Return of the Southern Rhône: Great Wines/Great Values!
Return of the Southern Rhône: Great Wines/Great Values!
Saint Théodoric 2023 Chateauneuf du Pape "Les Sablons"
Saint Théodoric - a project of winemaker Bapiste Grangeon and Peter Weygandt - has quickly become one of our favorite Southern Rhône producers. The domaine is comprised of two parcels of Grenache vines (each ranging in age between 50-100 years):...
$64.99
Bosquet des Papes 2023 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tradition
The 2023 "Tradition" from Bosquet des Papes is mostly Grenache from 60 year-old vines with Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise and Vaccarêze, on galets stone soils with clay and sand, aged in barrels and concrete vat for 18 months. As with the...
$59.99
Bosquet des Papes 2023 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes
The superb 2023 "Chante le Merle" is 70-86% Grenache planted in 1915 and 1930, with Syrah and Mourvedre from Mont-Redon (N-W), La Gardiole (N-E), Les Brusquières (N-W), Pignan nord (N-E), Barbe d’Asne (W), crushed, whole bunch fermentation of Grenache, 4-5...
$99.99
Pierre André 2021 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
The very fine and elegant 2021 Pierre Andre Chateauneuf-du-Pape shows a deep red garnet color, with subtle aromas of plum, rosehip, violet, red currant and tart cherry with citrus and earth. Black cherry, cassis, garrigue, minerals and firm acidity on...
$57.99
Pierre André 2022 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
We consider Domaine Pierre André to be one of the greatest estates in Châteuneuf-du-Pape. Organic since 1980 (one of the first in the AOC) and Biodynamic since 1992. The red is 90% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, Counoise, Muscadin...
$57.99
Pierre André 2024 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
The Pierre André Blanc is an extraordinary Châteauneuf-du-Pape from an extraordinary estate - organic since 1980 (one of the first in the AOC) and Biodynamic since 1992. The blend is now approximately 50-60% Bourboulenc and 40-50% old-vine Clairette (planted in...
$68.99
Clos du Joncuas 2017 Gigondas
The Clos du Joncuas 2017 Gigondas is 80% Grenache with Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah, on Triassic clay/limestone soils, always farmed organically. Whole cluster fermentation in vat with 12 months aging in large old barrels. We love this beautifully old-fashioned, organic...
$47.99
Clos du Joncuas 2022 Gigondas
80% Grenache with Mourvedre, Cinsault and Syrah, on Triassic clay/limestone soils, always farmed organically. Whole cluster fermentation in vat with 12 months aging in large old barrels. This is a dense, old-school Gigondas from great farming showing a dark purple/black...
$34.99
Oratoire St. Martin 2019 Cairanne Reserve de Seigneurs
This lovely Cairanne is a blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah form 35 to 65 year-old vines, farmed organically for many years. Aged in cement vats. Dense black/red color, deep aromas of black and red fruits with hints of spice,...
$24.99
Oratoire St. Martin 2019 Cairanne Les Douyes
The 2019 "Les Douyes" is from 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvedre planted in 1905 (!) on limestone soils, the old vines giving very low yields of 15 - 20 hl/ha. This is a unique and profound Rhone red at an...
$29.99
Charvin 2023 Cotes-du-Rhone "Le Poutet”
The Laurent Charvin "Le Poutet" is made from average 50 year-old vines (some are 90 years-old!) of 80% Grenache with Mourvedre, Syrah and Carignan in vineyards that abut Chateauneuf-du-Pape - Maucoil in the northwest and Campovin and Boislauzon in the...
$29.99
Crève Coeur 2024 CDR Villages Sablet
This blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mouvedre comes from old vines in “Le Planis,” planted just after the Second World War in Sablet. Creve Coeur’s Pablo Hocht created the Domaine in 2010, with a commitment to organic and Biodynamic...
$18.99
La Florane 2021 CDR Villages St Maurice Echevin Rouge
The gorgeous 2021 CDR Villages "Echevin" is from the "Terroir Les Oliviers" at 1200 ft on the north-west facing hill in Saint Maurice. The high altidue gives the wine freshness to balance the lush red and black fruits - blackberry,...
$25.99
Crève Coeur 2025 Cotes du Rhone Rouge
This beautiful Cotes du Rhone from Pablo Hocht at Crève Coeur is made from 60 to 70 year-old vines of Grenache in Biodynamic farming, with an interesting mix of semi-carbonic and traditional fermentations with whole-cluster and de-stemmed grapes. The 2025...
$16.99
Ferrand 2024 CDR Cuvée Mistral
The Domaine de Ferrand "Mistral" is a delicious blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Vacarèze from sandy clay/limestone soils near the estate at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The 2024 is particularly fresh and delightful with lovely cherry/raspberry aromas and a supple palate of...
$18.99
La Florane 2025 CDR Villages Je Ne Soufre Plus
The 'Je Ne Souffre Plus' from Domaine la Florane is Adrien Fabre's first 'Natural Wine,' first produced in 2017 to commemorate the winery's Biodynamic/Demeter certification. Made from Grenache (50%) from Florane's south-facing slopes in Visan while the Syrah (50%) comes...
$17.99
Crève Coeur 2025 Cotes du Rhone Seguret Blanc
Wow, Pablo Hocht's new Seguret Blanc is a classy and delicious wine! Made from Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier, Biodynamic farming, vinification and aging in old barrels. The aromas are subtle and complex with almond, citrus, pear, stone,...
$19.99