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From the category archives:

Rhone

Domaine de Fontenille Luberon 2009

December 16, 2011 Daily Deals

Domaine de Fontenille Cotes du Luberon 2009 Rhone Valley, France $13.99 Wine Enthusiast 90 “This blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah displays a complex array of aromas and flavors, ranging from black cherry to black olive and from clove to licorice. It’s richly structured, yet juicy, with a velvety feel. Drink now–2018.” Order here [...]

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Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 – WS 96!

December 15, 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Always a winner! Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 $99.99 WS 96 “One of the more endowed 2009s, this is packed with dark smoldering cocoa, mesquite, tobacco and roasted fig notes, all inlaid with pure cassis and plum preserves fruit flavors. Long and authoritative on the finish, with singed vanilla bean and tar adding [...]

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Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee les Origines 2009

December 10, 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Grand Veneur’s estate vineyards have been managed brilliantly and many exceptional wines as well as wine values have been produced by the two Jaume brothers, Sebastien and Christophe. Furthermore, by establishing a negociant operation under the name Alain Jaume, they have done nothing but enhance their reputation throughout the southern Rhone. Domaine Grand Veneur [...]

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Domaine Andezon Cotes du Rhone 2010

December 2, 2011 Daily Deals

This co-op, located just south of the village of Chateauneuf du Pape in the sector known as the Gard, has been a perennial top-bargain pick in The Wine Advocate. Domaine Andezon Cotes du Rhone 2010 $13.99 Parker 91 “The classic cuvee, which has long been selected by importer Eric Solomon, is their 2010 Domaine d’Andezon, [...]

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Domaine St Damien Gigondas les Soutyrades 2009

November 21, 2011 Daily Deals

Domaine St Damien Gigondas 2009 les Souteyrades $34.99 Parker 93+ “The top cuvee is the 2009 Gigondas Les Souteyrades, which also comes from 60+-year-old vines and is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvedre. Again, it is all aged in old wood foudres and bottled unfined and unfiltered. This wine plays it closer to [...]

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St. Damien Cotes du Rhone VV 2010

November 18, 2011 Daily Deals

Very well made wine at a fantastic price. Domaine St. Damien Cotes du Rhone 2010 Vieilles Vignes $19.99 Parker 90 “Made from 100% Grenache, the 2010 Cotes du Rhone Vieilles Vignes, from the Plan de Dieu lieu-dit, is outstanding. Strawberry, black cherry, lavender, pepper and dusty, loamy, sandy soil aromas jump from the glass of [...]

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Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2010

October 7, 2011 Daily Deals

We spent a good portion on Thursday tasting through 2010 Rhones. WOW! They are alive, overflowing and layered. Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2010 $14.99 Smart Buys WS 90 “This has lush, silky-textured layers of dark plum, anise and crushed blackberry fruit, woven with black tea and graphite notes through the finish. Impresses with its [...]

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Grands Bois Cotes du Rhone 2010

October 7, 2011 Daily Deals

Here is what Robert Parker writes of the 2010 vintage in the Rhone - ”I tasted three early release 2010 red wines (which appears to be another terrific vintage in the southern Rhone). All three exhibits lots of color, extract and richness as well as fresh acids and sweet tannin. Moreover, they appear to be more [...]

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La Ferme du Mont Chateauneuf 2009

July 21, 2011 Chateauneuf-du-Pape

The winemaker for La Ferme du Mont is “a seriously talented winemaker who is quickly emerging as a star of the southern Rhone” – Robert Parker. La Ferme du Mont Cotes Capelan Chateauneuf du Pape 2009 $58.99 Parker 95 “As one would expect, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Cotes Capelan raises the level of performance [...]

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Baby Chateauneuf du Pape

July 21, 2011 Daily Deals

Domaine Beau Mistral is a family owned winery that uses traditional methods in both the vineyards as well as the winery.  The wines are classic in flavor and over deliver for the price. Domaine Beau Mistral Cotes du Rhone 2009 Vieilles Vignes Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone, France $14.99 Parker 88 “The least expensive offering, the [...]

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Chateau Pesquie Rose 2010

July 1, 2011 Daily Deals

Everyone has been asking for 2010 Chateau Pesquie Rose and it is finally here. Chateau Pesquie Terrasses 2010 Ventoux, Rhone, France $12.99 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache, 10% Syrah Both exotic fruit and berry notes, harmoniously combining richness and freshness.   Always a fantastic wine, but this year it seems more serious than years past. This is [...]

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