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Domaine Lionnet Cornas Terre Brulee 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$58.12
Similarly deep purple-hued, the 2020 Cornas Terre Brulee has a darker, slightly richer, yet less complex style that...
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Domaine Yann Chave Hermitage 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$99.62
Introverted on the nose, but smooth and bold on the palate. A little more generosity and weight than some Hermitage...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie Brune Et Blonde 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$67.95
In spite of the dark forest berry fruit this has so much floral and mineral freshness, it is uplifting! Concentrated...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Landonne 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$362.78
Rated 98-100 - As always, the 2019 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is all Syrah that was not destemmed and will spend four...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$362.78
Rated 97-100 - The 2019 Côte Rôtie La Mouline is a bigger, richer Côte Rôtie. Co-fermented with a solid chuck of...
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E. Guigal Cote Rotie La Turque 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$362.78
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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Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$309.95
Glass-staining violet. Displays expansive, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry and boysenberry, with exotic...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.62
Savory and complex, with warm fig, plum and black licorice layered with iron, earth and salty minerals and a humus...
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M. Chapoutier Cornas Lieu-Dit Saint-Pierre 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$116.16
Appearance: Deep crimson hue with garnet tints.
Nose: Nose of ripe and slightly stewed red fruit, blueberry coulis,...
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M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree 2001
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$372.07
89-92 The deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 Cote Rotie La Mordoree is more dense, tannic, and earthy than its 2000...
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M. Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$128.41
Still very young, this great Cote-Rotie has an incredibly dense nose of forest berry fruits, licorice, smoke and...
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M. Chapoutier Eermitage L'ermite 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$271.95
If you ever wondered why Hermitage had such a special reputation then you need to taste this towering masterpiece of...
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$217.58
Welcome to the dark side of the Hermitage force, complete with billowing smoke and a deep well of blackberry fruit....
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M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$248.62
98-100 Chapoutier's 2020 Ermitage le Pavillon shows a more chiseled, defined structure than the other 2020s,...
Grenache Syrah 2001 2020 France Rhone Valley
The purple skinned grapes of the Grenache varietal have quickly become one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, flourishing in several countries which have the correct conditions in which they can grow to ripeness. They thrive anywhere with a dry, hot climate, such as that found in central Spain and other such arid areas, and produce delightfully light bodied wines full of spicy flavors and notes of dark berries. Their robustness and relative vigor has led them being a favorite grape varietal for wineries all over the world, and whilst it isn't uncommon to see bottles made from this varietal alone, they are also regularly used as a blending grape due to their high sugar content and ability to produce wines containing a relatively high level of alcohol.
Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.
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.