The Rhone wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region’s major appellation in production volume is Cotes du Rhone AOC. The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône (referred to in French as Rhône septentrional) and the Southern Rhône (in French Rhône méridional). The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
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Domaine Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf du Pape masterfully balances elegance and power, offering a refined, silky profile with floral and spice notes. -
“Les Abeilles” (The Bees) is named for the bees that inhabit the vineyards in the southern Rhône Valley where this Côtes du Rhône is produced. The grapes are grown on 25-year-old vines and harvested manually, fermented in stainless steel tanks. Intense purple color. On the nose, Seductive aromas of red fruits, coriander and bay leaf. This is a fresh and silky wine, with notes of licorice and spice on the palate. A food-friendly wine which will perfectly match grilled lamb, pork and assorted cheeses. -
La Vieille Ferme, a Rhone delight, offers a rosé with a petal-rose hue and an expressive, fruity nose revealing notes of red fruit and citrus. -
This Clos du Mont-Olivet, from the multigenerational family estate known for traditional, aromatic, and age-worthy southern Rhône blends, exemplifies the essence of great wine in its elegant, aromatic, and long-lived character. -
Maxime Graillot's Domaine de Lises Crozes-Hermitage, crafted in the footsteps of his renowned father, features notes of dark berry, licorice, olive, and exotic spice. -
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Overripe red fruit aromas with a touch of mineral and vanilla. A full bodied flavor, with good and silky tannins. An elegant and harmonious wine.Pair with red meats and cheeses.The 2020 Gigondas Tradition Le Grand Montmirail has a round, supple, quintessential Gigondas style as well as notes of red and black fruits, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and leather. Medium-bodied, soft, and ready to go, it's going to evolve nicely for 7-8 years, probably longer, although I see no need to delay gratification. The blend is 70% Grenache and 10% each of Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, aged 60% in vats and 40% in used demi-muids. As with all the wines here, it was completely destemmed.
