Château De La Font Du Loup
Domaine de Font-Sane
Tradition Gigondas Grenache Blend 2023
Domaine Font de Michelle
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016
A great start to birthday celebrations kicking off, this was a great reminder of the Chateau Neuf region and what it offers. On the nose a baboom level of red, rip fruit with a hint of pepper. On the palate slightly more subtle flavours with complexity, retaining the fruit but adding a floral notes, then developing later on into a darker, tobacco tone. Texture was smooth with very fine tannins - all in all a pleasure to drink! — 2 years ago
Mas Grange Blanche
La Font des Bessounes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020
Mas Grange Blanche Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Font des Bessounes” 2020
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷
Overview
A traditional Southern Rhône blend featuring Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, among other permitted varietals of the appellation. The 2020 vintage is considered one of balance and finesse, producing wines with both fruit concentration and freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Intensely aromatic with red and blue bramble fruits, black pepper, mulling spices, licorice, and hints of tobacco and biscuits. On the palate, it’s medium-to-full-bodied, showing layers of cherry, blackberry, and subtle earthy notes, wrapped with freshness and minimal oak influence.
Mouthfeel
Structured yet approachable, with balanced acidity and polished tannins. Displays good complexity, moderate weight, and a long, savory finish that speaks to the terroir.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested grapes, vinified traditionally with careful extraction to preserve both fruit character and elegance. Aged with minimal oak to highlight purity and balance.
Food Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses. Its spice and structure also work well with Mediterranean herb-driven dishes.
Verdict
A well-structured and gratifying Châteauneuf-du-Pape, showcasing the elegance of the 2020 vintage. Balanced, aromatic, and age-worthy—drink now or cellar for added depth. — 5 months ago
Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup
Cuvée St. Agnes Languedoc Rouge Red Rhone Blend 2014
Nicely aged blend, enjoyed in 2025.
Syrah most prevalent, opened up well once allowed to breathe. — 9 months ago
Château de la Font du Loup
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019
Very pleasant, cherries and mild tannins — 7 months ago
Domaine Font Sarade
Les Hauts de la Ponche Vacqueyras Red Rhone Blend 2022
Subtle garrigue. Good acidity lightening this wine. 2022 — 7 months ago
Sine Qua Non
Entre Chien et Loup White Blend 2015
Apple pie crumble, bacon fat, oily, apricot, lime zest — 10 months ago
Château Puech-Haut
La Closerie du Pic Syrah Blend 2015
Aroma on this one is much more subtle on the fruit instead embracing dessert flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and butterscotch (maybe a subtle hint of diacetyl). Some oak aromas ground out the deserts. Lots of cocoa on the palette and with mild subdued tannins and a light acidity on the finish. — 10 months ago
Tom Casagrande
A surprisingly gorgeous evening in DC tonight at a favorite classic bistro. This Giggie has loads of ripe fruit, but is drinking really well already. Very soft, decent acids. Some savory notes. The alcohol (15%) pooks through on the back half of the palate. But it was served a little warmer than I’d like, so that probably amplified it. — 2 months ago