Opaque ruby. Powerful, mineral-accented black and blue fruit, olive and allspice aromas are energized by a suave floral overtone. Fleshy, juicy and broad in the mouth, offering concentrated black currant, cherry liqueur, fruitcake... Read More
The flagship 2019 Cornas Les Vieilles Fontaines is a tiny selection from a single parcel of old vines that’s still resting in barrel (about 15-20% new). It brings more opulence and decadence in both its aromas and flavors, offering... Read More
Brambly wild berries, citrus zest, rose petals and crushed river rocks burst from the glass in this food-friendly, luscious '16 Rose. Full yet energetic, this wine whooshes across the palate, but it lingers with a satisfying... Read More
The 2019 “IX Estate” Syrah shines with glimmering notes of violets, mandarin zest, and tarragon. Underlying savory layers of tapenade, barbecue spice, and tea leaves accentuate the soil-driven notes of forest floor and iron.... Read More
Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: "You want to fall in love with this region and discover what Côte-Rôtie is all about – it begins here. Yes, it is best with additional aging, but it is absolutely intoxicating and... Read More
Saturated with cassis, plum paste and blackberry puree notes as well as prominent graphite, black licorice and sweet tobacco accents. Very focused and drives along slowly, with nice cut through the finish despite its heft. Best... Read More
Tenuta Fontodi is Chianti's class act: The winery's renowned crus are Flaccianello and Vigna del Sorbo, and the Chianti Classico is unflinchingly reliable. Tenuta Fontodi is one of many existing estates that can trace... Read More
The hallmark of Château d’Ampuis is an unbelievably seductive perfume full of sweet black fruits and spices, and an elegance despite the intense concentration of fruit (prunes, blackberry) and tannin. Château d’Ampuis defines... Read More
Founded in 1946 in the ancient village of Ampuis in the Cote-Rotie appellation, the Guigal estate has been around for a relatively short period of time, especially when you consider that the wines of the northern Rhone has been... Read More
Filled with red fruit aromas and elegant tannins, this wine is a fine expression of this up-and-coming appellation from the northern RhĂ´ne.
This wine is produced from grapes from the two estates of Jean-Louis GRIPPAT and VALLOUIT... Read More