France
Rhone
Syrah, "Granit 30" Domaine Vincent Paris, Cornas, FR, 2021
D 92Pts.
A surprisingly floral expression, with plentiful violets on the nose. Smooth, ripe, fresh & well balanced. The acidity is quite marked, in fact, making for quite a brisk, strict style on the palate. Tannins are firm & quite rigid.
A surprisingly floral expression, with plentiful violets on the nose. Smooth, ripe, fresh & well balanced. The acidity is quite marked, in fact, making for quite a brisk, strict style on the palate. Tannins are firm & quite rigid.
$39.75
Burgundy
Bourgogne, Joseph Faiveley, FR, 2021 (7th generation Faiveley family)
A beautiful ruby color. This wine has pleasant, fresh, red-fruit aromas on the nose, which we also savor on the palate. It has a rich & very ripe substance, with fine round tannins. It’s a very well structured & pleasant wine.
$39.95
Bordeaux
"Les Fiefs de Lagrange", Chateau Lagrange, Saint Julien, FR, 2019 (Mathieu Bordes)
92pts JS
Really clear aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with dried flowers and sandalwood. It’s full-to medium-bodied, yet with very tight, refined tannins that run the length of the finish. Second wine of Lagrange. Very well done. Best after 2024
Really clear aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries with dried flowers and sandalwood. It’s full-to medium-bodied, yet with very tight, refined tannins that run the length of the finish. Second wine of Lagrange. Very well done. Best after 2024
$43.95
Bordeaux
Château Faugères, Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, FR, 2020(Silvio Denz & Michel Rolland)
JS 93Pts.
Red berries, plums and flowers with hints of orange peel. Full-bodied with rich fruit, light jam, creamy tannins and brightness at the end. Lightly salty. Vivid. 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon.
Red berries, plums and flowers with hints of orange peel. Full-bodied with rich fruit, light jam, creamy tannins and brightness at the end. Lightly salty. Vivid. 70% merlot, 25% cabernet franc and 5% cabernet sauvignon.
$44.95
-13%
Burgundy
Château de Marsannay Rouge, Burgundy, FR, 2020
Has a nose on blackcurrant & cherry, accompanied by a beautiful spicy note. Crisp & fresh on the palate with a very beautiful expression of red fruit accompanied by fine & elegant tannins. The finish is as gourmet as you could wish.
$56.95
$49.75
Rhone
Gigondas, Château Saint Cosme. FR, 2021
JD 92Pts.
Leading off the 2021 barrel samples, the 2021 Gigondas is a juicy, elegant, medium-bodied beauty with lots of red and black fruits, some floral and violet notes, fine tannins, and kiss of salinity on the finish. It’s clearly an outstanding wine
Leading off the 2021 barrel samples, the 2021 Gigondas is a juicy, elegant, medium-bodied beauty with lots of red and black fruits, some floral and violet notes, fine tannins, and kiss of salinity on the finish. It’s clearly an outstanding wine
$49.95
-38%
Last Chance
Beaune Bressandes 1er Cru, Albert Morot, Burgundy, FR 2020 (Poitrinal family & Pierre-Jean Villa)
A more discreet application of wood sets off the spicy plum and black cherry aromas that display subtle floral elements. There is good vibrancy to the detailed and lightly mineral-laden flavors that are sleeker and more refined even though the impressivel
$82.95
$51.75
Other Reds
Malherbe Rouge , Château Malherbe, Cotes De Provence, FR, 2021
Pretty notes of spices, liquorice, white pepper, golden & purple. The aromas evolve towards precious woods & an ash side. Fresh & greedy attack. An explosion of violet & spices. Sustained & silky tannins. The presence of mourvèdre brings depth & freshness
$52.95
Bordeaux
Château Bellevue, Grand Cru Classé, Saint-Émilion, FR, 2020 (Pradel de Lavaux family & Stéphane Derenoncourt)
JD 94Pts.
Lots of cassis and blue fruits as well as toasted spice, chocolate, and chalky minerality emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a great texture, ripe tannins, and a nice mix of freshness and richness.
Lots of cassis and blue fruits as well as toasted spice, chocolate, and chalky minerality emerge from the glass, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a great texture, ripe tannins, and a nice mix of freshness and richness.
$52.95
Last Chance
Châteauneuf-du-Pape "Hautes Brusquieres Cuvée Spéciale”, Charbonniere, FR, 2019
JS 95 Pts.
Brimming with sweet plums, but also plenty of meatiness & licorice on the nose. Powerful & very concentrated, thanks to the full, plush tannin on the spicy palate, this an extremely structured Chateauneuf. Very long, velvety finish.
Brimming with sweet plums, but also plenty of meatiness & licorice on the nose. Powerful & very concentrated, thanks to the full, plush tannin on the spicy palate, this an extremely structured Chateauneuf. Very long, velvety finish.
$54.75
Burgundy
Mercurey 1er Cru Monople "Clos Des Myglands", Domaine Faiveley, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (7th generation Faiveley family)
The nose reveals notes of black & red fruits combined with subtle woody & smoky notes. The palate offers the same rich, fruity aromas as the nose. This full-bodied wine has a velvety tannic backbone which gives a sensation of warmth on the smooth finish.
$61.95