Rhone Valley
Rhone Valley
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
Dumien Serrette 2022 Cornas "Henri"
The Dumien-Serrette 2022 "Henri" is from vines planted in 1913 on Patou, a steep hillside of granite soils. 100% whole-cluster fermentation, aging in one-year old barrels, then 3 - 6 year-old barrels. 900 bottles were made in 2022. Drink over...
$74.99
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
Amphores 2023 Condrieu La Côte
The Domaine des Amphores Condrieu is 100% massale-selection Viognier from 0.5 hectares on poor granite-based soils at 250 metres on "La Côte" at Chavanay. The 2023 La Côte has a pale yellow gold robe. The nose offers a subtle and...
$47.99
Barou 2023 Saint-Joseph Un Autre Monde
Domaine Barou has been organic since the 1970s and also produces cherries, apricots and peaches. The Saint-Joseph vines (all Syrah of course) are in Limony, on thin granite soils, and are 25 to 50 years old. Shallow plowing ("griffage") is...
$25.99
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 2024 Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret Blanc
Clos du Joncuas (Domaine la Garancière) Seguret Blanc: 50% Clairette (some vines are 110 years-old), 25% Roussanne, 25% Viognier, always organically farmed, wild yeast fermentation, aged in enamel vat. This unique Rhone white shows subtle aromas of dried pear, peach,...
$24.99
Clos du Joncuas 2023 Vacqueyras Font du Papier
From 80% Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre, grown on gravelly limestone terraces, always farmed organically, whole-cluster fermention and aged in concrete vats. Dany and Carole Chastan have made another superb Vacqueyras in 2023. The wine shows very deep aromas of...
$27.99
Creve Coeur 2024 CDR Rosé du Coucou
The youthful Pablo Hocht makes beautiful wines at his Biodynamic estate in Seguret (southern Rhone) - his "Rosé du Coucou" is a refreshing direct-press rosé made with old vines of 60% Grenache and 40% Cinsault. The 2024 shows a very...
$14.99
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
Foulards Rouges 2025 Octobre
The 2025 Octobre is showing beautifully this year, made up of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache. It's still light and fresh but with an added spice and depth that gives it more of a Syrah character. Outstanding with a slight...
$28.99
Texier, Martin 2024 Brezeme Blanc
This is 100% Roussanne from the Brézème hillside, direct-pressed and fermented in barrels where it remains on their lees until bottling. There is no racking or stirring during aging. Yields in 2024 were tiny but the resulting wine is gorgeous,...
$49.99
Texier, Martin 2023 Brézème Rouge
From the importer: "Brézème is an anomaly in the northern Rhône. It is a single slope of rocky, broken down limestone (compared to the granitic soils that are the norm around these parts) rising above the alluvial plains of the...
$48.99
Paris, Vincent 2020 Cornas La Geynale
"dark robe, has lustre. The nose holds back, gives a promising front of well embedded black fruits, discreet floral, musky violet airs, has a fresh outer note, herbs and smoke, is an airborne opening. The palate is suave, stylishly coated,...
$84.99
Amphores 2024 IGP Les Iris Viognier
We love Condrieu, but Viognier from other regions can often be cloying and uninteresting. This example from the Grenier family in Chavanay, however, is elegant and outstanding. It comes from Viognier vines just south of the Condrieu AOC, always tended...
$22.99
Rousset, Stephane 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge Les Méjeans
The Rousset 2023 Crozes "Les Méjeans" is a superb new cuvée made with Syrah from 60 year-old vines on a granite terroir near the village of Crozes. The aromas are bright and pretty with black fruits, the palate is dense...
$29.99
