30 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Rhone
97 Points

Domaine Santa Duc CdP Les Saintes Vierges 2021

One of the more cerebral Chateauneufs at this price. Dark fruit, fresh herbs and cooking spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with deep dark plum and cherry flavors up front and blood orange, vanilla and anise in the background. Pleasant earthiness that gives nice balance to the core of fruit. Should be amazing with lamb. Read Full Review
97 Points

Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas les Hautes Garrigues 2021

Bursts with juicy red strawberry, raspberry, and a touch of cranberry, all balanced by peppery spice, vanilla, and balsamic. The palate is both playful and sophisticated, with superb balance, perfect mid-palate weight, and a silky yet energetic texture. Bright, lifted, and vibrant, it marries ripe fruit with savory spice. A beautiful expression of Gigondas, showing... Read Full Review
97 Points

Jerome Gradassi Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2018

This classic-style Châteauneuf is supremely delicious and an ideal enhancement to a wide array of menus since it is decidedly not an over-the-top, high alcohol sledgehammer. Ripe black and blue fruits stand out on the nose, but they sit right alongside fresh violet, dried herbs, licorice, and potpourri. The complex palate includes notes of tobacco,... Read Full Review
97 Points

Jerome Gradassi Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2019

The brand new vintage of this classic-style Châteauneuf is supremely delicious and an ideal enhancement to a wide array of menus since it is decidedly not an over-the-top, high alcohol sledgehammer. The 2019 edition charms with a bouquet of lilacs and lavender then tantalizes the palate with ripe black and blue fruits dried herbs and... Read Full Review
98 Points

Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2016

Simply stated, this is a mind-blowing red wine that must be tasted to believe; reminding us why we fell in love with Chateauneuf du Pape decades ago. We adored the balance of power and irresistible layers of opulent flavors including kirsch, framboise, black cherry, baking spices and a monumentally delicious finish that dazzled with notes... Read Full Review
99 Points

Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2017

Wow, this dazzling beauty is a thrill ride straight out of the gate and clearly the finest vintage of Chateau La Nerthe’s rarest bottling (merely two barrels crafted for the entire world). The hypnotic experience commences with a bouquet of Star Gazer lilies and holiday potpourri. We adored the symphony of lavish flavors including kirsch,... Read Full Review
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Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf du Pape Les Clavelles 2022

Once again, this exclusive and ultra-rare vintage bottling of Chateau La Nerthe’s flagship red (a mere two barrels crafted for the entire world) is a profound beauty that demonstrates the breathtaking heights the world’s greatest Grenache can achieve. Aromas of fresh raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, and subtle olive tapenade captivate from the outset. Despite its... Read Full Review
99 Points

Domaine Clos du Caillou CdP Les Quartz 2023

A showstopper from the very first swir. Bursts from the glass with an captivating bouquet of red rose petals, raspberry, and subtle toffee. On the palate, it’s a masterclass in balance with silky layers of fig, plum, and cinnamon gliding effortlessly alongside fresher tones of stonefruit and citrus. Hints of anise and baking spice linger... Read Full Review
99 Points

Domaine La Barroche CdP Fiancee 2022

A magnificent Chateauneuf-du-Pape of hedonistic richness and Provençal soul, this old-vine Grenache-dominant beauty opens with a lavish bouquet to whet the palate leading to flashy notes of black cherry preserves, kirsch, red currants, blood orange, warm garrigue, crushed spices, anise, cured meat, and a subtle caress of creamy oak. Full-bodied, dense, and mouthcoating, it delivers... Read Full Review
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Domaine de la Mordoree CdP Reine des Bois 2020

This new arrival is truly rock-star material overflowing with magical red fruit and exotic spices including blackcurrants, chocolate dusted espresso beans, graphite and and savory herb notes. Mordorée’s 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape impresses with off-thecharts richness and depth on the palate, with layers of black and red fruits, truffle, garrigue, saddle leather. A seemingly eternal... Read Full Review