Rhone Wine

Instantly impressive, this wine reveals its class from the start. Typical red berry, brambly fruit underpinned by subtle oaky nuances, lovely sweet spice, warm star anise with a touch of cinnamon. The flavours are densely packed,... Read More

An outstanding French white, especially at this price point, the Cotes du Rhone Blanc from Les Hauts de Barville is one of the best we've ever tasted. This Rhone white is loaded with aromas of green apple, melon and citrus.... Read More

This Chateauneuf du Pape based estate continues to go from strength to strength, as Brotte fashions a bevy of beautiful red wines from throughout the Southern Rhone. In almost all cases, the wines over-deliver like the 2019 Cotes... Read More

Ripe yet fragrant, this Gigondas is packed with blackberry and black-cherry fruit, but also some nice, spicy notes and a hint of lavender. Very creamy and mouth-filling on the palate, but not a jot overdone. This is a good introduction... Read More

Looking for a ready to drink Chateauneuf du Pape from a 100 point winemaker that combines elegance with power, and doesn't break the bank? Yes please! When we look for value in Chateauneuf du Pape, it's usually the sibling... Read More

Rare, rich, and intense, if you've never had a White Chateauneuf du Pape, Brotte's Hauts de Barville is the place to start! Loaded with aromas of green apple, melon and grapefruit citrus, there is a fat richness to the... Read More

An outstanding French white, especially at this price point, the Cotes du Rhone Blanc from Cellier des Dauphins is one of the best we've tasted this summer. A beautifully perfumed blend of old vines Grenache Blanc, Marsanne,... Read More

This vintage seemed to produce exactly what the team at Cellier des Princes needed, and the 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Heredita—crafted with the advice of consultant Philippe Cambie—boasts lovely floral aromas backed... Read More

Another top rated wine on our Top 100 radar, the Chateau Fortia Cuvee de Baron was just listed in the November 2nd Insider: New Chateauneufs to Love. 2019 was an outstanding vintage, and one that Grenache based wines, like Cuvee... Read More

Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the 2017 vintage of the Gigognan Chateauneuf du Pape is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband... Read More

Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the Gigognan Cotes du Rhone is a must have for all French wine lovers! A relatively young estate for the Southern Rhone, Chateau Gigognan was established in 1996 by husband and wife team Anne and... Read More

Laurence Feraud is one of the biggest names in Rhone wine, as her Chateauneuf-du-Pape's are dazzling and regularly top the Wine Spectator Top 100 list. Like all great Rhone wines, they can be a bit pricey. That's where... Read More

Everything about Isabelle Sabon of powerhouse Domaine de la Janasse is awesome. The people, the vineyards and most importantly the wines they make. That's why we are so excited about Clos Saint Antonin, a property purchased... Read More

With yields down, and demand up, it's harder and harder to find hidden gems in Chateauneuf du Pape, especially bottles that are ready to drink. Such is the case for Domaine Les Escondudes 2018, made by the famed co-op of Le... Read More

Yellow gold, clear and brilliant. Freshness marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. Fruity with plenty of richness and body. A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and... Read More

Not yet bottled at the time of my visit, the 2020 Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d'Argile shows a bit more structure and tannin than the regular Cotes du Rhone, but it also boasts charming, floral nuances and vibrant blackberry... Read More

"Silky, medium bodied and ready to drink with loads of spiced black fruit and underlying hints of minerals and earth tones carried along by a core of fine tannins." The Wine Buyer, 91 Points

High pitched fruit aromas with nice depth to the briary, earth tones and red fruit. Pure and punchy on the palate. Unadulterated, crunchy, silky, ripe and fresh berries coat the palate. The lip-smacking finish begs for some charcuterie.... Read More

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Full-bodied, silky & elegant, the Rive Droite Cotes du Rhone is a must have for all French wine lovers! Rive Droite, Rive Gauche translates to Right Bank, Left Bank and is so named for the fact that this Rhone wine is sourced... Read More