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Rated 98-100 - I was blown away by the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Turque, which comes from a tiny parcel in the Côte Brune...
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Rated 93 - Presents a smoldering feel from the start, with singed bay, alder and tobacco notes leading the way for...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Rated 98 - The 2011 Ermitage l’Ermite is a killer Hermitage that offers a huge bouquet of thick crème de cassis...
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Rated 99 - Even better and always one of the top whites in any given vintage, the 2011 Ermitage Cuvee de l’Oree...
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Rated 98 - Similar to the '12 and showing the generosity and warmth of this site, the 2011 Ermitage le Meal is...
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Rated 99 - Surprisingly, I preferred the 2011 Ermitage le Meal Blanc over the 2012 on this occasion and it showed a...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Rated 100 - Even better and a prodigious effort that hits all my sweet spots, the 2011 Ermitage Le Pavillon comes...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Rated 95 - Offers a mouthfilling, brambly feel, with dark plum, steeped blackberry and mulled boysenberry fruit at...
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Rated 97 - A gorgeous intensity of plum, spice and grilled meat on the nose. Cloves and hints of dried spices. This...
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750ml - Case of 3
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Rated 97 - A gorgeous intensity of plum, spice and grilled meat on the nose. Cloves and hints of dried spices. This...
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Rated 98 - I tasted this and I thought of the great Rayas from the late 1980s. Full body, bright fruit and a creamy...
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Rated 94 - Evocative of a Burgundy, with beguiling black tea, incense and warm cherry confiture aromas and flavors,...
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2011 France Rhone Valley

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

The Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.