Luberon, Southern Rhône
Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2021
Domaine Raspail-Ay
Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2021
A great Gigondas at this price ($55). Not much tannin, but distinct leathery and earthy notes that distinguish it from the mine run. Good rec from Lower Falls. — 21 days ago
Château La Nerthe
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007
This was a real finding in the Ritz restaurant at South Beach. Old vintage with all the bells and whistles. Cork was a bit problematic to take off but wine was pristine. Starting to show some secondary notes and all the garrigue you can ask for. — 19 days ago
Château Rayas
Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2005
I’ve been fortunate to consume several bottles of this legend. However, this was the first bottle that did not have me babbling to my dinner guests. All the Rayas traits; elegance , pure fruit , spice were present just not oversized. — a month ago
E. Guigal
Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend
Single favorite wine — 22 days ago
Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2001
This shows some barnyard, horsey notes up front, likely Brett, but for more Brett-tolerant folks like me, it’s the lovely fresh redfruits underneath and crisp and lively acidity, together with the lingering finish, that make this a lovely CdP!! But I would note for those who are very Brett-intolerant, you may not care for it at all. — 17 days ago
M. Chapoutier
La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022
Sitting in Prague with my wife loving this red wine. It’s been warm and we have been drinking much more white wine than we typically do. Nice to get back to a delicious red wine. I recommend this wine. Do not get it by the glass, get a bottle. — a month ago
Severn G
2021 | Red Blend
(80% Grenache / 10% Syrah / 5% Mourvèdre / 5% Cinsaut)
Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes; Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Rhone; Chateauneuf du Pape, France
(91-93; Drink 2025-41) — 19 hours ago