Cuvées

Chateau La Nerthe Clos de Beauvenir Blanc

4.8

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

Chateau La NertheRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still White

La Nerthe's prestige white Chateauneuf from a walled Roussanne enclosure; waxy, complex, and age-worthy with beeswax, hazelnut, and truffle character.

Chateau de Beaucastel Roussanne Vieilles Vignes

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

Chateau de BeaucastelRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still White

100% old-vine Roussanne; the richest and most complex white of the Southern Rhone with extraordinary hazelnut, truffle, and beeswax character and extraordinary ageing capacity.

Chateau de Saint Cosme Hominis Fides

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

Chateau de Saint CosmeRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

The prestige single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme; 100% old-vine Grenache from the estate's oldest galets-soil parcel.

Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Claux

4.7

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury · Bold

Chateau de Saint CosmeRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

A Mourvedre-accented Gigondas from the Le Claux parcel; more structured and austere than the estate Gigondas, with iron and wild herb character demanding several years of age.

Chateau de Saint Cosme Le Poste

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing · Rustic

Chateau de Saint CosmeRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

A third single-parcel Gigondas from Saint Cosme, somewhat lighter and more floral than Le Claux; Cinsault adds a fresh, aromatic quality to the Grenache core.

Condrieu Clos Chanson

4.3

Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Refreshing

Andre PerretRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Condrieu Coteau Chery

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

Andre PerretRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Condrieu Coteau de Chery

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Chapoutier's single-vineyard Condrieu from the historic Coteau de Chery lieu-dit. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with tropical aromatics and good depth.

Condrieu Coteau de Vernon

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

Georges VernayRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still White

From the oldest Viognier vines in Condrieu, the Coteau de Vernon is considered the appellation's greatest Viognier. Christine Vernay continues her father's legacy with this flagship single-vineyard wine.

Condrieu Invitare

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Chapoutier's Condrieu from the Coteau de Chery parcel. Biodynamically farmed Viognier with great aromatic intensity and rich tropical-fruit texture.

Condrieu La Doriane

4.8

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Romantic

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Guigal's top single-vineyard Condrieu from the Coteau de Condrieu plots. Rich, opulent Viognier at its most decadent with exceptional concentration.

Condrieu Le Grand Vallon

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Domaine Francois VillardRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Condrieu Les Chaillets Vieilles Vignes

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant · Fruity

Yves CuilleronRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Old-vine Viognier from the Les Chaillets site above Chavanay. Cuilleron's classic Condrieu, renowned for its lush, tropical-influenced aromatic richness and old-vine depth.

Cornas La Geynale

4.7

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Vincent ParisRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Cornas Les Arenes

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Bold

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Chapoutier's Cornas from the Les Arenes parcel on granite. Biodynamically farmed old Syrah with the smoky, iron-edged character that defines Cornas AOC.

Cote-Rotie Belle Helene

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Domaine Stephane OgierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Ogier's ultra-premium single-vine-parcel Cote-Rotie from the Lancement site, aged in 100% new oak. Among the most expressive and sought-after modern Cote-Rotie wines.

Cote-Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis

4.7

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

An assemblage from seven prized Cote-Rotie lieux-dits, Chateau d'Ampuis offers an accessible entry point into Guigal's single-vineyard philosophy with genuine complexity.

Cote-Rotie Cote Blonde

4.7

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Romantic

Rene RostaingRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Cote-Rotie Esprit de Blonde

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Romantic

Pierre GaillardRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Cote-Rotie La Landonne

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

The Cote Brune cuvee of Guigal's La La La trilogy. Pure Syrah from iron-rich soils delivers granite-and-iron intensity with 25-40 year cellaring potential.

Cote-Rotie La Landonne

4.8

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Rene RostaingRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Cote-Rotie La Landonne

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Bold · Contemplative

Delas FreresRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Delas's La Landonne from the Cote Brune, a powerful and mineral expression of the famous lieu-dit. The Delas version is known for its density and iron character typical of the schist-iron soils.

Cote-Rotie La Mouline

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

The most feminine of Guigal's La La La trilogy. Cote Blonde Syrah co-fermented with 11% Viognier gives a heady floral and red-fruit profile with silky tannins.

Cote-Rotie La Turque

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

La Turque bridges La Mouline's floral elegance and La Landonne's iron power with exotic spice, dark chocolate, and 7% co-fermented Viognier.

Cote-Rotie Lancement

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Domaine Stephane OgierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

The entry-level single-vineyard Cote-Rotie from Ogier, assembling the Lancement parcel with both Cote Brune and Cote Blonde elements. More accessible than Belle Helene, but showing the same terroir precision.

Cote-Rotie Terres Sombres

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Bold

Yves CuilleronRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Cuilleron's flagship Cote-Rotie, expressing the dark, smoky mineral character of the Cote Brune parcels. Terre Sombre means dark earth, reflecting the iron-rich schist soils.

Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc

4.3

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

Domaine CombierRhone Valley€€€€€€€Still White

The white Clos des Grives is biodynamically farmed Marsanne and Roussanne producing a rich, textural Crozes white at good value. The blanc represents around 10 percent of estate output.

Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Rouge

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

Domaine CombierRhone Valley€€€€€€€Still Red

The Clos des Grives is a biodynamically-farmed single parcel, producing one of the most elegant and mineral Crozes-Hermitage wines. Laurent Combier's biodynamic commitment produces exceptional purity.

Crozes-Hermitage La Guiraude

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Bold

Domaine Alain GraillotRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Crozes-Hermitage Les Lises

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Elegant · Contemplative

Domaine des Lises (Maxime Graillot)Rhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Chapoutier's single-vineyard Les Varonniers Crozes, from old Syrah on the granite terraces directly below the Hermitage hill. Approaches Hermitage in quality at a fraction of the price.

Domaine Brusset Cairanne Les Hauts de Montmirail Rouge

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Savoury

Domaine BrussetRhone Valley€€€€€€€Still Red

The prestige Cairanne from Brusset; higher Syrah content adds iron and structure, and the high-altitude parcels produce more concentrated, mineral fruit than the estate cuvee.

Domaine Brusset Gigondas Les Hauts de Montmirail

4.6

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic · Bold

Domaine BrussetRhone Valley€€€€€€€Still Red

The top Gigondas from Brusset; sourced from Les Hauts de Montmirail, a high-altitude parcel producing concentrated, mineral Grenache with age-worthy structure.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Rustic

Domaine Santa DucRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

A structured, mineral Gigondas from high-altitude garrigue parcels; more austere and herb-driven than fruit-forward, with excellent ageing potential.

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Elegant

Domaine de la JanasseRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

100% old-vine Grenache of great depth and complexity from Janasse's most celebrated parcels; perfumed, rich, and structured for long ageing.

Domaine de la Janasse Chaupin

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold · Contemplative

Domaine de la JanasseRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Chaupin is a single-lieu-dit Grenache from sandy soils in the north of Chateauneuf; exceptional richness and concentration with silky but persistent tannins.

Ermitage De l'Oree Blanc

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still White

100% Marsanne from the De l'Oree parcel of the Hermitage hill, biodynamically farmed (Demeter-certified), with 20-40 year cellaring potential.

Ermitage Ex-Voto Blanc

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still White

The white companion to Guigal's Ex-Voto rouge, from old Marsanne and Roussanne vines on the Hermitage hill. Massively rich and textured with extraordinary ageing potential.

Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Guigal's flagship Hermitage from a specific parcel on the granite hill of Tain. Dense, mineral 100% Syrah with black fruit, leather and oriental spice complexity.

Ermitage L'Ermite Rouge

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

From the L'Ermite parcel at the summit of the Hermitage hill, the most mineral and austere of Chapoutier's single-parcel reds. Demands the longest cellaring.

Ermitage Le Meal Rouge

4.9

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Elegant

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Le Meal is the most hedonistic and velvety of Chapoutier's Hermitage single-parcel reds, from mid-slope schist and granite. More immediately accessible than Le Pavillon or L'Ermite.

Ermitage Le Pavillon

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

Chapoutier's crown jewel, from a single parcel on the granite hill of Hermitage. Biodynamically farmed old-vine Syrah.

Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin

5.0

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Contemplative

Domaine Jean-Louis ChaveRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€€Still Red

The rarest wine in the Northern Rhone. Cuvee Cathelin is made only in exceptional vintages from a single lieu-dit selection on the Hermitage hill. Named for the painter Jean Cathelin who collaborated with the domaine.

Hermitage Les Bessards

4.7

Dry · Full-bodied · High tannin · High acidity · Contemplative · Bold

Delas FreresRhone Valley€€€€€€€€€Still Red

From the Les Bessards parcel, a granite section of the Hermitage hill known for structured Syrah. Delas produces a single-vineyard Hermitage from this site.

Saint-Joseph Granits Rouge

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Chapoutier's flagship Saint-Joseph, from old granite parcels in the northern part of the appellation. Biodynamic Syrah with concentration and terroir focus.

Saint-Joseph Les Granilites Blanc

4.4

Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant

M. ChapoutierRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still White

Chapoutier's flagship white Saint-Joseph from biodynamic parcels of Marsanne and Roussanne. One of the finest expressions of these northern white varieties outside of Hermitage.

Saint-Joseph Vignes de l'Hospice

4.5

Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · High acidity · Rustic · Savoury

E. GuigalRhone Valley€€€€€€€€Still Red

Old-vine Saint-Joseph Syrah from historic Hospice plots in Tournon. Complex black fruit nose with delicate oak, powerful and elegant on the palate.