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The Raymond Usseglio domaine is one of the top estates in Chateauneuf du Pape, and also makes this rare white Chateauneuf from 100% Roussanne - one...

"Even better, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Pure Roussanne (100% Roussanne) offers a vibrant, clean, medium to full-bodied style with a kiss of back...

Small production cuvee from the Cote Brune next to La Landonne and well priced for the quality.  100% Syrah. "Vivid purple. Expressive aromas of da...

The Raymond Usseglio domaine is one of the top estates in Chateauneuf du Pape, and also makes this rare white Chateauneuf from 100% Roussanne - one...

"Another blockbuster and one of the finest examples of Roussanne that I’ve tasted from the Northern Rhône, the 2015 Saint Péray Roussanne sports a ...

"The 2005 Cote Rotie Les Rochains is a classic, backward effort that will require patience. Medium to full-bodied with notes of acacia flowers inte...

"Deep ruby-red. Compelling Cote-Rotie perfume of violet, black pepper, gunflint, roasted meat, licorice and exotic woodsmoke. Lush, round and exoti...

"Green-tinged yellow. Vibrant, mineral-accented orchard and pit fruits on the nose; suave floral and mineral nuances build in the glass. Sappy, con...

"Another wine I’ve drunk more than a case of since release, the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape is a rich, full-bodied, sexy effort that has tons of ripe ...

"No, the 2007 Hermitage isn't a brooding blockbuster. But it's an exquisite wine, at its peak. Leather notes accent vibrant cherries and raspberrie...

"Brilliant ruby color. Powerful cherry, blackberry and floral pastille aromas are energized by building spice and floral notes. Stains the palate w...

"The star of the show from Bosquet des Papes was the 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes. Fully mature, it reveals impressive ...

"Much better, the 2009 Cornas exhibits powerful blackberry fruit intermixed with notions of graphite, dark berries, white chocolate and earth. Rich...

2005 is a great vintage of this under the radar gem that will benefit greatly from decanting.  A blend of 30% Grenache and 70% Syrah from old vines...

"Bottled in May, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is a floral, elegant, unbelievably complex wine. Roses and violets, cherries and stone fruit, cinnamo...

"Aromas of lilacs, crushed rocks, blue and red fruits and a gamy, earthy scent emerge from the dark ruby-hued, medium-bodied 2008 Cote Rotie La Mor...

"Winemaker Julien Barrot describes 2011 as a "really solar, ripe vintage," so it's not surprising that his 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape Pure shows some...

"Dark red. Perfumed, red berry-dominated bouquet of fresh violet, minerals and baking spices. Fleshy raspberry and cherry flavors are firmed by sil...

"The 2015 Cornas Vin Noir, from 100-year-old vines, is a tour de force. Crushed stone and violets set the stage for this full-bodied wine that’s lo...

"14% alcohol. Sweet, brooding, ripe, meaty nose. Quite elegant with some liqueur-like richness. Authentic. Brilliantly concentrated, expressive pal...

"I was shocked at the quality of the 2014 St Joseph Le Clos; this warmer, east-facing vineyard continues to impress. Full-bodied, beautifully conce...

"On another level, the 2014 Côte Rôtie La Mordorée is a perfumed, incredibly layered and even sexy 2014 that has lots of black raspberry fruits, fl...

"the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape is ripe, textured and downright sexy wine that has overflowing notes of sweet cherries, raspberry, chocolate and spic...