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The other 50% is given a long, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine avoids malolactic to preserve the acidity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alain Graillot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975504957664,"sku":"100188","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/alain-graillot-crozes-hermitage-white.jpg?v=1663882704"},{"product_id":"alain-graillot-crozes-hermitage-2018-750ml","title":"Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2023 (750ML)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-profile-description module\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain Graillot has 20 hectares in the Crozes-Hermitage. He has become one of the most sought after producers of the area, producing wines that are pure and balanced from the Syrah grape. Very small productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"ctl00_ctl00_middleContent_pageContent_lblDescr\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alain Graillot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975505481952,"sku":"100189","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/alain-graillot-crozes-hermitage.jpg?v=1663882704"},{"product_id":"alain-jaume-chateauneuf-du-pape-domaine-grand-veneur-les-origines-2019-750ml","title":"Alain Jaume Châteauneuf-du-Pape Domaine Grand Veneur Les Origines 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep and brilliant, purple-red colour. An exciting nose with aromas of black fruit (blackcurrant, cherry) spices and vanilla. This great aromatic complexity is found on the palate : the spices and ripe fruit appear with an elegant woodiness and harmonious tannins. The finish has good aromatic length and introduces a touch of liquorice and pepper.\u003cbr\u003eA terrific Chateauneuf du Pape with great concentration and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest between 2 and 20 years. Best to decant if young (less than 5 years old).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first vintage for this wine was 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alain Jaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975506006240,"sku":"100193","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/alain-jaume-chateauneuf-du-pape-domaine-grand-veneur-les-origines_1.jpg?v=1663882705"},{"product_id":"alain-jaume-clos-saint-sixte-lirac-domaine-grand-veneur-2017-750ml","title":"Alain Jaume Clos Saint Sixte Lirac Domaine Grand Veneur 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe appellation \"Clos de Sixte\" AOC Lirac is one of the 15 Crus in the Rhone valley. 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A small lane of rocks going through the rocky plateaux has been decided to be the AOC limit in 1936. Here, soils are made of red clay and rocks (pebbled stones of quartz). The quantity of rocks can be amazing as they can completely cover the soil. In summer and during the day, the rocks temperature will increase to 55°C. This accumulated heat will be get back to the vines during nights. Day after day, this unique phenomenon allow the grapes to reach a perfect maturity and produce a unique wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, brilliant garnet-red color. It reveals lovely fruit, loads of body and a heady bouquet of ground peppers, raspberries cherry liqueur, currants, and spice box. 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Bottling 5 months after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alain Jaume","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975506497760,"sku":"100201","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/alain-jaume-domaine-grand-veneur-rose-c-tes-du-rh-ne.jpg?v=1663882709"},{"product_id":"alain-jaume-gigondas-terrasses-de-montmirail-2019-750ml","title":"A.Jaume Gigondas Terrasses de Montmirail - 2020 (750ml)","description":"\u003ctable width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wf_content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlain Jaume Gigondas Terrasses de Montmirail  is made from 65% Grenache the rest  Syrah, Mourvèdre by less than 15%.Deep red garnet color. Aromas of ripe and black fruits. On the palate the wine is rich, powerful and harmonious - well balanced with wild berry and pepper dominating. Located in and around the famous area called “Dentelles de Montmirail”, the landscape typicity is made by a rocky bar (between 100 and 600 meters high). Soils are made of clay and sand with limestone. The “Dentelles” appeared thanks to the pressure between the Pyrenees and Alps mountains. This is a land of predilection to produce both powerful and fresh wines. 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In the mouth, it is balanced, ample and intense, offering beautiful tannins on the long lasting finish. A wine of character that can be cellared up to 8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManual harvest, selection of healthy and ripe grapes. Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration 5 to 6 days. Aged in oak barrels with 10% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Opaque ruby. Aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and candied flowers take on a smoky mineral aspect with aeration. Silky, fresh and round on the palate, offering sweet blueberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that open up slowly through the back half. Youthfully firm tannins add grip to a very long, smoke- and spice-tinged finish that strongly echoes the blue fruit and spice notes. 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Domaine Berthet-Rayne wines draw their strength and richness from clayey-chalky soils.       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vineyard is run along traditional lines : the soil is cultivated and ploughed in an environmentally friendly farming method ; the vines are treated in a natural way with specially adapted tools. We achieve 35 hectolitres per hectare and our grapes are picked and all sorted by hand. The perfect maturity of the red and white grapes is guaranteed, thus ensuring a perfect balance of the wine being produced.   The vinification process benefits from the use of a modern equipment : a light pressing and destalking for certain vintages ; with fermentation carried out at automatically regulated temperatures – all give our wines a more delicate and fruity flavour and allow them to age well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in an impressive quasi modern style, it exhibits a lively crimson color, concentrated notes of black cherries and strawberry. Well balanced with some relatively delicate fruit in the middle. Very sweet and then some very fine tannins. Round and supple with great depth of flavour. This well-made, attractive, elegant wine is ideal for drinking now and over the next 6 – 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Berthet-Rayne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975669551328,"sku":"103186","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-berthet-rayne-chateauneuf-du-pape_1.jpg?v=1663886345"},{"product_id":"domaine-berthet-rayne-cotes-du-rhone-2020-750ml","title":"Andre Berthet Rayne Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2025 (750ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13,5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape(s): Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocalization: Côte du Rhône, Rhône Valley, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes: 100% Certified Biodynamic Deep purple-colored wine, with an intense bouquet of black fruit, prune jam, black olive, wild flowers, \u0026amp; licorice. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has remarkable texture and a lengthy finish. The ideal wine for all occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood pairing: Pair this with spring stews or meats off the grill. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Domain: In our family for 4 generations, this family estate cultivates 22 hectares, primarily Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The vineyard is run along traditional lines: the soil is cultivated and ploughed in an eco-friendly way (no weedkillers); the vines are treated in a natural way with specially adapted tools. Our grape varieties are Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault for the reds and Clairette, Bourboulenc and Roussanne for the white wines. We achieve 35 hl per hectare and our grapes are picked and all sorted by hand. The vinification process benefits from modern equipment: a light pressing and destalking for certain vintages; fermentation carried out at automatically regulated temperatures-all gives our wines a more delicate and fruity flavor and allows them to age well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine is left to settle and then decanted into vats. Certain vintages are aged in casks for up to one year before being bottled. Bottles are stored at a constant temperature of 15 degrees C. Our very best wines, sold in distinctive bottles with the Chateauneuf-du-Pape coat of arms, develop their complex aromas and flavors after 3 to 5 years, reaching their full maturity and complexity after 7 years. They can be kept for up to 12 years. The white Chateauneuf-du-Pape is made from 40% Clairette, 40% Bourboulenc and 20% Grenache Blanc. The ordinary red Chateauneuf-du-Pape is made from 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre and 10% Cinsault. The cuvee “Vieilli en Fut” is nearly the same blend, but matured in oak. The Cuvee Cadiac is the most complex of the wines made from 50% Grenache and 50% Mourvedre normally aged in oak casks for around one year; because of the high percentage of Mourvedre, it must be kept for a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Berthet-Rayne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975669584096,"sku":"103187","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-berthet-rayne-cotes-du-rhone_1.jpg?v=1663886349"},{"product_id":"domaine-courbis-la-sabarotte-cornas-2016-750ml","title":"Domaine Courbis La Sabarotte Cornas 2016 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLurid bright-rimmed purple. Intensely perfumed, oak-spiced aromas of dark berry liqueur, incense and potpourri are energized by a smoky mineral flourish. Sweet and seamless in the mouth, offering densely packed yet lithe blackberry and cherry-vanilla flavors along with suggestions of candied violet, spicecake and mocha. The floral and mineral notes resonate strongly on an impressively long, penetrating finish that features harmonious tannins. (JR) (6\/2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLastly, the 2016 Cornas La Sabarotte is more plump, rounded, and sexy, with thrilling amounts of plum and black fruits, barbecue smoke, licorice, and spiced meat aromas and flavors. With moderate acidity, a massive, sexy texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, it’s unquestionably one of the most flamboyant, sexy wines in the vintage. (12\/2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e94 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlluring, with a gilding of modern-style mocha and bacon-accented toast that melds perfectly into the core of gently steeped plum and blackberry fruit, while light black olive, anise and juniper notes add range and texture through the finish. (JM) (11\/2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e93 points Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMatured in 85% new oak barriques for 16 months, this is full-bodied, rich and polished. The fruit is very ripe and intense, and the tannins plentiful, with little in terms of grain or fibre to the texture - the effect is glossy and smooth, and it handles its new oak well, only making itself known on the finish. (MW)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Courbis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975671222496,"sku":"103221","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-courbis-la-sabarotte-cornas_1.jpg?v=1663886418"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-beaurenard-chateauneuf-du-pape-2018-750ml","title":"Domaine de Beaurenard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2022 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDomaine de Beaurenard’s flagship wine is a quintessential blend, reflecting all the diversity of the terroir and the perfect synergy that exists between the soils and the grapes. It offers a supple and refined texture associated with a delicate aromatic palette that is the result of a constant quest for freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eD94\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecanter\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDarkly coloured, deeply fruited - a promising start. Dense, concentrated and fairly tannic but with good freshness and great vibrancy of fruit. This has all it needs to age; it promises to be longer lived than most 2018s. The alcohol is the only thing holding it back from very long ageing - will poke out in time. A very good, classic, fresh clean style, not overly polished, but it has more energy than most in this vintage. Biodynamically-grown Grenache (66%), Syrah (15%) and Mourvèdre (10%), the rest being made up of Clairette Rose, Cinsault, Grenache Gris, Terret Noir, Picardan, Picpoul Blanc, Muscardin, Bourboulenc, Picpoul Noir, Vaccarèse, Roussanne, Picpoul Gris, Counoise and Clairette! They are grown on soils that are roughly one third each galets roulés, sand and chalk, and vinified mostly in stainless steel and tronconic wooden vats, then aged in oak barrels of various sizes and ages, including 5% new oak.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWS93\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a rock-solid offering, with a core of dark fresh plum, succulent raspberry and gently steeped blackberry fruit flavors lined with graphite, anise and wood spice accents. Shows solid grip and nice energy for cellaring. Best from 2022 through 2035.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJD91\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA classic beauty, the 2018 Châteauneuf Du Pape has textbook notes of red and black currants, black cherries, scorched earth, and roasted garrigue to go with a medium-bodied, lively, elegant style on the palate that’s very much in the mold of the vintage. With solid mid-palate depth and moderate tannins, it’s already approachable, yet this wine will certainly have 10-15 years of prime drinking ahead of it. It’s a terrific, classic cuvée that I would be happy to have in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Beaurenard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975671353568,"sku":"103225","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/Beaurenard_12070.jpg?v=1663886368"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-beaurenard-rasteau-2018-750ml","title":"Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRasteau 2019 offers intense aromas of black fruit and blueberries, lifted by a touch of spice. The palate is rich in fruit with depth and minerality accompanied by remarkable persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 80% Grenache, 17% Syrah, 3% Mourvedre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJD92\u003cbr\u003e Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two Rasteau from this reference point Châteauneuf du Pape producer. Starting with the 2019 Rasteau, it has plenty of chocolatey black raspberry and cherry fruits as well as loads of minerality, medium body, a ripe yet focused frame, and a great finish. This is classic, powerful Rasteau that’s going to benefit from 1-3 years of bottle age and evolve for a decade. It’s beautifully done. Range: (90-92)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWS91\u003cbr\u003e Wine Spectator\u003cbr\u003e Fresh and focused, with a racy beam of cassis and plum fruit carried by a graphite edge and backed by a mouthwatering anise note on the finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de Beaurenard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975671451872,"sku":"103227","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-beaurenard-rasteau_1.jpg?v=1663886369"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-charbonniere-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-mourre-des-perdrix-2016-750ml","title":"Domaine de la Charbonnière Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Mourre des Perdrix 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e95 points Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Mourre Des Perdrix comes from sandier soils around the estate and is a blend of mostly Grenache, along with 15% each of Syrah and Mourvèdre, and a splash of Cinsault. Its ruby\/plum hue is followed by a soft, supple, seamless 2019 (this cuvée is always the most elegant in the lineup) with lots of kirsch and toasted spice aromas and flavors, medium to full-bodied richness, silky, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's another incredibly seamless wine from this team that can be drunk today or cellared for 15 years or more. While I’ve always loved the wines of Domaine de la Charbonnière, recent vintages are on another level, and I’d unquestionably put the domaine up with the crème de la crème of the appellation today. Run by the Maret family, with consulting advice from Philippe Cambie, Domaine de La Charbonnière produces four cuvées: the Tradition, Mourre des Perdrix, Vieilles Vignes, and the Les Hautes Brusquières. The Mourre des Perdrix comes from more sandy soils just behind the estate and is the same blend as the classic cuvée. This cuvée is always the most seamless and elegant in the lineup. (11\/2021)\u003cbr\u003e 95 points James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototypical Southern Rhone nose of black fruit with orange zest and licorice. Very fresh and spicy palate, in spite of the ripeness and amplitude of the palate. The full tannins are already very well integrated, building steadily at the imposing yet refined finish. Excellent aging potential. A classic GSM (grenache, syrah and mourvedre) Southern Rhone blend. Drink or hold. (2\/2022)\u003cbr\u003e 94 points Wine Spectator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense and brooding, this is packed with tightly coiled layers of black plum and cherry puree, charred garrigue and tar. A distinctly savory wine, with cracked pepper and black tea notes encasing the fruit. Showing somewhat grippy tannins that need time to soften, this wine will benefit from a few years in the cellar. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Best from 2025 through 2040. —J.M. (11\/2022)\u003cbr\u003e 93 points Decanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestrained nose of bramble and plums, with sweet spices undertones and savoury hints. Rich concentration, ripe with a crunchy acidity and firm tannins. Drinking Window 2023 - 2044. (MW) (2\/2022)\u003cbr\u003e 92 points Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually the same assemblage as the traditional bottling (69% Grenache, 15% each Mourvèdre and Syrah, plus 1% Cinsault) but from sandier vineyard parcels, Charbonnière's 2019 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Mourre des Perdrix delivers wonderfully pure cherry fruit that's almost sweet-tasting (it's labeled 16% alcohol), but it's balanced by gentle spice and herbal nuances. It's full-bodied and supple, finishing silky and long, with just a touch of warmth. (JC) (5\/2022)\u003cbr\u003e K\u0026amp;L Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Livingstone Learmonth The Cradle of the Rhone: \"dark red colour; the bouquet is broad, has inner charge, shows herbs, rosemary, accentuated plum airs, beefy tones, a little reduction, so decant it. The palate comes forward without hesitation, the gras firm and prolonged, the tannins well structured but still en route. It’s a grounded but fluid Châteauneuf du Pape, so allow until 2025-26 to integrate and round itself out. It covers the ground fully with thrust, a little power emphasis on the finish. 16°. 2047-49 May 2022.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Charbonnière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975672303840,"sku":"103251","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-la-charbonniere-chateauneuf-du-pape-cuvee-mourre-des-perdrix_1.jpg?v=1663886393"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-charbonniere-domaine-de-la-charbonniere-vacqueyras-2017-750ml","title":"Domaine de la Charbonniere Vacqueyras 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d8a77f aux-appear-watch-animation aux-flip-in-down-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor aux-animated aux-animated-once\" data-id=\"39d8a77f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003eSandy, clay soils with lots of rock on ancient raised river terrace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7ff778 aux-appear-watch-animation aux-flip-in-down-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-woocommerce-product-short-description aux-animated aux-animated-once\" data-id=\"7d7ff778\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"woocommerce-product-short-description.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fruits with lovely touches of violets, black pepper and wild herbs. Medium to full-bodied, with smooth tannins. Lovely fruit and wild herb core and a great finish. A substantial Vacqueyras wine that can be drunk now on its fruit but will be even better 4 to 7 years from the vintage date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Charbonnière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975672336608,"sku":"103253","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-la-charbonniere-domaine-de-la-charbonniere-vacqueyras_1.jpg?v=1663886391"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-guicharde-cotes-du-rhone-2019-750ml","title":"Domaine de la Guicharde Côtes du Rhône Rouge 2020 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"Domaine de la Guicharde","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975672467680,"sku":"103256","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-la-guicharde-cotes-du-rhone_1.jpg?v=1663886394"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-janasse-chateauneuf-du-pape-chaupin-2019-1500ml","title":"Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chaupin 2019 (1500ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautiful bottle, archetype of the appellation, which expresses the quintessence of Grenache in its\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecradle of Châteauneuf du Pape. Between notes of black fruit and violets, this vintage advances in time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewith suppleness, with already melted tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJD98\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI was able to taste the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Cuvée Chaupin on two occasions, rating it one point higher on one of those as well. Incredible notes of red and black fruits, violets, scorched earth, ground pepper, and Provençal garrigue notes define the nose, and it’s a darker, richer, slightly more powerful wine than usual, while still showing the inherent elegance and finesse this cuvée always shows. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following 15-20. Don’t miss it! Rating : 98+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWE98\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Grenache is sourced from the sandy soils of two prized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evineyards, La Janasse and La Crau. Redolent of rose petals, smoky tea leaves and black cherry, the deeply penetrating wine pulsates through a long, long finish. Matured 12 months in large-format wood, it’s pure in fruit and satiny on the palate. Stunning young, the wine should gain complexity through at least 2040 and hold much further still. Editors’ Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eD95\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecanter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmazing aerial freshness to the aromas - somehow both full-bodied but weightless with a perfect balance. This is silky smooth, a very elegant wine with a touch of blackcurrant to the raspberry fruits. The alcohol is warming on the finish however. Parcels of Grenache planted on lieux-dits Chapouin, La Janasse and La Crau, the oldest planted in 1912.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine de la Janasse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975672500448,"sku":"103258","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/domaine-de-la-janasse-chateauneuf-du-pape-chaupin_1_7c70f46a-dceb-4e1a-a755-68297927010b.jpg?v=1663886395"},{"product_id":"domaine-de-la-janasse-chateauneuf-du-pape-vieilles-vignes-2019-750ml","title":"Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAime Sabon established this estate in 1973 when he took over from his father who had spent a lot of time and effort improving fruit quality but always sold the fruit to the local co-operative. The operation of the estate is now in the hands of Aime’s children, Christophe and Isabelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes are 50-80% destemmed. The Grenache gets a short 3-day cold soak then undergoes a lengthy fermentation with daily punch downs before being aged in large foudre to have a slower micro-oxidation. The Syrah and Mourvedre, in contrast, are aged in smaller barrels to allow for more interaction with oxygen so as to mitigate the more tannic structure of these grape varietals. There is only a small portion of new wood.  After 12-14 months the wine is blended and, after a further period in tank, is bottled the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the regular bottling - called Tradition – there is a Cuvee Chaupin, which comes from seven hectares of old vine Grenache aged in foudres and demi-muids, and a Vielles Vignes bottling from six hectares of old vine plantings of all three grape types located in different terroirs so as to complement each other – galets giving breadth and power, sand providing aromatics and fresh acidity, stony red clay providing structure and sandy limestone contributing finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine de la Janasse is an exceptional estate, blessed with a lot of old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck: 97 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch more powerful and closed, the 2020 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes more from the La Crau and La Janasse lieux-dits and is the usual blend of mostly Grenache with a touch of Syrah. Blackberries, graphite, scorched earth, pepper, and sappy garrigue all emerge on the nose, and it's full-bodied, has beautiful concentration, polished tannins, and a great finish. Nothing is out of place, and this perfectly balanced, authoritative, powerful, and incredibly impressive 2020 will benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and evolve for 15-20 years in cold cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ejd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate: 95-98 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot as rich or concentrated as I was expecting the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes still delivers ample layers of dark fruit hints of cola mint and spice elements. It's full-bodied silky and long but it looks to fall short of the quality heights reached by some other recent vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Spectator: 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is brimming with dark cherry blackberry and boysenberry compote flavors that spill forth laced with generous licorice snap tar graphite and black tea notes. A nice tug of iron appears very late on the finish as the fruit lingers on. Grenache Syrah and Mourvèdre. 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