Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domain Michel Chapoutier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

With a production of 432 cases, the 2010 Saint-Joseph Les Granits Blanc may be the finest white wine made in the appellation. Aromas of tangerine oil, orange marmalade, powdered stones and subtle gun flint as well as smoke jump from the glass of this full-bodied effort. This elegant, rich, full, stunning wine is a tour de force as well as a big-time reference point for what can be achieved from the granite hillsides of Saint-Joseph.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 97 Jeb Dunnuck

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Michel Chapoutier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

»The 2015-Saint-Joseph Les Granits is another knockout wine, and if it wasn’t for its Le Clos counterpart, it would be the wine of the vintage. Coming all from the namesake vineyard of the appellation (the lieu-dit Saint-Joseph), it offers a huge nose of black raspberries, Provençal herbs, spice and saddle leather. Much more open, sexy and opulent than the more concentrated, yet backward Les Varonniers, it's an incredible wine to drink anytime over the coming two decades.« (1/2018)

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 97 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Michel Chapoutier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

At the top end of Chapoutier's Southern Rhône hierarchy are the two sélections parcellaires from Châteauneuf du Pape. I had a slight preference for the 2015      Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois, which comes from the Bédarrides (eastern) side of the appellation, a site with galets ­roulés over clay, which Chapoutier says resists drought. This is a full-bodied, dense, plummy wine, but it retains ample freshness and offers loads of spicy complexity, including exotic notes like cumin and coriander that linger enticingly on the finish. Drink 2017-2030.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 93 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 14% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Michel Gassier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Even more rich and layered, the 2012 Costieres De Nimes Lou Coucardie is a blend of 59% Roussanne and 41% Viognier. Aged in 10-15% new 500-Liter barrels, it offers up a spectacular array of ripe golden fruits, lemon curd, flowers and hints of vanilla that flow to a medium to full-bodied, voluptuously texture white that builds in the glass, yet never seems heavy or cumbersome.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 93 Jeb Dunnuck

Alkoholgehalt: 15% Vol.

Hersteller: Chateau Juvenal

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Even better and one of the best values I´ve seen in a long time, the 2016 Ventoux Les Ribes du Vallat checks in as a blebd of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up all in stainless steel. It offers a huge nose of garrigue, saddle leather, rare meat and loads of blackcurrent fruit. With full-bodied richness, a ripe, decadent, opulent profile and no hard edges, it´s a no-brainer purchase and ideal for drinking over the coming 2-4 years. (Jeb Dunneck, 10/19/2017)

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 92 Jeb Dunnuck

Alkoholgehalt: 15% Vol.

Hersteller: Chateau Juvenal

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

The 2016 Ventoux La Terre du Petit Homme (50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre) boasts knockout notes of blackberry jam, fennel, chocolate and hints of licorice. It’s ripe, opulent and front-end loaded, with moderate acidity, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming 4-5 years.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95+ PP / 97 Jeb Dunnuck

– Lieferbar ab 3. KW –

Alkoholgehalt: 14% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Saint Damien

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

I think the standout in the 2017 is the 2017 Gigondas La Louisiane, a blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah from a single lieu-dit near the domaine, which is located further down on the plateau. Incredible notes of blackcurrants, smoked herbs, spring flowers, and peppery meat notes emerge from this full-bodied beauty that has terrific concentration, sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a blockbuster finish. It actually reminds me of the 2007 yet has more structure and focus. It's an incredible bottle of wine that will drink well for 20+ years. 2019-2039.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95 PP

– Lieferbar ab 3. KW –

Alkoholgehalt: 14% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Saint Damien

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Black cherries, garrigue, leather, and a kiss of spice emerge from the 2017 Gigondas Les Souteyrades, which is Grenache and Mourvèdre brought up in foudre. It's medium to full-bodied, has light tannins, beautiful balance, and a charming, elegant style. As with the other releases here in 2017, it's a seamless, layered, complex wine that relies more on elegance and complexity than overt power and richness. 2019-2034.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 90-92 PP

– Lieferbar ab 3. KW –

Alkoholgehalt: 14% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Saint Damien

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

An 80-20 blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, the 2018 Cotes du Rhone Villages Plan de Dieu Vieilles Vignes features lovely scents of garrigue layered over ripe black cherry fruit. It lacks the extra depth of the estate's Gigondas but remains impressive, being full-bodied, silky and already easy to drink, with a long, slightly briny finish. 2019-2024.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 91-93 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 14,5% Vol.

Hersteller: La Ferme du Mont

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Exotically ripe, the 2016 Gigondas Cotes Jugunda overflows with scents and flavors of apricot, raspberries and cherries. I even thought I caught a whiff of banana. This showy, full-bodied wine is creamy and lush on the palate, with a long, fruit-driven finish.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône
Bewertung: 94-97+ PP

Alkoholgehalt: 14,5% Vol.

Hersteller: La Ferme du Mont

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Stephane’s 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Côtes Capelan is the top wine of the estate and is made from 80% Grenache and 10% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, raised 70% in concrete and 30% in barrels. There’s under 500 cases of this beauty and it reveals a deep purple color as well as decadent notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, crushed rocks and melted licorice. Full-bodied, thick, unctuous and massively concentrated, with ripe tannin and a killer finish, don’t miss it!