Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Les Grands Bois

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

I was blown away by the 2017 Cairanne Maximilien, which might be the finest vintage to date for this cuvée. Sporting a saturated purple color as well as blockbuster notes of ripe black fruits, new leather, crushed rocks, and violets, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, inte­grated acidity, flawless balance, and a great, great finish. Based on a tank aged blend of 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre, and the rest Syrah, don’t miss a chance to latch onto a few bottles of this beauty. It will knock your socks off over the coming 5-7 years or so. 2019-2026.

- Jeb Dunnuck (9/26/2019)

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Les Grands Bois

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Also stunning, the 2017 Rasteau Marc checks in as 50% Grenache and 25% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre that spent just under a year in demi-muids. Gorgeous notes of cassis, blackberries, ground herbs, and earth all emerge from this rich, Provençal, full-bodied Rasteau. With ultra-fine tannins, incredible balance, and a great finish, it too is one of the finest wines I’ve tasted from this estate. 2021-2031.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 94-96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Les Grands Bois

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

A blend of 65% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre and 5% Syrah, all matured in concrete, the 2017 ­Gigondas les Pigières was singing when I tasted it in June. Garrigue-inflected cherries lead the way, followed by a wine that's full-bodied, intense and concentrated but already harmonious, finishing with silky tannins and great length.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 94-96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Les Grands Bois

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

An 80-20 blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre, the 2016 Vacqueyras Premier Vin was destemmed and aged in barriques for one year. It's a full-­bodied wine, delivering bold raspberry and blackberry fruit in warm, velvety waves before turning spicy (think allspice and anise) and silky on the long finish.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 93 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Alary Cairanne

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

It's 60% Grenache, with the remainder a co-fermentation of Carignan and Mourvèdre. Two demi-muids account for approximately 15% of the blend, while the rest of the blend aged in concrete tanks. From older vines and richer clay soils, this is brighter and fresher than the Vieilles Vignes, with ­perfumed, mixed-berry fruit and just a hint of cocoa. It's full-bodied, richly concentrated and silky in texture, with a long finish that leaves you searching for another sip.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine Alary Cairanne

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

I absolutely adored the 2016 Cairanne L'Estevenas, a  50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah that contains one of the oldest parcels of Syrah planted in the Southern Rhône. It offers complex aromas of cracked pepper, licorice, ­blueberries and black olives on the nose and is full-bodied, rich and profound on the palate, adding notes of black cherries on the silky, ­seductively long finish. Less than 700 cases were produced.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des 3 Cellier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Der erste Jahrgang wurde 2011 auf dem Landgut produziert. Dieser Côtes-du-Rhône ist fruchtig mit leichten Gewürznoten. Am Gaumen mit viel Frische. Grenache 95% und Mourvèdre 5%.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 94-96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des 3 Cellier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

A blend of 50% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache and 10% each Counoise and Vaccarèse, nearly half of which was fermented and aged in new oak, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Marceau comes solely from the les Terres Blanches lieu-dit. Full-bodied, silky textured, rich and deep, the oak is unobtrusive, subtly framing ripe cherry and apricot fruit, hints of menthol and pencil shavings. This domaine is on fire, with every cuvée different yet worthy of serious attention. 2018-2030.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 94-96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des 3 Cellier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

As I wrote of the 2015 last year, purists will no doubt detest the fact that this cuvée is predominantly Syrah, and 70% of the cuvée matured in new barriques. The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Privilege features scents of cedar, baking spices, cola and dark fruit. It's full-bodied, plush and creamy in texture, with plenty of concentration and richness to support it. Topping it off is a long, lively finish bursting with fresh black cherries and plums. This is New World-ish in its style but terrific nonetheless. 2018-2030.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 96 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 13,5% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des 3 Cellier

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

The 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Eternelle is pure Gre­nache from the sandy-safre soils of La Gardiole, vinified and matured exclusively in stainless steel. As befits an ­all-Grenache cuvée, it's perfumed and rose-like on the nose, with delicate tea-like notes accenting black cherry fruit. There's lots of spice on the full-bodied palate, a sexy, silky mouthfeel and a long, ­complex finish that ends with a hint of licorice. I was blown away by all of this estate's 2016s. 2018-2030.

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 15,0% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des la Charbonniere

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Richer and more deeply textured than the other cuvées from Charbonnière, 90% of the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes comes from 70- to 100-year-old Grenache vines in La Crau, supplemented by 10% Mourvèdre off 45-year-old vines. It has the same estate signature of red cherries and stone fruit, with just hints of spice on the long, velvety finish. Drink 2020-2030

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 96-98 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 15,0% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des la Charbonniere

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

Turning to the darker side of the fruit spectrum, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Vieilles ­Vignes veers toward black cherries, cola and spice. It's full-bodied, rich and velvety, but it takes a different tack than the more open and charming Les Hautes Brusquières bottling. It should drink well for close to two decades. They're the twins you might've fantasized about, one bright and bubbly, the other brooding and mysterious. And you can have both. Drink 2020-2035

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 15,0% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des la Charbonniere

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

My favorite of the multiple cuvées was the 2015 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvée Speciale. It's the most floral and expressive of the Charbonnière 2015s, with scents of ­garrigue and violets accenting raspberry and cherry fruit. Full-bodied yet supple, it comes to a finely focused, elegant and lingering finish with no apparent heat. It should drink well for up to 15 years. Drink 2017-2030

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Bewertung: 95 PP

Alkoholgehalt: 15,0% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des la Charbonniere

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

A prodigious effort, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvée Speciale was yet to be bottled during my June visit. It ­offers up sweet floral aromas, hints of thyme and rosemary and bold cherry fruit. Full-bodied and creamy-velvety in texture, it's a hugely seductive mouthful of wine that I found difficult to spit. If it emerges from the bottling process looking like this, buyers will have huge smiles on their faces. Drink 2020-2035

Land/Region: Frankreich/Rhône

Alkoholgehalt: 15,0% Vol.

Hersteller: Domaine des la Charbonniere

Allergenhinweis: enthält Sulfite

Produktinformation

60% Grenache, 40% Syrah (early 2000s) from 1.38 hectares on sandy limestone soils on Saint Martin & Husson at ­Courthézon, hand harvested, destemmed, 3 week steel vat vinification, cultured yeasts, light cap punching, pumping overs, part vat emptying/refilling, part steel vat, part new-1-2 year 228-litre oak cask raising 6 months, filtered.

Excellent value red from Domaine De La Charbonniere. This is a grenache heavy blend. The nose shows red fruit and a subtle touch of herbs de ­Provence. The palate is medium bodied and smooth with berry and white pepper notes.

Berater: Philippe Cambie, einer der weltweit führenden Önologen