’s so unique to the Southern Rhône….
Tensley’s Top Scoring Estate Blend By now, the name Joey Tensley is in effect, a Wine Access household name, right up there with Matt Cline, Julien Fayard, Benoit Touquette, and Xavier Vignon. These are winemakers whose wines have consistently proven absolute favorites, and for proof—just look at the ratings. Today’s 2017 Tensley “All Blocks” Estate…
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