UNDERSTANDING THE RHÔNE VALLEY
The Rhône Valley is a historic wine region, grapes were grown in the northern part of the valley in the first cen- tury AD. In the 14th Century the papacy moved from Rome to Avignon, with their holiday residence in Châteauneuf- du-Pape; today the bottles of Châteauneuf-du-Pape still wear the papal signature in various ways. The Pope’s were great lovers of wines and planted vineyards around the city. Situated in south eastern France, just south of Burgundy, the Rhône wine region is 250km long, with 250 communes, starting around Avignon in the south and finishing at Lyon – France’s second largest city. Whilst often lumped together, the appellations of the Rhône are spread out over this vast wine growing region and produce a wide variety of styles from numerous grape varieties. Climatically it is a hot region, with abundant sunshine hours suiting grape varieties that like the warmth. There are four different types of rock that make up the unique soils of the Rhône Valley; granite, sandy silica, limestone and clay. The rocks significantly retain the intense summer heat during both day and night, perfect for ripening.
The Rhône wine growing region is broken into two distinct parts, the North and the South; the majority of wines produced across both are red, with small percentages of white and Rosé. In 1933 Châteauneuf-du-Pape was the first of the Rhône regions to be awarded the Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée status; today there are 19 AOC in the Rhône, including some relative new comers: in 2010 the still red wines from Rasteau were granted an AOC, and in 2006 Vinsobres was awarded the AOC status. The quality levels in the Rhône Valley are a little easier to understand than some of the neighbouring French regions; wine produced in one of the AOC villages areas is labelled under that village, outside that wines are either generic table wine, or Côtes du Rhône and then a step up to Côtes du Rhône Villages.
THE APPELLATIONS IN THE NORTHERN RHÔNE:
CONDRIEU: Home to the opulent variety Viognier (the only variety permitted here under the AOC), where the white wines produced are rich and luscious with aromas of apricot kernel and stoned fruit. The best examples are exceptional, one of the top producers in the region is Yves Cuilleron. CORNAS: The only variety permitted here is Syrah; this is an appellation that offers some of the top fine wines in the world, for considerably less than their comparable counterparts elsewhere. The wines are densely structured powerful wines; black fruits, leather and an incredible will to just keep on giving. CÔTE-RÔTIE: The fragrant beautiful reds of the northern Rhône; the varieties permitted here are Syrah and Viognier (which can make up to 20% of the blend), although in recent vintages the amount used is declining with many producers now making 100% Syrah. Fragrant, forward, fruit driven wines that are deceptively powerful. CROZES-HERMITAGE: The majority of Crozes-Hermitage are red wines made from Syrah; there are small amounts of white produced from Marsanne and Roussanne. Geographically the Crozes-Hermitage AOC is diverse; when found, the best examples are excellent value and mature earlier than the other appellations of the northern Rhône. HERMITAGE: Based around the Hermitage hill, there’s Syrah, Marsanne and some Roussanne planted in this appellation. Characteristically the red wines are big, bold styles, full of ripe fruit characters, strong tannin structure, black pepper and spice. SAINT-JOSEPH: The early drinking appellation in the northern Rhône; the whites are in the minority and are generally made from Marsanne and Roussanne, the reds from Syrah. Both red and white Saint-Joseph are fruit driven, fragrant, more gentle styles best to drink in the short term. SAINT-PERAY: One of the smallest appellations in the northern Rhône, Saint-Peray is a white wine appellation producing both still and sparkling white wines. CHÂTEAU-GRILLET: A tiny appellation consisting of 3.5ha on the right side of the Rhône river; there’s only Viognier produced here and only by one producer. A very unique appellation, grapes have been grown here since Roman times and from 1936 it was an AOC.
PRICES VALID UNTIL 31/07/2013 UNDERSTANDING THE RHÔNE VALLEY
RECENT VINTAGE RATINGS
EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGES North: 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 South: 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2009, 2010
GOOD VINTAGES North: 1996, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012 South: 1999, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012
THE APPELLATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN RHÔNE:
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE: The charming superstar of the southern Rhône; here there are 13 permitted varieties although only three producers, including Beaucastel and Mont-Redon, that grow all 13 varieties. Of all of the appellations, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is very hard to make gen- eralisations about, the styles produced are wide ranging and there are 8100 hectares currently under vine. There are Châteauneuf-du-Papes that are excellent young and serious long lived wines produced here; in this appellation, perhaps more than the others, knowing the producers style and identifying the one that suits your taste is key. GIGONDAS: This is a predominantly red appellation, with the main varieties being Grenache, Syrah, Mourvè- dre and Cinsault. The wines produced here are strong, robust wines with chewy tannins and a rich fruity character; they are generous and rounded. LIRAC: Often referred to as the Rosé producing appellation in the south; whilst Rosé is produced there, the majority of production is red wine made from a mix of grape varieties. In New Zealand we generally only see Rosé Lirac. TAVEL: An appellation solely reserved for Rosé production; there are nine varieties that can be used to make Tavel including Grenache and Cinsault. VACQUEYRAS: A sleeping superstar that is starting to wake, this appellation in recent years has started to produce some wines of exceptional quality and nicely enough without the massive jumps in price. The majority of this appellation is red wine, with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre dominating the landscape. The wines are fruity, forward wines, plenty of dried herbs and spice; generally there’s a strong acid backbone that adds lift to the wines. BEAUMES DE VENISE: Whilst Côtes du Rhône Villages in Beaumes de Venise are produced in an appellation in their own right, the highlight of this appellation is the fortified wines made from Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains which is only permitted in this appellation in the southern Rhône and fall under the Muscat Beaumes de Venise AOC. VINSOBRES: The newest addition to the appellations in the Rhône, producing red wines from Grenache and Syrah that are distinctly fresh and fleshy. RASTEAU: This appellation has recently had its red wines recognised as an AOC, a classification that it already held for the fortified red wines produced here from Grenache. The still red wines, in the newest part of the appella- tion, are made predominantly from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. GADAGNE: An appellation on the outskirts of Châteauneuf-du-Pape where red wines are produced predomi- nantly from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
PRICES VALID UNTIL 31/07/2013 Château de Beaucastel
This high-end, family-owned winery is one of the oldest and finest producers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The organically farmed Château Beaucastel wines possess the ability to age fabulously, and present with a distinctive character that is all their own (while renowned as one of the best, their blend is definitely atypical). Along with Mont-Redon and Domaine de Nalys, Beaucastel is one of only three producers within the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation to have all thirteen of the permitted grape varieties planted, and their individual red blend carries a greater than usual proportion of Mourvèdre. The property is today in the hands of brothers Jean-Pierre and François Perrin, who learnt their craft from their late father Jacques, and perpetuate his exacting standards as they engage in their own stylistic enhancements.
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40660 BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2005 $168.00 $125.00
Robert Parker, 93/100: "Medium to deep garnet colour. Aromas of dark cherries, raspberry compote, cardamom, black truffles and a touch of star anise. The palate is full bodied, richly fruited with medium to high acidity and a medium+ level of grainy, slightly chewy tannins. Concentrated with a good compliment of structure to hold it up. Long peppery finish. Drink 2010 to 2025+. Tasted August 2009."
40662 BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2007 $205.00 $145.00
Robert Parker, 96/100: "Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more."
40665 BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2008 $205.00 $125.00
Robert Parker, 90/100: "The 2008 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape is one of the few outstanding wines produced in this vintage. More evolved than Beaucastel’s wines tend to be, it reveals a healthy dark plum/ruby color, notes of licorice, meat juices, smoked game, black currants and garrigue, medium to full body, silky tannins, good freshness, surprising depth for the vintage and a long finish. Drink it over the next decade."
40667 BEAUCASTEL CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2010 $205.00 $144.00
Robert Parker, 95/100: “Interestingly enough, even though many of the 2010 Perrin et Fils selections from the southern Rhone were scheduled to be bottled right after my visit, the 2010 Beaucastel had already been put in bottle. This is a gorgeous wine, a classic blend of 30% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 10% Syrah, 10% Counoise and the balance the other permitted varietals in the appellation. Deep purple, with loads of bouquet garni, beef blood, blackberry, kirsch, smoke and truffle, this wine is full- bodied, rich and showing even better than it did last year. I still think it needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and it should last for 25-30 years, as most of the top vintages of Beaucastel do.”
40666 BEAUCASTEL HOMMAGE A JACQUES PERRIN 2009 $680.00 $567.00
On the nose there is peaches and honey, while the palate is rounded, rich and full bodied with a balanced freshness and floral notes.
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine Bosquet des Papes
Bosquet des Papes was founded by the Boiron family way back in 1860 and, six generations later, the Boirons are still in the driver’s seat. One of the oldest names in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, over the decades they have procured many small parcels of land, eventually gathering to themselves forty-three different holdings scattered all over the appellation. Within the 27 hectares at their disposal, 3.5 ha is made up of 100-year-old vines (used to produce their Chante le Merle), while the average age of the total planted area is 50 years. The style of Bosquet des Papes is characterised as rustic, traditional and complex, and the winemaking is meticulous, producing rich, powerful, distinctive expressions with an affinity for cellar time.
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41214 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES CHANTE LE MERLE 2000 $126.00 $93.00
Robert Parker, 91/100: "The most concentrated and potentially longest-lived cuvee is the Chante Le Merle. The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is peppery, garrigue, lavender, black cherry, currant, and new saddle leather-scented and flavored. It possesses a deep plum/ruby color, serious concentration, loads of rich fruit, plenty of spice, and a provocative perfume of roasted herbs, licorice, mincemeat, and black fruits. This full-bodied 2000 is softer than the 2001, but 1-2 years of cellaring is warranted. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2016."
41303 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES CHANTE LE MERLE 2004 $111.00 $72.00
Robert Parker, 91/100: "The old-vine cuvee dominated by Grenache is the 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes. This has the deepest color of the three 2004s, a dark crimson, and offers up sweet garrigue notes intermixed with ground pepper, black cherry liqueur, and some raspberry and earth. It is rich, full-bodied, but again supple and silky, so drinking it during its first 8-10 years of life is recommended. "
41308 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES CHANTE LE MERLE 2006 $121.00 $81.00
Robert Parker, 90/100: "The 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is full-bodied and displays beautiful roasted herbs and meaty black cherry and currant notes with hints of earth, new saddle leather,and spice box. It is ripe, rich, and an overall outstanding wine to drink over the next 10- 15 years."
41293 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES CHANTE LE MERLE 2009 $118.00 $89.00
Robert Parker, 92/100: "More refined, polished and elegant, the medium to full-bodied 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes possesses complex garrigue notes intermixed with black currant, black cherry and raspberry as well as licorice and seaweed wrapper (nori). Eighty percent Grenache and the rest equal parts Syrah and Mourvedre from 92+ year-old vines, this wine is delicious already, and should continue to evolve for another 10-12 years."
41302 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES LA GLOIRE DE MON GRAND PERE 2005 $96.00 $66.00
Robert Parker, 90/100: "The medium dark ruby-colored 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape a la Gloire de Mon Grandpere is more structured and less charming than the 2006. It exhibits notes of roasted peanuts, black cherries, pepper, and garrigue in its medium-bodied, spicy personality. Sharp tannins in the finish suggest 1-2 years of bottle age will be beneficial. It should last for a decade or more."
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41209 DOMAINE BOSQUET DES PAPES LA GLOIRE DE MON GRAND PERE 2009 $100.00 $79.00
Robert Parker, 91/100: "Readers looking for a seductive fix made from mostly Grenache (98% ) and the rest Cinsault and Clairette (because it’s a field blend) should check out the 2009 Châteauneuf-du- Pape A La Gloire de Mon Grandpere. Produced from 70- to 100-year vines, this is a decadent Grenache with huge amounts of opulent kirsch liqueur notes, a lusty, full-bodied mouthfeel, plenty of glycerin and, I am sure, 15+% alcohol."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Widely recognised as one of the finest producers of Hermitage, the Chave family have been tending their vines within in the appellation since 1481. All the time in the world, then, to get it right, and they have done just that, with an enviable reputation for making good wines in difficult years and outstanding wines in the better ones. While based in a small village not far from Cornas, the heart of their operation lies across the river, where they own vines in nine of the eighteen vineyards that cover the Hermitage hill. The Chaves believe the rich variety of terroir to be found there is critical when it comes to the finesse, structure and complexity they require for their blends. After centuries of nurture, this family have an intimate understanding of their surroundings. Those plots that do not meet their elevated standards simply aren’t used. One such plot is in Les Vercandières, a thin strip at the base of the highly significant
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45107 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE COTES DU RHONE ROUGE 2010 $49.00 $38.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Deep ruby. Pungent, spice-accented aromas of black and blue fruits, olive and cola, with a sexy floral quality gaining strength with air. At once deep and lively, with powerful blueberry and bitter cherry flavors given spine and lift by smoky minerality. Closes with excellent clarity and length, leaving notes of violet and berry preserves behind. This wine always punches well above its weight; Jean-Louis Chave told me he buys fruit "only from great appellations"."
45101 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE BLANC 2007 $399.00 $327.00
Stephen Tanzer, 94+/100: "Bright yellow. Mineral-driven aromas of white peach, nectarine, orange zest and anise, plus an exotic note of yellow Chartreuse. Fleshy orchard and pit fruit flavors enter with very good breadth and richness but the minerality clamps the fruit down in the middle palate and a zesty, peppery element contributes lift and cut. Extremely young and not offering much in the way of complexity on the palate now. The strong, incisive finish strongly echoes the spice and mineral notes. This one demands patience."
45103 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE BLANC 2008 $399.00 $324.00
Stephen Tanzer, 94/100: "Pale gold. Deeply scented aromas of pit fruits and orange marmalade, with hints of smoke and botanical herbs adding complexity. Densely packed but surprisingly lithe in the mouth, offering subtly sweet pit fruit flavors and a solid mineral jolt, as well as mounting spiciness and a strong floral quality. The minerality adds lift and cut to a very long and incisive finish. Chave thinks this will close down soon and be a long ager."
45105 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE BLANC 2009 $450.00 $367.00
Robert Parker, 99/100: "The bottled 2009 Hermitage Blanc is one of the greatest whites ever made chez Chave, and that’s saying something given Chave’s track record. This spectacular wine, normally a blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, exhibits layers of concentration, superb acidity and minerality, laser-like focus, and plenty of quince, white currant, citrus oil, honeysuckle, anise, white peach and apricot marmalade notes. This significant, full-bodied, dry white Hermitage should age for 30-50 years. However, given the vintage’s flamboyance, it will be drinkable early in life. Drink 2011- 2061."
45100 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE ROUGE 2007 $399.00 $327.00
Stephan Tanzer, 95-96/100: "I tasted this wine in three components from stainless steel tanks, where it was awaiting bottling this winter. #1: Red berries and flowers on the nose, with strong mineral and floral notes and Asian spices. #2: More masculine and brooding, offering deep cherry compote and blackcurrant scents and suggestions of licorice and black cardamom. Smoky dark fruit flavors are framed by chewy tannins and pick up sweeter red berry qualities with air. The finish is sweet and penetrating, with a strong echo of black raspberry. #3: Fresh raspberry and cherry on the nose, with notes of smoked meat, minerals and violet. Supple, mineral-laced red fruit flavors are joined by allspice and violet pastille on the back. Very fresh sample with strong finishing lift and spiciness. Looks to be an excellent wine that will provide plenty of pleasure on the (relatively) young side."
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45102 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE ROUGE 2008 $399.00 $324.00
Jancis Robinson, 17.5/20: "The early assemblage - not yet finished. Much lighter and fresher and more sinewy than the 2009 components. Fresh fresh fresh! Lots of acidity, drier. Lighter, fondu tannins."
45106 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE ST JOSEPH ROUGE 2009 $125.00 $99.00
Stephen Tanzer, 93/100: "Opaque ruby. Expansive, seductive aromas of blackberry and blueberry preserves, cherry pit and fresh flowers, plus a sexy incense note and a touch of licorice. Stains the palate with dark berry and spicecake flavors, with smoky minerality adding cut to the back end. Blends depth and vivacity smoothly, finishing with outstanding clarity and lingering sweetness."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château des Tours
The Reynauds have been in the wine business since the 1880s. Fourth- generation winemaker Emmanuel Reynaud took over the reins at Château des Tours from his father, and produces his delightful creations on 40 hectares deep within the southern Rhône Valley, where he specialises in Côtes-du- Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines, along with expressions from the more distinctive appellations of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Vacqueyras. Both reds and whites derive their fruit from a number of different domains (Château des Tours, Château Rayas, Château Fonsalette), after which they are matured in the cellars of Château des Tours and Château Rayas, the estate Emmanuel took charge of following the death of his uncle, Jacques Reynaud.
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40562 CHATEAU DES TOURS VACQUEYRAS 2004 $70.00 $60.00
Robert Parker, 94/100: "The current release of Vacqueyras, the 2004, received 91 points from me last year and this year I bestowed it a whopping 94 points. One of the great wines of that vintage, it is drinking spectacularly well and should continue to do so over the next 2-4 years."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine Auguste Clape
Now in his eighties, Auguste Clape is one of the few remaining old-school proponents of French winemaking, a pioneering and unassuming genius who falls almost effortlessly into the category of ‘great.’ In reality, of course, there has been much effort involved, the Clapes inserting themselves into the northern Rhone landscape in the early 1900s to build their fortunes from next to nothing. Indeed, the Clape Syrahs from the Cornas appellation are among the most celebrated in France. Auguste paved the way there as the first to bottle his own wine. Today he works alongside son Pierre and grandson Olivier, farming a mere eight hectares of precipitous terraces by hand using traditional methods. Here, old vines are harvested as late as possible in a gamble with Nature to produce wines capable of tremendous longevity. The King, then, of Cornas, both because his wines are widely considered to be the
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42404 DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE CORNAS 2006 $180.00 $153.00
Robert Parker, 93/100: "Clape’s 2006 Cornas reveals notions of scorched earth, smoked meats, blackberries, camphor, figs, cassis, and licorice. It is full-bodied with macho power as well as serious depth. This concentrated yet surprisingly velvety-textured wine should be cellared for 1-2 years, and consumed over the following two decades. It appears that Pierre-Marie Clape is getting more tannic sweetness than his father did."
42403 DOMAINE AUGUSTE CLAPE CORNAS 2007 $210.00 $176.00
Robert Parker, 90-92/100: "A bigger wine, the 2007 Cornas exhibits notes of scorched earth, new saddle leather, blackberries, cassis, figs, and tobacco leaf. Luscious by Clape’s standards, it should age nicely for 15 years."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine Yves Cuilleron
From his home in the northern Rhône, this Condrieu specialist knows how to make the Viognier grape sing. In just a couple of decades, Yves Cuilleron has earned a reputation as one of the Rhône’s leading vinous exponents. He seems, too, to have something going for the number three: he is one third of Les Vins de Vienne’s elevated trio of winemakers, and his own wines from the various appellations he draws upon come in threes - not content with a single expression blended from his various sites, he prefers to explore the individual characters of each location and present them in isolation. The wines are stunning, with the top expressions sold out each year before even leaving the gates of the estate. Building on a property first established in the 1920s by his grandfather, Yves has upped the ante considerably, creating new facilities and increasing the estate’s holdings from 3.5 to 52 hectares that stretch over a
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43366 YVES CUILLERON COFFRET DE THREE BOURASSEAU 2008 $965.00 $499.00
Small-scale cuvées, limited to 3 barriques from each AOC, and made from each estate's best parcels, receiving haute-couture attention in both vineyard and cellar. Concentrated, well-structured wines with fine balance and elegance, made for laying-down.
43358 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LES CHAILLETS 2008 $143.00 $88.00
Stephen Tanzer. From vines up to 60 years of age. Light yellow. Intensely perfumed scents of lime, lemongrass, ginger and yellow rose. Racy, finely etched citrus and floral flavors are complemented by deeper notes of anise pastille and honey. A strong mineral quality adds spine and extends through the long, spicy, penetrating finish. This will be even better with a bit of bottle age, which will add flesh and depth. 92/100
41462 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LES CHAILLETS 2010 $121.00 $74.99
A rich, complex nose of flowers, fruit and spice. Beautifully pure on the palate; a rounded, rich mid- palate; and a powerful, delicately toasty finish.
44349 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LES CHAILLETS 2011 $125.00 $79.00
93/100 (raised in 30% new oak): Bright gold. Pear and peach nectar and floral honey aromas are brightened by chalky minerals. Round and juicy, with intense pit fruit and melon flavors, silken texture and slow-building spiciness. Impressively juicy and precise, finishing sappy and long, with excellent clarity. Tanzer
41474 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU AYGUETS 2009 $136.00 $79.99
A vin liquoreux of complex style, with notes of candied fruits, honey, wax and mild spice. Ample and balanced on the palate, with a velvety sucrosity and attractive power.
41487 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LA PETIT COTE 2007 $97.00 $64.99
Stephen Tanzer: Light yellow. Pungent pear, peach and floral scents are deepened by sweet butter and honey. Light-bodied orchard fruit flavors are enlivened by a brisk citrus quality, with a subtle hint of thyme adding complexity. Graceful and very fresh, with brisk finishing minerality. 90/100
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43357 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LA PETIT COTE 2008 $104.00 $64.00
Stephen Tanzer. No new oak. Pale gold. Cool, precise aromas of pear, Meyer lemon and violet. At once deep and vibrant, with penetrating acidity infusing the citrus and orchard flavours with good energy. Palate-staining Condrieu with lively, mounting, dusty minerality and a lingering impression of white flowers. 90/100
41471 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LA PETIT COTE 2009 $92.00 $54.00
Stephen Tanzer: Bright yellow. An exotic, highly perfumed nose evokes poached pear, nectarine and honeysuckle, with a dusty mineral overlay. Juicy and focused, offering a range of spicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a touch of bitter fruit pit. The mineral quality lingers on the fine-grained, penetrating finish. 90/100.
41465 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LA PETIT COTE 2010 $88.00 $59.00
An exuberant nose of typical Viognier aromas: super-ripe peaches and apricots, faintly laced with violets. Rounded and caressing on the palate, with an acidulous finish.
44348 YVES CUILLERON CONDRIEU LA PETIT COTE 2011 $92.00 $59.00
43365 YVES CUILLERON CORNAS LES VIRES 2007 $157.00 $99.00
Stephen Tanzer: Seductively perfumed bouquet of black raspberry, kirsch, violet and smoked meat, with a strong mineral undertone. Sweet red and dark berry flavors are given spine by zesty minerals and framed by silky tannins. Suave floral and licorice pastille qualities gain strength with air and extend through a long, sappy, gently spicy finish. 92/100.
41446 YVES CUILLERON CORNAS LES VIRES 2008 $135.00 $79.00
A gourmand, spicy wine. The age of the wines imparts great purity. Rich, ripe tannins.
41493 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE BASSENON 2006 $113.00 $74.00
Stephen Tanzer: Ruby-red. Highly perfumed bouquet of black raspberry, cherry-vanilla, potpourri and sandalwood. Sweet red and dark berry flavors are enlivened by tangy minerals, with slow-building tannins adding structure. Very fresh, with a long, juicy finish and excellent mineral cut. 92 points.
43363 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE BASSENON 2007 $122.00 $76.99
Stephen Tanzer. Bright ruby. Initially closed and brooding nose offers primary dark berry and cassis aromas, with a hint of cured meat. With air, spicier red berry fruit emerges, along with floral and mineral qualities. Pretty serious wine, with firm tannins building through the long, chewy finish. This will require some patience. 89-92/100
41443 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE BASSENON 2008 $107.00 $64.00
89/100 Deep red. Vibrant aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spice cake and black pepper. Very fresh, with an incisive, mineral-accented character and slow-mounting smokiness. Brisk, focused red and dark berry qualities linger on the finish, which repeats the peppery note.Tanzer
41456 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE BASSENON 2009 $115.00 $69.99
A charming, delicate wine with a fruity, floral nose. Silky mouthfeel, velvety tannins and a fresh finish provide appealing balance.
41494 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE LES TERRES SOMBRES 2006 $151.00 $99.00
Stephen Tanzer: Inky purple. Blackberry, cherry, dried flowers and graphite on the nose. Tightly focused raspberry, cassis and floral pastille flavors stain the palate, with dusty tannins providing support. Turns sweeter on the finish, which is fresh and impressively persistent. 91/100.
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41445 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE LES TERRES SOMBRES 2008 $143.00 $86.00
A complex nose evoking spice-laced ripe red fruits and tapenade. Ample and powerful on the palate, balanced by an attractive tannic frame that imparts great length. Delicate maturation notes.
41453 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE LES TERRES SOMBRES 2009 $145.00 $86.00
Stephen Tanzer: Glass-staining purple. A pungent, exotically perfumed bouquet displays blackberry, anise and smoky Indian spices, along with a building mineral overtone. Sappy, penetrating dark berry flavors are lifted by a lively mineral quality and pick up notes of bitter chocolate and vanilla with air. Firm and gripping on the finish, which leaves smoky spice and mineral notes behind; 70% new oak was used here. 91-93/100.
44347 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE LES TERRES SOMBRES 2010 $147.00 $99.00
43364 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE MADINIERE 2007 $130.00 $79.00
Stephen Tanzer. Bright ruby. High-pitched aromas of red berries, rose and pungent spices. Tighter than it showed last year, offering tangy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with soft tannins adding support. Turns slightly tart on the finish, with the red fruit and spice notes repeating. This will be ready to drink soon. 88/100
41444 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE MADINIERE 2008 $130.00 $69.00
Gourmand wine with aromas of jammy black fruits, subtle spice and a hint of liquorice. Smoothly elegant on the palate, with an attractive tannic frame.
43348 YVES CUILLERON COTE ROTIE MADINIERE 2010 $130.00 $74.99
41485 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOESPH LYSERAS 2007 $56.00 $29.99
Stephen Tanzer: Bright straw. Powerful scents of poached pear, floral honey, toasted nuts and licorice, plus a subtle undercurrent of minerals. Round and weighty, with densely packed pit fruit flavors and good mineral snap. Manages to be rich and lively at once, finishing with gentle grip and good persistence. This is drinking well right now. 89/100
43355 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOESPH LYSERAS 2008 $58.00 $37.00
Stephen Tanzer. 2008 Domaine Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Blanc Lyseras A 50/50 blend of marsanne and roussanne, raised in used barriques Green-gold. Pear, melon and white flowers on the lively nose. Deeper pit fruits on the palate, which is creamy in texture and a touch warm. Juicy but a bit loose-knit for this cuvee, with rather soft acidity. A bitter lemon zest note adds verve to the finish. 87/100
41497 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOESPH LYSERAS 2009 $54.00 $29.00
A flattering wine with an aromatic nose of yellow and white fruits and citrus notes. On the palate: gourmand fruit, silky texture and delightful freshness.
43361 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH L'AMARYBELLE 2007 $68.00 $44.00
Stephen Tanzer. Vivid purple. Expressive aromas of raspberry, blackberry, dried violet, cinnamon and anise. Really exotic today, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors and a dusting of Asian spices. Gains weight and deeper fruit character with air, finishing with lingering notes of mulberry and candied flowers. This is already delicious. 91/100
41449 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH L'AMARYBELLE 2008 $63.00 $38.00
A complex nose of ripe Syrah, with notes of red and black fruits, spice and leather. The mouthfeel is fleshy, and the wine’s tannic structure imparts texture and length.
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43369 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH L'AMARYBELLE 2010 $64.00 $39.00
41490 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES PIERRES SECHES 2006 $56.00 $34.99
Stephen Tanzer: Deep ruby. Vibrant strawberry and mineral scents are deepened by singed earth and tobacco, with a floral quality adding energy. Sharply focused red berry flavors are pleasingly bitter and precise. Turns spicier on the long, clinging finish. This conveys very good energy. 88/100.
43360 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES PIERRES SECHES 2007 $58.00 $37.00
Stephan Tanzer. Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, flowers, mocha and crushed stone. Tangy and slightly dry on entry, then fresh in the middle palate, with stony verve and tangy intensity to the red fruit flavors. Tight on the back end. Refreshing and precise but I'd have liked more heft. 87/100
41448 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES PIERRES SECHES 2008 $54.00 $29.00
A flattering, gourmand wine, with a nose that conjures a basket of lovely, ripe, just-picked red and black fruits. Rounded and tender on the palate, with well-integrated tannins imparting volume.
41419 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES PIERRES SECHES 2009 $50.00 $29.99
A flattering, gourmand wine, with a nose that conjures a basket of lovely, ripe, just-picked red and black fruits. Rounded and tender on the palate, with well-integrated tannins imparting volume.
43368 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES PIERRES SECHES 2010 $52.00 $36.99
90/100 Inky ruby. Black and blue fruits on the smoky, intensely perfumed nose and in the mouth. Shows a wild, meaty quality with air, as well as hints of cracked pepper and candied flowers. Closes on a gently tannic note, with very good energy and lingering spiciness. Tanzer
41492 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES SERINES 2006 $97.00 $64.99
Stephen Tanzer: Full ruby. Powerfully scented nose displays ripe red and dark berry qualities and subtle notes of smoked meat and flowers. Bright raspberry and cherry flavors show very good concentration and clarity, with fine tannins adding spine. Finishes sweet and long, with a strong echo of cherry. 90/100
43362 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES SERINES 2007 $104.00 $64.00
Stephen Tanzer. Inky ruby. Intriguingly complex scents of blackcurrant, cassis, smoked meat, minerals and licorice. Sweet cherry-cola and dark berry preserve flavors are a bit introverted but slowly unfurl, revealing tangy notes of minerals and candied violet. Sweeter on the lengthy finish, with the smoke and mineral notes repeating. This wine was raised in 70% new oak. 90-93/100
41450 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES SERINES 2008 $92.00 $54.00
A complex, well-structured wine with typical Syrah aromas of red and black fruits, spice, violets, and delicate oak. Ample and powerful on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and length imparted by its great terroir purity.
41457 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES SERINES 2009 $88.00 $59.99
93/100 Dark purple. Dark berry liqueur, cola and vanilla bean on the intensely perfumed nose and palate. Plush, seamless, palate-staining blackberry and blackcurrant flavors pick up a sexy floral pastille quality with air. Shows impressive vivacity for such a rich wine and finishes with excellent clarity and persistent sweetness. Tanzer
43345 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH LES SERINES 2010 $92.00 $60.00
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41486 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH SAINT-PIERRE BLANC 2007 $74.00 $44.00
Stephen Tanzer: Yellow-gold. Deep, rich and smoky, displaying scents of marzipan, tangerine, yellow plum and brown spices. Shapely pit fruit and citrus flavors are brightened by dusty minerals and white pepper, with a sweet butter quality on the back. As rich as this wine is, there's no excess fat, and the finish is bright, energetic and impressively long. This saw 30% new oak. 91/100.
43356 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH SAINT-PIERRE BLANC 2008 $78.00 $49.00
Stephen Tanzer.100% roussanne raised in barriques, one-third new Bright gold. Citrus, minerals and brown spices on the nose. Penetrating lemon and lime flavors gain a fleshiness in the middle palate and take on a deeper pit fruit quality with no loss of vivacity. Offers very good focused citrus fruit and mineral notes on the long, sappy, spicy finish. I'd give this racy wine another year to unwind but there'd be no crime in drinking it now. 91/100
41498 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-JOSEPH SAINT-PIERRE BLANC 2009 $74.00 $39.99
A flattering, gourmand wine, with a nose that conjures a basket of lovely, ripe, just-picked red and black fruits. Rounded and tender on the palate, with well-integrated tannins imparting volume.
41483 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-PERAY LES CERFS 2007 $65.00 $39.00
Stephen Tanzer: Light, bright straw. Dried peach and mirabelle aromas are complicated by marzipan, dried flowers and pungent herbs. Wild stuff, offering deep pit fruit and citrus pith flavors and gentle mineral tanginess. Manages to be both pliant and nervy, with excellent finishing cut and cling. Couldn't be more different from the Potiers. 90/100.
43353 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-PERAY LES CERFS 2008 $67.00 $39.00
Stephen Tanzer. 100% marsanne grown on granite; no new oak. Light, bright gold. Racier and more mineral-driven than Les Potiers, with aromas and flavors of fresh citrus fruits and white flowers. This precise wine finishes stony and long, with excellent cut. I could see this working with fresh shellfish, which is atypical for marsanne. 90/100
41479 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-PERAY LES CERFS 2009 $62.00 $38.00
A complex, powerful wine with aromas of flowers and dry fruits. Ample and balanced on the palate, with appealing richness.
41484 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-PERAY LES POTIERS 2007 $55.00 $34.99
Stephen Tanzer: Pale yellow. Dusty minerals and lime on the nose, with a strong lashing of baking spices. Light and precise on the palate, displaying nervy lime and pink grapefruit flavors and a bitter quinine note. A strikingly pure wine with admirable finishing minerality, cut and grip. This would work beautifully with raw oysters. 89/100
43354 YVES CUILLERON SAINT-PERAY LES POTIERS 2008 $57.00 $36.00
Stephen Tanzer. 100% marsanne, planted on clay and raised in used barriques Yellow-gold. Fresh citrus and orchard fruit scents are complemented by notes of talc and quinine. Refreshingly brisk and a touch bitter, with lemon and apple flavors and a late note of smoky herbs. Becomes richer and more honeyed on the finish, leaving dusty mineral notes behind. 89/100
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine Pierre Gaillard
This astute and sturdy artisan is one of the northern Rhône’s most capable winemakers. Initially assembling his skills at Guigal and Vidal-Fleury, Pierre Gaillard took the leap of faith in 1981 with his first land purchase in Saint- Joseph, expanding his empire in time into Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu. Gaillard produces exciting wines, lush and concentrated, with an innate freshness that sets them apart. His hallmark is an unerring ability to choose the best, most compatible parcels and combine them into a wonderfully harmonious blend. Relentless work on often unforgiving slopes and a delicate touch in the cellar produce an end result that radiates precision and purity.
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46822 PIERRE GAILLARD CLOS DE CUMINAILLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2006 $61.00 $39.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90-93/100: "Inky purple. Sexy perfume of blackberry, cassis, olive and baking spices. Very fresh and focused on the palate, with deep dark fruit flavors and late mineral snap. This combines full ripeness with striking vivacity, perhaps due to the "north and south winds" that Gaillard says constantly buffet this area, maintaining sound acidity."
46802 PIERRE GAILLARD CLOS DE CUMINAILLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2007 $65.00 $39.00
The first hillside of Clos de Cuminaille was cleared and planted in 1981. With its fine granite sandy slopes offering good drainage, this estate currently offers an exceptional environment allowing the Syrah grape variety to fully express itself.
46811 PIERRE GAILLARD CLOS DE CUMINAILLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2008 $61.00 $36.00
Intense nose of vanilla and blackcurrants; the cassis-like fruit spills over the palate in a juicy wash of inordinate pleasure. Velvety with firm gamey notes, and a prolonged finish. Supremo.
46844 PIERRE GAILLARD CLOS DE CUMINAILLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2009 $58.00 $44.00
Clos de Cuminaille was the first vineyard that Pierre purchased in 1981. It is a 3ha vineyard with an east facing slope. The grapes are hand harvested, aging is for 18 months in oak, 40% new oak. Being the first vineyard Pierre acquired and where the whole operation started, he has opted to keep this as a single vineyard wine. It’s a very powerful wine, strong, great fruit and length.
46817 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2006 $93.00 $58.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Yellow-gold. Spicy yellow fruits and honeysuckle on the nose, with an exotic passion fruit quality emerging with air. Tangy and pleasantly bitter, with citrus pith and tropical fruit flavors striking a seductive balance. Really stains the palate and finishes with impressive energy and cut."
46826 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2007 $97.00 $67.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "A very ripe, flashy style, with soft, creamy-textured peach, apricot and ginger notes that move languidly through the big, broad finish."
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46835 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2008 $95.00 $64.00
A pure and stylish wine offering real Viognier character with fruit and floral notes as well as hints of oak, brioche, white pepper and vanilla on the nose. It's an elegant and subtle blend from this top producer.
46841 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2009 $91.00 $55.00
If the permanent tan and ambitious architectural extensions at the winery betray success, in the case of Pierre Gaillard, it is most certainly success that has been well earned. From five separate parcels, with varying degrees of poor sandy soils, he has fashioned a rich and unctuous Condrieu. Ripe, but floral, rich but structured, this is an archetype. Despite the lofty location of some of these vines, the 2009 comes from the viscous, perhaps one should say decadent, end of the spectrum. This may be a result of the extended oak fermentation, or the repeated stirring of the lees, which adds shape and weight. Whatever the secret may be, the result is always terrific, and invariably one of our most popular Condrieus. Peach and apricot bask in a luxuriant honied richness, yet all is firm of structure and resplendent of purpose' - Simon Field MW.
46848 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2010 $81.00 $59.00
Robert Parker, 91/100: "Gaillard also produces a small quantity of Condrieu. His beautiful 2010 offers up notes of honeysuckle, lychee nuts and tropical fruits in a medium to full-bodied format. Impressive purity, good acidity and a long finish suggest it will drink well for 1-2 years."
46857 PIERRE GAILLARD CONDRIEU 2011 $84.00 $54.00
Stephan Tanzer, 91/100: "Pale yellow. Highly perfumed aromas and flavors of candied orchard and citrus fruits, with floral and spice flourishes and a hint of smoky minerals. Suave and rich without excess fat. Sappy and precise, with impressive finishing cut and length."
46834 PIERRE GAILLARD CORNAS 2007 $95.00 $59.00
Cornas tends to be a wine for the traditionalists, and while Pierre is undoubtedly a man of our times, the hallmarks of the ‘roasted slopes’ are here in all their glory. A maelstrom of seething dark fruits is assuaged by smoked meaty/gamey characters, the structure solid, yet the trademark Gaillard finesse ever-present.
46829 PIERRE GAILLARD CORNAS 2008 $89.00 $54.00
Pierre’s new project with Stéphane Robert from Domaine du Tunnel exploits excellent terroir at the St Péray end of the appellation. Initial aroma is sage and generally herbal. Oaky sweetness and fresh red fruit and a fine grip with a minerally freshness and long finish' - Julia Harding MW, Drink 2011-2015.
46846 PIERRE GAILLARD CORNAS 2009 $89.00 $52.00
The Cornas AOC is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône, and this 100% Syrah was harvested from 70-year-old vines on a tiny, one-hectare vineyard. Glorious, vanillin-tinged nose and a superbly ripe, balanced palate. Highly recommended.
46836 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE DU RHONE WHITE 2008 $49.00 $29.00
100% Viognier from vines planted on fine granite-laden sandy hillsides, facing east, contrary to the parcels of Condrieu. This cooler exposition allows the berries of Viognier to develop good acidity, joined by richness and maturity brought about by the limited yield. Pierre’s limited use of new oak (a mere 10 %) allows the Viognier to fully express its finesse and freshness.
46804 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2004 $95.00 $69.00
Robert Parker, 87/100: "The 2004 Cote Rotie suggests an international style, with plenty of new oak and sweet black raspberry and cherry fruit intermixed with smoke and pain grille, but the high acid combined with moderate tannins gives the wine a shorter finish than ideal. Nevertheless, the purity, good attack, and mid-palate make for an attractive wine to drink."
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46814 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2005 $99.00 $64.00
Wine Spectator, 92/100: "Still a touch tight, but a solid core of coffee, bittersweet cocoa, fig cake and tobacco bodes well for cellaring. The ripe, well-embedded tannins carry the concentrated finish."
46824 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2006 $107.00 $75.00
Pierre Gaillard planted Chardonnay vines in the family garden at age twelve, went on to study oenology at Montpelier, worked at Guigal and Vidal Fleury, saved his money and bought his frst parcel of land in the Saint-Joseph AC. He has since expanded, and now owns 16 hectares of vineyards in the Saint-Joseph and Côte Rôtie appellations. The wine has an intoxicating, sensual, fragrant bouquet with white pepper and rich foral notes. The silky, rather plump palate is beautifully focused, the ripe fruit favours enhanced by smooth tannins and an elegant fnish.
46813 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2007 $110.00 $69.00
Pierre Gaillard is one of the most respected vignerons in the Northern Rhône. Before establishing his own domaine in the mid-eighties, he worked with Etienne Guigal, a legendary figure in the Côte-Rotie. The 2007 is a classic blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier. It is an intensely aromatic wine, with hints of rose, violet, cherry and a touch of pepper. The refined, medium-weighted palate has plump cherry flavours, with some savoury, supple tannins providing textural balance and grip. It finishes on a smooth and elegant note.
46840 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2008 $102.00 $63.00
In 2008 he did not make a Rose Pourpre, so the best fruit, mostly from the commune of Les Roziers, have all been added to the blend. Plenty of sweet spice – vanilla and nutmeg over sweet dark cherry. Even a touch of coconut. Rich and juicy and remarkably fluid. So open. Fresh and lingering. Delicious in this lighter style though there’s some fine bright fruit in the middle' - Julia Harding MW. Drink 2011- 2016.
46847 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2009 $99.00 $74.00
Pierre has a total of 5 hectares of vineyard used in the production of his Cote Rotie. 50% of it is from Cote Blonde and 50% from Cote Brune. He uses 90% Syrah and 10% Viogner in the blend. The Viognier gives the wine a wonderful lift on the nose and freshness on the palate. Pierre’s Cote Rotie age very well – 10-15 years with ease – particularly from a vintage like this.
46855 PIERRE GAILLARD COTE ROTIE 2010 $102.00 $74.00
Stephen Tanzer, 91/100: "Inky ruby. Deep, smoky aromas of red fruit liqueur, Indian spices and incense, with a bright mineral topnote. Lush, creamy red and dark berry flavors show good freshness, with a lively mineral spine adding focus. Very deep but shows good energy, with appealing finishing sweetness and juicy persistence."
46830 PIERRE GAILLARD DOMAINE MADELOC BANYULOS 2006 $54.00 $36.00
Domaine Madeloc, in Banyuls, was originally owned by Robert Pagès. After his tragic death in a car accident, his daughter took over, and in 2002 Pierre Gaillard purchased the estate. Banyuls is famous mainly for its sweet fortifed wines, but this is a red, produced principally from Grenache. It is a deep, full-bodied wine exuding flavours of prune, cherry and spice.
46831 PIERRE GAILLARD DOMAINE MADELOC COLLIOURE 2006 $59.00 $39.00
The village of Collioure is located close to the Spanish border in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The climate and wines are much influenced by its proximity to the Mediterranean. Magenca is a cuvée of hand harvested Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah & Carignan, barrel fermented and matured for 15 months. The bouquet is full of black cherry, wild herbs and spice; the mouthflling palate has well weighted fruit flavours enveloped in a slick coat and supported by dusty tannins.
46803 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2004 $74.00 $54.00
A very modern French winery, with a barrel room that would shame some of the old Gallic players. Modern style red, too with robust fruit, chewy savoury notes, firm tannins and a good bouncy finish.
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46823 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2006 $79.00 $56.00
Stephen Tanzer, 87/100: "Deep ruby. Sexy, oak-spiced blackberry and boysenberry aromas are complicated by cured meat and fresh violet. Sweet dark berry liqueur flavors are seductively pliant, picking up Asian spices and vanilla on the close. There's a boatload of sweet fruit here, as well as some potent oak character. This is a blend of Cote Belley and Gaby."
46833 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2007 $85.00 $56.00
Stephen Tanzer, 87/100: "Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of raspberry, flowers, mocha and crushed stone. Tangy and slightly dry on entry, then fresh in the middle palate, with stony verve and tangy intensity to the red fruit flavors. Tight on the back end. Refreshing and precise but I'd have liked more heft."
46828 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2008 $78.00 $49.00
A very modern French winery, with a barrel room that would shame some of the old Gallic players. Modern style red, too with robust fruit, chewy savoury notes, firm tannins and a good bouncy finish.
46845 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2009 $80.00 $64.00
Les Pierres is made with fruit from three different vineyard sites – Clos de Cuminaille, Cote Belley and Limony. A selection is made of grapes from the exposed hillside parts of each vineyard site, hand harvested and then aged for 18 months in new oak. The use of new oak here is because Pierre feels that the drainage and exposure from the vineyard sites produces fruit that expresses itself best when aged in new oak. By comparison to the previous two Saint Joseph, Les Pierre has a wonderful palate; the fruit is fantastic, but the fragrance not as dominant.
46853 PIERRE GAILLARD LES PIERRES SAINT-JOSEPH 2010 $82.00 $64.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "Dark purple. Powerful aromas of black and blue fruit liqueur, licorice, espresso and violet, with a hint of black pepper adding spiciness. Broad, palate-coating blackberry and boysenberry flavors are lifted and brightened by tangy acidity. Fine-grained tannins come on late and add grip to the sweet, smoky, very long finish."
46825 PIERRE GAILLARD ROSE POURPRE COTE ROTIE 2006 $153.00 $99.00
Robert Parker, 93/100: "This delivers a muscular beam of mulled black currant fruit and fig paste notes laid over supersupple tannins, with black tea, espresso, spice and charred applewood notes filling out the long, dense finish. Impressive. Best from 2010 through 2020."
46839 PIERRE GAILLARD ROSE POURPRE COTE ROTIE 2007 $170.00 $110.00
A very special Cote Rotie, Rose Pourpre comes from a 0.8 hectare single vineyard that is located in an amphitheater with many stone walls that retain the heat from the sun. The result is wonderfully ripe Syrah that expresses the distinct characters of the Cote Rozier. There’s no Viognier used in the production, the fruit itself is so ripe, fruity and lifted, Pierre prefers to keep it a pure expression.
46851 PIERRE GAILLARD ROSE POURPRE COTE ROTIE 2009 $190.00 $120.00
A very special Côte Rôtie, Rose Pourpre comes from a 0.8 hectare single vineyard that is located in an amphitheater with many stone walls that retain the heat from the sun. The result is wonderfully ripe Syrah that expresses the distinct characters of the Côte Rozier. There’s no Viognier used in the production, the fruit itself is so ripe, fruity and lifted, Pierre prefers to keep it a pure expression.
46821 PIERRE GAILLARD SAINT-JOSEPH 2006 $48.00 $34.00
Stephen Tanzer, 87/100: "Sweet dark berry liqueur flavors are seductively pliant, picking up Asian spices and vanilla on the close. There's a boatload of sweet fruit here, as well as some potent oak character."
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46832 PIERRE GAILLARD SAINT-JOSEPH 2007 $49.00 $34.00
From the north of the appellation, this Saint-Joseph is a blend of wines from vines situated on slopes facing east and southeast. Most of the grapes come from the estate.
46843 PIERRE GAILLARD SAINT-JOSEPH 2009 $45.00 $29.99
Interestingly when we tried this with Pierre, he presented his daughters wine – under the label Jeanne Gaillard, Saint Joseph, also 2009 for us to try as well. Jeanne’s wine was very delicate, fragrant and with a silky yet strong finish. Pierre’s wine by comparison was more robust, a strong powerful Syrah. The grapes for this wine come off Pierre’s 7 hectare vineyard in the North of the appellation, they are hand harvested, aged in oak for 18 months – 15-20% of which is new oak.
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Domaine E. Guigal
Located in Ampuis in the northern Rhône, Guigal are one of the region’s top producers. They boast a wide range of wines, from the generic and dependable Côtes-du-Rhône to the dazzling Côte-Rôtie, with many smart expressions in between. They are proponents of the organic persuasion, with a steady focus on low yields, an abiding love of old vines and a propensity for pushing out the harvest dates. The Guigal Côte-Rôtie wines are always highly sought after and often difficult to procure, none more so than the 2009s, which managed to score themselves a clean 100 points out of 100.
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44978 DOMAINE E GUIGAL COTE ROTIE CHATEAU D'AMPUIS 2005 $262.00 $223.00
Robert Parker, 94-96/100: "If the 2006 represents a 1991-ish feminine offering, the 2005 Cote Rotie Chateau d’Ampuis is a macho, masculine-styled effort. Dense, concentrated, and powerful, with gamy black currant, spice box, bacon fat, and herb notes, this chewy, tannic, enormously promising requires 3-4 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following two decades or more."
44994 DOMAINE E GUIGAL COTE ROTIE LA LANDONNE 2006 $599.00 $490.00
Robert Parker, 97/100: "The most intense and opaque purple-colored effort is the 2006 La Landonne. More primordial than either the La Mouline or La Turque, it exhibits notes of asphalt, blackberries, charcoal, truffles, roasted meats and creme de cassis. Full-bodied as well as extraordinarily pure and rich, it is approachable, but will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and last 30-40 years."
44987 DOMAINE E GUIGAL CÔTE RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 2008 $540.00 $399.00
Robert Parker, 90/100: "Vinified with 100% stems, the 2008 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a somewhat unusual aroma of roasted nuts, but with airing, scents of coffee, rustic saddle leather, pepper, smoked meats and spice begin to emerge. Medium-bodied and lighter than normal, but still impressive, it should be consumed over the next 12 years."
44991 DOMAINE E GUIGAL COTE ROTIE LA MOULINE 2006 $599.00 $492.00
Robert Parker, 94/100: "The 2006 Cote Rotie La Mouline displays fragrant aromas of forest floor, bacon fat, spring flowers, cassis and black raspberries. Always the sexiest, most supple and elegant of the three single vineyard Cote Roties, the 2006 is no exception. Full-bodied, dense and delicious, it should continue to drink well for 10-15 years."
44988 DOMAINE E GUIGAL COTE ROTIE LA MOULINE 2008 $540.00 $399.00
Robert Parker, 89/100: "As are most of the top Guigal wines, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered. I retasted the 2008 Cote Rotie La Mouline and it clearly is the least impressive example of this cuvee I have tasted in my thirty years of visiting Guigal. Nevertheless, as the score indicates, it is excellent. While more angular, narrowly constructed and shorter than the great vintages, it is ripe, reveals no vegetal characteristics, and still has a residue of the ethereal La Mouline perfume of spring flowers, black raspberries and a touch of bacon fat. Drink it over the next 5-7 years."
44993 DOMAINE E GUIGAL COTE ROTIE LA TURQUE 2006 $599.00 $492.00
Robert Parker, 94/100: "The 2006 Cote Rotie La Turque’s dark purple/plum hue is similar to La Mouline’s, but with slightly more opaqueness. A denser, but seemingly less complex style of wine, it offers notes of animal fat, creme de cassis, charcoal and new saddle leather in its full-bodied, ripe, rich personality. This 2006 will benefit from 2-4 more years of bottle age and drink well for 25-30 years thereafter."
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44996 DOMAINE E GUIGAL EX VOTO HERMITAGE ROUGE 2005 $599.00 $511.00
Robert Parker, 95+/100: "The opaque purple-colored 2006 Hermitage Ex-Voto reveals notes of black fruits, graphite, ink and acacia flowers along with fabulous intensity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, good acidity and high, but sweet tannins that caress the palate. Despite having spent 42 months in barrel, it remains a youthful wine that should age effortlessly for 30+ years."
44989 DOMAINE E GUIGAL EX VOTO HERMITAGE ROUGE 2006 $599.00 $490.00
Robert Parker, 95+/100: "The opaque purple-colored 2006 Hermitage Ex-Voto reveals notes of black fruits, graphite, ink and acacia flowers along with fabulous intensity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, good acidity and high, but sweet tannins that caress the palate. Despite having spent 42 months in barrel, it remains a youthful wine that should age effortlessly for 30+ years."
44986 DOMAINE E GUIGAL LA TURQUE 2008 $540.00 $399.00
Stephen Tanzer, 94/100: "Glass-staining ruby. Sexy, floral- and spice-accented aromas of candied cherry, black raspberry and cola, with a subtle suggestion of vanilla in the background. Offers an array of lively red and dark fruit and floral pastille flavors that gain flesh and weight with aeration. Closer in style to the Mouline than the Landonne this year. Closes spicy and extremely long, with suave tannins and lingering sweetness."
44995 DOMAINE E GUIGAL ST JOSEPH VIGNES DE L'HOSPICE 2007 $168.00 $143.00
Robert Parker, 93/100: "More fruit-driven with a fatter, less delineated style in addition to enormous mass and richness, the 2007 St.-Joseph Vignes de l’Hospice exhibits notes of licorice, powdered stone, black currants, blackberries and hints of roasted meat, pepper and earth. This sensational St.- Joseph can be enjoyed over the next 8-10 years."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Jaboulet
Long one of the Rhône’s most recognisable brands, replete with well tended vineyards, careful vinification and diligent aging practices (right down to employing their own cooper, who makes and maintains their stock of barrels). While there is an indelible Jaboulet character to all of the wines, the key to them - whether you're looking at the rustic Cotes du Ventoux, the lusciously rich Beaumes de Venise dessert wines or the brooding, earthy flavours of the other reds - is that they are an accurate and authentic reflection of where they're grown. There has been much change at Paul Jaboulet Aîné in recent times, all of it for the better, with the Frey family, of Bordeaux’ Château La Lagune and Champagne’s Billecart-Salmon, taking over the reins. The change in ownership has introduced a welcome shot in the arm, one that has enabled a perhaps tiring Jaboulet to regain significant ground and capture once again
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45379 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE TERRE FERME 2010 $120.00 $71.00
Robert Parker, 94/100: "From the biodynamically farmed Domaine de Terre Ferme, the 2010 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits lots of Mediterranean sea breeze/seaweed, kirsch, fig, black currant and cherry notes in its complex, heady, succulent personality. With good acidity and ripe tannin, this 80% Grenache/20% Mourvedre blend is the finest offering from Domaine de Terre Ferme in over two decades. It should drink well for 15+ years."
45390 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CORNAS LES GRANDES TERRASSES 2005 $89.00 $46.00
Wine Spectator, 89/100: "Polished for a Cornas, with dark fig, cocoa, roasted vanilla and coffee notes that glide along well-rounded tannins. Has a fleshy, smoky finish. Drink now through 2015."
45416 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CORNAS SAINT-PIERRE 2007 $151.00 $78.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "Deep ruby. Penetrating black and blue fruit scents are complicated by notes of olive and violet. Very syrah on the nose and palate, offering deep dark berry liqueur flavors and a sexy violet pastille quality. A peppery note adds verve to the impressively long finish."
45385 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CORNAS SAINT-PIERRE 2010 $150.00 $87.00
Robert Parker, 92/100: "Dark purple. Fresh dark berry and cherry-cola aromas and flavors are complicated by notes of Asian spices and licorice. Bright and racy on entry, then fleshier and richer in the mid-palate, with a smoky note emerging with aeration. Silky, harmonious tannins frame the long, sweet, incisive finish. Quite elegant, even polished, with plenty of surprisingly immediate appeal."
45391 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE COTE ROTIE LES JUMELLES 2005 $105.00 $68.00
Robert Parker, 89/100: "The 2005 Cote Rotie Les Jumelles exhibited bacon fat, tapenade, and a smoky Syrah character, medium body, elegance, and good purity and richness. It is hardly profound, but it is a very good effort and significantly better than most of the Cote Rotie Les Jumelles offerings over the last decade."
45411 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE COTE ROTIE LES JUMELLES 2007 $144.00 $90.00
Ground pepper, black olive, sweet cherry, and cassis aromas are followed by a medium-bodied, elegant, pure wine with little weight or richness.
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45339 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE COTE ROTIE PIERRELLES 2009 $149.00 $95.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Vivid purple. Black raspberry, potpourri and bitter chocolate on the smoky, mineral-driven nose. Lush and creamy on entry, offering dense dark fruit flavors and a note of candied violet. Aeration brings out livelier red fruit and a touch of spice cake. Shuts down on the finish, which features notes of licorice pastille and bitter cherry pit. This new property for Jaboulet is located in Tupin-et-Semons."
45353 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE COTE ROTIE PIERRELLES 2010 $155.00 $100.00
Robert Parker, 89-91/100: "More laid back, restrained, reticent and austere with a more angular mouthfeel, the 2010 Cote Rotie Domaine des Pierrelles exhibits a healthy dense ruby/purple color, copious amounts of sweet raspberry fruit, hints of herbs, smoke and bacon fat, and medium body. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024."
45389 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE ROURE 2005 $83.00 $59.00
Stephan Tanzer, 91/100: "Bright ruby. Utterly compelling, Burgundian bouquet of fresh red berries, minerals, flowers and musky underbrush. Impressively fresh red fruit flavors convey a compelling sweetness. Finishes with bright mineral lift and terrific length."
45415 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE ROURE 2007 $110.00 $68.00
Stephen Tanzer, 93/100: "Inky ruby. Intensely floral bouquet of red and dark berry preserves, smoky minerals, violet oil and licorice. Brighter on the palate, displaying sweet black raspberry and kirsch flavors and a late note of bitter chocolate. More powerful than the Thalabert but also finer, finishing with impressive clarity and minerality."
45372 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE ROURE 2009 $89.00 $58.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "Inky purple. Black raspberry, potpourri and bitter chocolate on the nose, which picks up smoke and mineral nuances with air. Firm and unyielding on entry, then nervy and exotically spiced in the mid-palate, with impressive energy to the black raspberry, cherry pit and fruitcake flavours. Plenty of acidity and tannins here, but they're buffered by the wine's dense fruit. Expands impressively on the back half, finishing with chewy tannins and superb, spicy persistence."
45417 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE ROURE 2010 $89.00 $61.00
Stephan Tanzer93/100: "Inky ruby. An intense bouquet displays dark berry and cherry liqueur scents accented by smoky minerals, licorice and fresh flowers. Deep and sweet but sharply focused, offering pure red and dark berry flavors and a touch of spicecake. Picks up a floral pastille note and gains brightness with air. Finishes sweet and very long, with a lingering floral note and gentle tannic grip."
45388 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE THALABERT 2005 $68.00 $44.00
Stephan Tanzer, 90/100: "Deep ruby. Powerful dark berry and oak spice aromas are complicated by olive and cured tobacco. Very syrah, with sweet, focused cassis and cherry preserve flavors, chewy tannins and a long, peppery finish. Gains weight with air and also becomes sweeter, without loss of clarity."
45414 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE CROZES HERMITAGE THALABERT 2007 $82.00 $50.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "High-pitched aromas of raspberry, licorice, pepper and minerals, plus a whiff of smoked meat. Sappy, racy and focused, with sharply delineated flavors of cherry and blackberry. Comes across as reserved today owing to an impression of bright acidity. Youthfully tight wine, finishing with very good purity and energy and a whiplash of dark berry flavor."
45382 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 2004 $403.00 $141.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "Intense spice and floral notes lift the deep cassis, dark cherry and cured tobacco aromas. Wild, gamey and sweet, with deep flavors of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, bitter licorice root and espresso framed by strong tannins."
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45393 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 2005 $403.00 $232.00
Stephen Tanzer, 92/100: "Inky purple. Spicy dark berry and violet aromas build and expand with air, picking up suave mineral and sassafras character. Fleshy dark berry preserve flavors are complemented by zesty graphite and succulent herbs, finishing with superb depth and sweetness. Great material here, and I'll bet that this will please drinkers not long after its release, unlike most wines from this vintage."
45413 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 2007 $375.00 $232.00
Stephen Tanzer, 94/100: "Captivating aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry, pepper, spices, cocoa powder and smoky minerality. Then intense and penetrating in the mouth, with brilliantly fresh dark berry and kirsch flavors lifted by notes of cinnamon and star anise. Finishes pungent and impressively long, with a palate-saturating whiplash of dark berry and spice flavors."
45392 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA PETITE CHAPELLE 2005 $179.00 $103.00
Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Sleek, with a pure, racy beam of raspberry and mixed red and black cherry fruit, stitched together with hints of mineral, grilled herb and a dash of sweet spice. Has a fresh, racy finish."
45412 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA PETITE CHAPELLE 2007 $169.00 $106.00
Jancis Robinson, 16.5/20: "Vibrant crimson. Sweet and full but without quite the majesty of the 2008 with its superior ingredients. Very flattering and really quite rich."
45354 DOMAINE PAUL JABOULET AINE HERMITAGE LA PETITE CHAPELLE 2010 $179.00 $96.00
Stephan Tanzer, 93/100: "Opaque ruby. Heady aromas of black and blue fruits, Indian spices and candied flowers. Stains the palate with intense cassis and blueberry flavors, picking suave floral and spice nuances with air. Shows excellent clarity and energy on the finish, which features smoothly integrated tannins and a seductive floral quality."
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Les Vins de Vienne
Les Vins de Vienne is a highly successful négociant operation launched back in 1996 by a trio of Gallic winemaking superstars, Pierre Gaillard, François Villard and Yves Cuilleron. Originally devised as a project to rejuvenate the vineyards surrounding Vienne, the premise was expanded to encompass the key appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, Crozes- Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Peray, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. The wines of Les Vins de Vienne harness the combined skills of these three talented winemakers, accessing the finest fruit available to produce an outstanding range that extols the best attributes of both northern and southern Rhône vineyards.
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41338 LES VINS DE VIENNE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE LES OTELIES 2007 $124.00 $76.00
Summer in Provence can hit 40 degrees. the torrid peaks translating into 'Les Oteliées' in the local dialect. Mostly Grenache, the emphasis is on the incredibly concentrated fruit, while sturdy, earthy tannins keep it sound and seamless. Makes other Châteauneuf seem primitive and miserly.
41320 LES VINS DE VIENNE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE LES OTELIES 2008 $104.00 $64.00
Wine Spectator, 93/100: "Very inviting, with dark, crushed currant and blackberry fruit mixed with lavender, iron, bittersweet cocoa, melted licorice and iron notes. The long finish is packed with dark, gutsy fruit, but stays racy at the same time. Best from 2009 through 2019."
41352 LES VINS DE VIENNE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE LES OTELIES 2009 $100.00 $59.99
Combines a renowned southern Rhône appellation with the legendary 2009 vintage and a trio of superstar winemakers (Yves Cuilleron, Pierre Gaillard, François Villard). It’s the perfect storm, really. A juicy and focused blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre nuanced with grace notes of spice and smoke.
41326 LES VINS DE VIENNE CONDRIEU AOC 2007 $105.00 $74.00
'Yves Cuilleron and François Villard are my Condrieu heroes,' says Jancis Robinson, and they have assembled a gem from this wondrous vintage. Exciting, almost esoteric, lush apricot/cream/peach flavours are brushed with blossom, the palate a long ride of pure pleasure.
41281 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2003 $99.00 $56.00
Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: "Deep ruby. Ripe and expressive on the nose, the blackberry and cassis scents accented by earthy tobacco and espresso. Thick in texture, with rich cherry and plum flavors and notes of candied violet and mocha. The warm, roasted finish features dark berries and solid tannins."
41284 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2005 $99.00 $61.00
Robert Parker, 87-88/100: "The 2005 Les Barcillants is a fuller style, deeper ruby/purple than the 2004 with moderate tannin, decent acidity, but more complexity and depth. It should drink well for 7-8 years."
41319 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2006 $99.00 $68.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "A fresh, bright, modern Cornas, with ripe, clean raspberry and black cherry fruit that races along, with hints of mineral, olive and violet in the background."
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41333 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2007 $99.00 $66.00
They only made a few hundred cases of this distinctive Cornas, so we’re indeed fortunate to have a little to offer. Classic Cornas smoked meats/game characters, with tobacco nuances, black olive savouriness, grilled herbs and oodles of oozingly rich raspberry and cherry fruit flooding the palate.
41204 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2008 $99.00 $56.00
August wine this, old-fashioned, gamey and stout. That burnt earth character comes through perfectly amid the thickly flavoured palate, all brooding fruits and plumbless depths. Rustic, powerful.
41350 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2009 $99.00 $69.00
Wine Spectator, 93/100: "Offers a great combination of modern-style Black Mission fig, plum sauce and steeped blackberry fruit with old-school charcoal, maduro tobacco and bay leaf notes, all backed by a briar and sweet tapenade-filled finish. Best from 2012 through 2023." - JM
41202 LES VINS DE VIENNE CORNAS LES BARCILLANTS 2010 $115.00 $69.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Inky ruby. Sexy aromas of dark fruit compote and vanilla, with complicating notes of smoked meat, olive and floral oil. Creamy, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors show very good depth and pick up spiciness with air. Dusty tannins come on late and give grip to a spicy, focused finish that repeats the smoky note."
41277 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2004 $107.00 $78.00
Wine Spectator, 89/100: "Bright, with slightly crisp acidity. Yet carries the red cherry and currant fruit elegantly, with hints of mineral, licorice and coffee on the finish. Drink now through 2013."
41321 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2006 $135.00 $89.00
Wine Spectator, 93/100: "A very juicy, modern style, with sweet spice, raspberry and graphite notes on top of sweet tobacco, iron and macerated olive hints, which keep this grounded in its appellation. Best from 2009 through 2017."
41332 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2007 $138.00 $69.00
Definitely dense, with dank undergrowth notes, lashings of sweet liquorice and touches of tar, yet there is an undeniable fruit sweetness pushing through which will just pull ahead given some time. 18 months in new oak means it’s tightly knitted at this stage though still very impressive.
41034 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2008 $115.00 $64.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Shows the lightly crisp edge of the vintage, but there’s ample weight to the black cherry, pomegranate and raspberry fruit, laced with sweet tobacco, iron and black tea notes. Stays a touch crisp on the finish, but a lingering white pepper hint adds length."
41349 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2009 $109.00 $74.00
100% Syrah, Essartailles refers to a local vine-growing technique. Growers traditionally cover the vine root-stock with soil to protect the vegetation from winter frost. In the springtime, Essartailles entails restoring the earth to the vineyard row, thereby allowing for the gentle tilling of the parcel.
41274 LES VINS DE VIENNE COTE ROTIE LES ESSARTAILLES 2010 $113.00 $74.00
Stephen Tanzer, 91/100: "Bright ruby. Sexy aromas of raspberry preserves, Asian spices and incense, with hints of olive and violet. Sappy, broad and energetic, with deep red fruit and floral pastille flavors that pick up smoke and mineral nuances with air. Finishes with noteworthy clarity and spicy thrust, leaving a floral note behind."
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41323 LES VINS DE VIENNE GIGONDAS LES PIMPIGNOLES 2006 $80.00 $44.00
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mouvèdre from the excellent 2006 vintage, sourced from selected vineyards by Les Vins de Vienne. Like the other wines from Vienne vineyards, this is a very well- crafted Gigondas. It has a rich, intense colour matched by a complex nose with cassis and floral notes. The full bodied, persistent palate is well integrated and controlled, boding well for futre development.
41335 LES VINS DE VIENNE GIGONDAS LES PIMPIGNOLES 2008 $73.00 $39.00
It has a rich, intense colour matched by a complex nose with cassis and floral notes. The full bodied, persistent palate is well integrated and controlled, boding well for futre development.
41353 LES VINS DE VIENNE GIGONDAS LES PIMPIGNOLES 2010 $61.00 $49.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Deep ruby. Sexy black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by suggestions of Asian spices and lavender. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering sweet blueberry and cherry flavors and showing supple texture. Tannins come on late and add shape to a long, spicy finish. The 2011 bottling of this wine was too reduced for me to judge fairly so I'll check it next year from bottle."
41270 LES VINS DE VIENNE HELUICUM 2005 $63.00 $39.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Pure and enticing, with crushed raspberry fruit and lingonberry jam notes backed by licorice and graphite. The long, juicy finish lets a mineral note chime in. Syrah. Drink now through 2012."
41314 LES VINS DE VIENNE HELUICUM 2006 $65.00 $45.00
This is 100% Syrah from the hillside vineyards of the Rhone Valley.
41331 LES VINS DE VIENNE HELUICUM 2007 $74.00 $46.00
This is from the domaine estates of Seyssuel, made in small quantities and highly expressive of the impressive terroir. This is 100% Syrah.
41273 LES VINS DE VIENNE HELUICUM 2008 $65.00 $40.00
Silky and elegant with fruity, spicy notes.
41348 LES VINS DE VIENNE HELUICUM 2009 $62.00 $39.00
100% Syrah, Heluicum refers to Helios, the Greek god of the sun. This wine is made from the most recently planted parcels in 2001, on the slopes of Seyssuel.
41203 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2001 $104.00 $77.00
Fantastic mushroom and leather nose leading to sweet and savoury fruits and a sublime smoky note. More mademoiselle than monsieur it is slightly earthy, beautifully balanced and touchingly delicate.
41275 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2004 $117.00 $86.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "Fresh and lively, with a mix of red berry and blackberry fruit backed by fine minerality and a long, tobacco- and herb-tinged finish. The fruit takes an encore."
41280 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2005 $144.00 $89.00
Made in a more modern style than most- it comes with a free Blackberry- it also has lashings of juicy upfront fruit. Not shy on the er, woody front, either. Lots happening, here and it's all good.
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41318 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2006 $161.00 $111.00
Wine Spectato, 92/100: "Very juicy but well-structured, with ripe tannins embedded in the core of crushed plum, melted licorice, mocha and fruitcake flavors. The long finish just glides along. Should age nicely with medium-term cellaring. Drink now through 2016."
41337 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2007 $182.00 $99.00
Les Vins de Vienne use long-standing relationships to source fruit from very old vines in the top communes of this hallowed appellation. The 'Chirats' are the big, heat-conducting stones found there the 100% Syrah one of energy, finesse and opulence. Drink 2012-2022.
41346 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2008 $151.00 $89.00
Supple and fruity, with very good intensity to its black and blue fruit flavors, which are complemented by a touch of woodsmoke.
41355 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2009 $147.00 $99.00
100% Syrah, Chirats comes from the local word “tas”. Up until the 16th century, the hill bore the name “Coteau de Saint Christophe”. Back then, winegrowers used to gather together the stones located on their parcels and place them one on top of the other.
41272 LES VINS DE VIENNE HERMITAGE CHIRATS DE SAINT-CHRISTOPHE 2010 $113.00 $79.00
Stephan Tanzer, 92/100: "Glass-staining ruby. Powerful, smoke-accented aromas of dark berry compote, plum, candied licorice and Indian spices. Plush, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors displays excellent depth and power and pick up a sexy floral nuance with air. Dusty tannins give grip to the broad, sweet, very long finish."
41327 LES VINS DE VIENNE LA CHAMBEE CONDRIEU AOC 2007 $120.00 $85.00
If you thought the 'standard' VDV Condrieu was good - this is beyond belief and reason. Sumptuous and voluptuous, this is a decadent mix of ripe apricots sunk in swirling oceans of cream, plump peach notes and salacious, sweet vanilla pod characters. River deep, mountain high, the palate goes for ever…
41278 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2004 $64.00 $44.00
Wine Spectator, 89/100: "Nice crunchy acidity drives this elegant red, filled with black and red cherry. Shows floral and sweet tobacco notes on the finish."
41287 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2005 $73.00 $45.00
Jancis Robinson: Deep dark and opaque, smoky, peppery and a hint of cloves, quite aromatic. Rich, juicy, zingy and fresh but with serious fine tannins. Very good. 25% new oak.
41322 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2006 $74.00 $50.00
Wine Spectator, 90/100: "An elegant style, with touches of incense and black tea guiding macerated black cherry and plum fruit flavors. Has a nice minerally undertow on the fine-grained finish."
41334 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2007 $78.00 $48.00
L'Arzelle refers to the variegated terroir found within the appellation of St-Joseph, in particular the way the granite degrades over time. 'Bedrock degradation' is all a bit Flintstones, and ice ages from 2007. A florally enhanced, cherry-chastened whirl of intoxicating hedonism.
41345 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2008 $67.00 $41.00
L’Arzelle refers to the unusual and diverse terroir of the Saint-Joseph appellation. Dense, mineral- accented cherry and cassis flavours are lifted by tangy minerality and show a touch of warmth.
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41351 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2009 $61.00 $39.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Bright purple. The nose displays a complex array of dark berry and floral aromas, along with cola and smoky herb nuances. Deep, chewy and focused, displaying intense dark fruit flavors and complicating licorice and bitter chocolate qualities. Shuts down a bit on the finish, which features fine-grained tannins, a hint of smokiness and a strong note of cherry compote. Give this one some bottle age."
41207 LES VINS DE VIENNE L'ARZELLE SAINT-JOSEPH 2010 $113.00 $74.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Saturated ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of raspberry and boysenberry, with vibrant minerality adding energy. Youthful, primary red and dark berry preserve flavors show very good clarity, with a floral accent emerging with aeration. An elegant, focused and graceful rendition of Saint-Joseph that finishes with excellent focus and spicy length."
41313 LES VINS DE VIENNE SOTANUM 2006 $128.00 $82.00
Wine Spectator, 92/100: "Supple in texture, but with nice drive to the raspberry ganache, lavender, mineral and sweet spice flavors. The very long, silky finish has latent richness and fine, embedded acidity. Should flesh out nicely in the cellar. Syrah. Best from 2009 through 2014."
41328 LES VINS DE VIENNE SOTANUM 2007 $128.00 $79.00
From the same 11 hectare estate as Heluicum, its name has the same provenance, thanks to Pliny the Elder and his bright squib. 100% Syrah from the narrowest point in the Rhône valley, so heat is concentrated and ripeness just, like, happens. Dense, succulent and with plummy, liquorice notes, this is a muscular, earthy wine of great finesse.
41269 LES VINS DE VIENNE SOTANUM 2008 $128.00 $68.00
(100% syrah) Glass-staining ruby. Raspberry, redcurrant and spices on the expressive, high-pitched nose. Juicy, firm and pure, with classic syrah flavors of red and blackcurrant, black raspberry, violet, black pepper and olive. A zesty note of blood orange adds energy to the long, sappy, mineral-driven finish.
41347 LES VINS DE VIENNE SOTANUM 2009 $128.00 $64.00
100% Syrah matured for 16months in oak, Sotanum refers to the health benefits offered by the beverage previously elaborated from the vines on these hillsides. This wine is made from seven parcels and situated on the slopes of Seyssuel. The first vines were planted in 1996. Dense, succulent and with plummy, liquorice notes, this is a muscular, earthy wine of great finesse.
41315 LES VINS DE VIENNE TABURNUM 2006 $121.00 $82.00
Robert Parker, 92/100: "100% Viognier 18 months in oak. Very pretty aromas of jasmine, white peaches, cedar and slate. Medium to high acidity. Nice silky texture. Rich yet elegant. Long honeyed finish. Very fine."
41289 LES VINS DE VIENNE VACQUEYRAS LA SILLOTE 2005 $70.00 $39.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90-93/100: "Deep ruby. Intense cherry and blackberry aromas offer impressive power and clarity. Lush, sweet and expansive, with sexy baking spice and garrigue notes complementing the ripe dark berry flavors. Finishes firm, precise and vibrant, with fine, well-integrated tannins contributing to the impression of focus."
41324 LES VINS DE VIENNE VACQUEYRAS LA SILLOTE 2006 $74.00 $49.00
Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Enticing, with racy raspberry, graphite, spice and charred mesquite wood notes all harnessed by fresh acidity. Has a long finish."
41336 LES VINS DE VIENNE VACQUEYRAS LA SILLOTE 2008 $69.00 $39.00
In the local dialect, Sillotte, meaning “wooden bucket”, refers to an old vine growing technique. The style evokes fresh fruit and Mediterranean spice.
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41354 LES VINS DE VIENNE VACQUEYRAS LA SILLOTE 2009 $69.00 $59.00
Stephen Tanzer, 88/100: "Deep ruby. Cherry, blackberry and vanilla on the perfumed nose. Creamy and supple on the palate, offering oak-spiced dark fruit flavors and a touch of back end warmth. Finishes with good cling and length, repeating the vanilla note."
41206 LES VINS DE VIENNE VACQUEYRAS LA SILLOTE 2010 $69.00 $59.00
Stephen Tanzer, 90/100: "Deep ruby. High-pitched raspberry and cherry aromas are complemented by deeper notes of licorice and black tea. Shows very good intensity and focus to its bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors, picking up a smoky nuance with air. Fine-grained tannins give shape to the finish, with the floral and cherry notes echoing."
41316 LES VINS DE VIENNE VIOGNIER 2007 $52.00 $36.00
Vins de Vienne's Viognier 2007 has floral notes of white flowers and fruit. Its origin is Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes in Northern Rhône, Rhône, France.
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Prices Valid as at 07-May-14 or while stocks last, you MUST be over 18 years of age, please refer to our terms and conditions online Château Mont-Redon
Established back in 1344, Château Mont-Redon is distinctly old-school; it is, indeed, one of the oldest wine-producing estates in France, as well as the largest single property in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The estate includes 100 hectares of the most perfectly-sited vineyards in the appellation. They operate from a manual they themselves call (with some justification) ‘ancient know- how.’ This involves hand selection of the fruit, a balanced blend of numerous varieties to highlight the aromatic qualities of the wines, sustained maceration to obtain the required depth and structure, and a refined barrel aging programme. The estate is currently in the hands of the related Abeille and Fabre families, who have been in charge here since 1923. With a continuing focus on innovation and a seamless generational transition currently underway, Mont-Redon’s future as one of the great crus looks set to be as
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41376 MONT REDON CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE BLANC 2009 $62.50 $37.00
Don’t see a lot of this sort of thing around these parts, and our world is less shiny because of it. Look, they make white wine in Central Pinot Otago don’t they? ‘Zactly. Fruitily fragranced and fragrantly nuanced, there’s a sleek minerality to its luscious curves – a ride in an open- topped roadster, you toadster. Exquisite.
41382 MONT REDON CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE 2009 $78.50 $39.99
Wine Spectator, 91/100: "Offers anise, blackberry cobbler and roasted rig notes nicely melded together, framed by enticing incense and toasted apple wood notes, with a long, fine grained finish. Not big, but has the balance to last for a while. Best from 2014 through 2025". — James Molesworth
41373 MONT REDON CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE (375ml) 2007 $46.50 $29.99
With a complex bouquet of dark cherry, plum and unobtrusive oak, the palate delivers plum, berry, chocolate and spicy nuances, all seamlessly integrated and wrapped around a supple tannin structure.
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A relatively new addition to our range, Vignerons de Caractère are a cooperative based in the heart of the Vacqueras appellation and specializing in the southern Rhône. We have, in the past, had a preference for working directly with domains; however, one mustn’t become too inflexible, and when we tasted the quality here, our views on cooperatives were changed (or at least altered slightly). Vignerons de Caractère is a collective of 80 families who have been working together for 50 years, between them looking after around 1,000 hectares. In true Gallic fashion, the collective has flowed through the generations, with the livelihood of each of the families directly generated from grape growing and winemaking. In an operation of this size, the members (and their opinions) are as diverse as the wines they produce. One unifying component: recognition of the importance of eco-friendly methods and
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43107 VIGNERONS DE CARACTERE GIGONDAS ELOQUENCE 2009 $76.00 $44.00
The Eloquence is a 75%-25% Grenach-Syrah blend off old, low-yielding vines. It opens boldly with an aromatic nose (plum, berry, brambly notes, hints of chocolate), followed by deep, spicy fruit flavours and a suavely smooth, textural mouthfeel.
43106 VIGNERONS DE CARACTERE VACQUEYRAS ETERNITE 2010 $70.00 $49.99
Primarily Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre in supporting roles, the Eternite is elegantly nuanced and languidly savoury in character. An aromatic bouquet of spice-edged black fruits and blueberries accompanies the full, rounded palate of silky textures and velvet tannins. Long and lingering.
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