Jean-Luc Colombo St. Joseph Les Prieure 2000
The grapes are harvested manually in small cases to ensure their arrival at the winery in perfect condition. The grapes undergo a long maceration / vinification of 3 weeks to one month in stainless steel vats with temperature control. The wine is matured in oak barrels of 1 or 2 years...
Colour : Deep garnet to acacia depending on the age.
Nose : aromas of dried fruits, red fruits, and cocoa, roasted coffee appearing with the years.
Mouth : very powerfull, long lenght in mouth, the fruits and the chocolate are the majour aromas of this very long ageing wine.
Marcoux Lirac Domaine Lorentine 2005
As far back as 1344, it is clear that the Armenier family has owned vines in what is now Chateaneuf-du-Pape. Today, the Armenier family is still intimately linked with the village and its vineyards. The property is run and managed by sisters Catherine Armenier and Sophie Estevenin. Together, they share the...
Domaine de la Janasse Cotes du Rhone Villages Terre d’Argile 2006
Domaine de la Janasse was created in 1973 by Aimé Sabon and is now run by the exceptionally talented Christophe Sabon and his oenologist sister, Isabelle. Christophe has introduced organic farming to the domaine and concentrated on the old vines of the property in a way that has made this estate...
Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage Les Meysonniers Rouge 2006
Colour : Deep purple red.
Nose : Red fruit and blackcurrant dominate, followed by aromas of violet.
Mouth : Generous and round tasting with a finish of stewed fruits and a hint of vanilla.
Deep ruby color. Concentrated raspberry, pepper and violet aromas. Medium to full-body, with a supple texture and good acidic structure. Lovely pure syrah flavors from the Northern Rhône.
Telegram du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2006
This is dense and chewy, but not tiring to drink, thanks to fresh acidity and an edgy, gravelly feel that drives the blackberry, currant and sweet spice notes. The long finish has great briary grip, with notes of garrigue and hot stone checking in. Best from 2010 through 2030. 15,830 cases made. –JM - Rated 95, Wine Spectator The 2005 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape, this estate’s strongest vintage since 1998, has put on serious weight since last year. Dense ruby/purple-colored with an exquisite perfume of black raspberries, kirsch, ground pepper, and incense, this full-bodied, powerful, concentrated wine reveals fabulous purity as well as a finish that lasts over 45 seconds. Purchasers of this beauty will need patience. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025. - Rated 95, Robert Parker
Chapoutier Chateauneuf du Pape Bernadine Red 2005
Color : Deep purple.
Nose : Complex and subtle, blackcurrant, plum, followed by roasted coffee, cinnamon, cherry, morello cherry and liquorice.
Mouth : Spicy aromas developing into animal scents.
"The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape La Bernardine, which is mostly Grenache, is an elegant take on this appellation, with notes of sweet...
Chateau de Saint Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape 2004
The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape is a nicely structured, deep plum/garnet-colored wine with plenty of Provencal herbs, sweet black cherries, and currants, some resiny notes, and broad flavors. It is a fine 2004 to drink over the next decade. Readers should keep in mind that the young, talented proprietor Louis Barruol...
Chapoutier Barbe Rac 1999 - Closeout
The 1999 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe-Rac is a beautiful, medium dark ruby-colored effort with a gorgeously sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, Provencal herbs, licorice, earth, and spice. Cropped at an amazingly low 15 hectoliters per hectare, it possesses full body, super concentration, and a long finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2016. - Rated 92, Robert Parker Soft and satisfying, this voluptuous red delivers roasted game and grilled notes along the black fruit. Lovely, supple tannins and a satisfying, balanced finish." - Rated 87, Wine Spectator
Chateau de Saint Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape 2005
60% grenache + 40% mourvèdre, La Crau and Valori, Aged for 24 months in two to four years old barrels. The 2005 was an out-standing vintage and the most impressive appellation. Balance! Strength! Structure! Complexity! With the entire range of magical aromas from Chateauneuf. Brandied cherries, squashed strawberries, truffle, thyme, black...
Chateau de Saint Cosme Gigondas Valbelle Fut de Chene
90 % Grenache - 10 % Syrah / Centenarian vines Twelve months ageing : 30 % new barrels - 70 % one year old barrels. Valbelle is a co-fermentation of our oldest vines: le Travers de Guérin, le Grand Plantier, les Hautes Garrigues, les Sables. Thyme, rosemary, pine trees, oak trees,...
la Piece sous la Bras Chateauneuf Du Pape 2005
