Rhône
The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.
The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.
The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.
In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.
The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.
Rhône
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Bottled a month ago, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Coudoulet sports a vivid ruby hue and is a blend of 30% each of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, with the balance Cinsault. It’s a ripe, rounded, medium to full-bodied effort that has lots of ripe red and blue fruits as well as notes of peppery garrigue and leather. Drink this juicy, elegant Côtes Du Rhône over the coming decade.Inc. GSTSG$949.26 -
Famille Perrin Tasting note: A fabulous year for the reds of Coudoulet of Beaucastel. Full-bodied, lush, velvety in texture, featuring notes cherry and plum paste, laced with stony minerality and garrigue accents. Very balanced wine with beautiful tannins. The finish has great length and very complex.Inc. GSTSG$687.57 -
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Rivaling the 2015, if not even better (time will tell), the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Louis Belle is a rock star of a Crozes-Hermitage, revealing a dense purple color as well as fabulous crème de cassis and blackberry fruits interwoven with peppered beef, violets, new leather, and flowers. The real deal, it's concentrated and full-bodied, with wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has a pure, polished, almost modern edge, yet it brings plenty of background meaty, bloody, black olive notes with time in the glass and is pure Crozes-Hermitage gold. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years.Inc. GSTSG$429.90 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A powerful, full-bodied, straight-up awesome wine, the 2018 Hermitage from Domaine Belle comes from the more limestone soils of the Les Murets lieu-dit and spent more than two years in barrel. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a smorgasbord-like array of kirsch, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, violets, ground pepper, and cured meats. With full-bodied richness, a rich, opulent, incredibly sexy texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, we're in blockbuster territory, and along with the 2017, it's the finest Hermitage I've tasted from this domaine. It has another 15-20 years (probably longer) of prime drinking.Inc. GSTSG$743.82 -
Wine Advocate (94-97)
A 60-40 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from Péléat, the 2018 Hermitage Blanc is a powerhouse white Hermitage. Barrel fermented and aged in two-thirds new oak, it's full-bodied, rich and broad, loaded with honeyed notes of pear, melon and citrus yet comes across as balanced, with a long, refreshing finish. Tasted blind on another occasion, I liked it less, finding it slightly tropical and confected and shorter on the finish, but otherwise similar (91 - 93).Inc. GSTSG$838.71 -
Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip.
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Indulge in the compelling experience of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010, a handcrafted French wine known for its incredible depth and charisma. A product of the eminent Rhone Valley, this well-aged fine wine is the masterpiece of renowned winemaker, Bernard Burgaud, who ardently upholds the traditional winemaking processes.
Grown in iron-rich vineyards that lend the grapes their resilient character, Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010 benefits from the meticulous vinification, including a fermentation period sustained for almost three weeks. The wine is then matured in oak barrels for nearly 24 months, culminating in the creation of a profound and layered vintage.
With its seductive notes of black cherries, smoked earth, and a hint of spice, the Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010 is nothing less than a sensory delight. A testament to Burgaud's exceptional expertise, this wine is an opulent embodiment of the prestigious Cote Rotie terroir.
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Experience a true gamut of sumptuous heady flavours with the absolutely stunning Bernard Faurie Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard 2020. Bernard Faurie, celebrated for his authenticity and tradition, uses two of the most distinguished plots in Hermitage, Greffieux and Bessard, to carefully cultivate the Syrah grapes that passionately express the terroir's granitic character. During the winemaking process, the grapes undergo whole-cluster fermentation and mature for up to 18 months in aged barrels, imparting depth and complexity to the wine.
This noteworthy Rhône wine emanates entrancing aromas of dark fruit, black pepper, and floral notes. Well-structured tannins lend themselves to a full-bodied palate, unfolding layers of blackberry, cassis, spicy oak, and mineral nuances. A lingering finish ensures the remarkable taste of the Bernard Faurie Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard 2020 remains unforgettable. This wine is a marvellous exposition of Bernard Faurie's unwavering dedication to preserving Hermitage's prestigious legacy.
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Vinous (91-93)
Shimmering violet color. Primary red and blue fruit aromas, along with suggestions of olive, smoked meat and cracked pepper. Offers fleshy, appealingly sweet cherry and blackberry flavors that turn spicier and firm up through the back half. Subtly chewy tannins add grip to a long, smoky finish that leaves cherry and spice notes behind.Inc. GSTSG$417.91 -
Introducing the magnificent masterpiece by Domaine Bernard Gripa, the Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021. Hailing from the renowned Rhone region of France, this distinctive white wine distinctly expresses terroir. It is crafted from 100% Marsanne grapes, grown on south-facing, terraced vineyards located at the foot of the Saint Péray, a symbol of the exceptional terroir.
The producer, Bernard Gripa, is celebrated for his virtuosity in producing wines that balance richness and delicacy effectively. The Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021 echoes this signature style, offering a harmonious blend of intensity and complexity. On the nose, it reveals aromatic blossoms and ripe stone fruit, while the palate delights with lively minerality and a plush, long-lasting finish.
This exemplary wine promises an unforgettable experience for discerning aficionados. Savour the regality of Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021, a landmark white wine in the Rhone's illustrious lineage.
Inc. GSTSG$427.72 -
Vinous (93-94)
An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, potpourri and olive paste, and a mineral flourish lends vivacity. Shows impressive depth and energy on the palate, offering sharply focused blueberry, cherry preserve, spicecake and candied violet flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows an appealingly light touch for its heft, and finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying fine delineation and firm mineral thrust. 70% whole clusters; raised in demi-muids, most of them neutral.Inc. GSTSG$691.50 -
Vinous (94)
Glass-staining ruby. Pungent aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat, potpourri and black pepper. Offers densely packed cassis, bitter cherry and candied violet flavors that show fine definition and are braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. The licorice, cassis and floral notes repeat on a long, spice- and mineral-accented finish that features youthfully chewy tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate.Inc. GSTSG$746.00 -
Vinous (91)
(mostly grenache, with mourvedre, syrah and cinsault): Saturated ruby. Blackberry, cherry and lavender on the intensely perfumed, spicy nose and in the mouth. Deep and expansive, with impressive back-end punch and slow-building smokiness. The spice and floral notes carry through a long, sweet, gently tannic finish. Decant this one if you can't resist opening a bottle now.Inc. GSTSG$399.38 -
Wine Advocate (93)
A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar.Inc. GSTSG$1,002.58 -
Wine Advocate (93)
A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar.Inc. GSTSG$601.03 -
Vinous (92)
Deep ruby-red. Ripe, spice-accented red and dark berry scents, along with hints of succulent herbs and flowers. Broad and fleshy on entry, offering appealingly sweet cherry and black raspberry flavors that tighten up through the midpalate. Smooth, even tannins build on a long, spicy finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes.Inc. GSTSG$446.25 -
Vinous (93)
Bright violet. Expressive aromas of cherry cola, red berries, pungent herbs and lavender, plus a hint of smoked meat in the background. Shows strong, energetic lift to the bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors, which turn sweeter through the back half. Closes with strong tenacity and interwoven tannins that lend discreet, firming grip.Inc. GSTSG$828.18 -
Vinous (93)
Bright violet. Expressive aromas of cherry cola, red berries, pungent herbs and lavender, plus a hint of smoked meat in the background. Shows strong, energetic lift to the bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors, which turn sweeter through the back half. Closes with strong tenacity and interwoven tannins that lend discreet, firming grip.Inc. GSTSG$435.35 -
Wine Advocate (96)
There are 10,000 bottles of the stunning 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père, which is good news for lovers of 100% Grenache. Drawn from a single parcel in the lieu-dit of Gardiole (mostly sandy soils), half of the fruit was destemmed. It's full-bodied and concentrated but silky and refined, with scintillating purity of cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by crisp acids and enlivening hints of orange zest on the long, reverberating finish. It's a terrific value that should drink well for more than a decade.Inc. GSTSG$532.33 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Almost all Grenache (there are splashes of Cinsault and Clairette), the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape A La Gloire De Mon Grand-Père was 50% destemmed and brought up in a mix of foudres and demi-muids. It has a riper, sexy bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, toasted spices, dried flowers, and sweet Provençal garrigue to go with a full-bodied, beautifully textured, seamless style on the palate. It still has a classic feel, yet there’s certainly more fruit and opulence here compared to the more concentrated, masculine style of the Chante Le Merle cuvée. This beauty is going to drink nicely right out of the gate and cruise for 15-20 years as well.Inc. GSTSG$448.40 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The all whole-bunch 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes is 85% Grenache, with the balance a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah. The vines are all 80 to 90 years old, selected from parcels in Brusquières, Gardiole, Mont-Redon and Pignan. Glorious raspberry and cherry fruit picks up hints of mint and some stemmy notes, but they're remarkably well-integrated and should be completely absorbed within a couple of years. Full-bodied, rich and creamy in texture, this tour de force remains lively, silky and long on the finish. With 1,000 cases produced, it should be reasonably priced and reasonably available—an increasingly rare combination in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.Inc. GSTSG$1,414.56 -
Wine Advocate (97-99)
I was blown away by the prodigious fruit in the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes. Quantities are only maybe half of the 2016, so you can imagine how concentrated and rich this baby is. Waves of raspberry and cherry fruit are seductive on the nose, then crash over the palate with a tsunami of concentration and power. If time in the cellar can coax some additional elegance out of the wine, it could be a candidate for perfection.Inc. GSTSG$532.33 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Moving to the old vine cuvée, which is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes reveals a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a richer, slightly more powerful bouquet of blackcurrants, jammy black cherries, roasted garrigue, black licorice, and assorted background notes of spicy meatiness. It’s full-bodied and has a beautiful mid-palate, building tannins, and a great finish. This is another classic yet ripe, pure, and beautifully balanced wine from this estate that will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years or more.Inc. GSTSG$988.37 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Moving to the old vine cuvée, which is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes reveals a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a richer, slightly more powerful bouquet of blackcurrants, jammy black cherries, roasted garrigue, black licorice, and assorted background notes of spicy meatiness. It’s full-bodied and has a beautiful mid-palate, building tannins, and a great finish. This is another classic yet ripe, pure, and beautifully balanced wine from this estate that will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years or more.Inc. GSTSG$555.22 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Folie might not match the magical 2016, but it’s no less a brilliant wine with a subtle modern style in its black raspberry, kirsch liqueur, cassis, peppery garrigue, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. Always the most modern style cuvée in the lineup (it sees a small amount of new oak), it nevertheless never loses its Southern Rhône soul and is full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, with ripe, seamless tannins and a great finish. This wine is roughly 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre that was all destemmed. It should drink well with 2-3 years of bottle age and keep nicely for 15 years or more in cold cellars.Inc. GSTSG$606.45 -
Introducing the exquisite Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021. This distinguished white wine is produced within the celebrated Clos la Roquète vineyard, in France’s iconic Rhône region. The Brunier family, distinguished vignerons since the 19th century, artfully blend regional varietals Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc to create this masterpiece. Profoundly alluring, this unique wine captures the vibrant intensity of mother nature.
The 2021 batch illustrates the winemaker's refined touch. Lower yield grape selection and meticulous fermentation in oak foudres confer unparalleled structure, depth, and a peerlessly smooth finish. Delicate aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and minerality typify the palate, leading to a perfectly balanced, fresh and complex finish.
Beyond painting an authentic portrait of the sun-drenched Southern Rhône terroir, the Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021 is a testament to the Brunier family's enduring legacy and passion for viniculture.
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Jeb Dunnuck (91)
Bottled a month ago, the 2020 Côtes Du Rhône Coudoulet sports a vivid ruby hue and is a blend of 30% each of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, with the balance Cinsault. It’s a ripe, rounded, medium to full-bodied effort that has lots of ripe red and blue fruits as well as notes of peppery garrigue and leather. Drink this juicy, elegant Côtes Du Rhône over the coming decade.In BondSG$760.00 -
Famille Perrin Tasting note: A fabulous year for the reds of Coudoulet of Beaucastel. Full-bodied, lush, velvety in texture, featuring notes cherry and plum paste, laced with stony minerality and garrigue accents. Very balanced wine with beautiful tannins. The finish has great length and very complex.In BondSG$512.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)
Rivaling the 2015, if not even better (time will tell), the 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Louis Belle is a rock star of a Crozes-Hermitage, revealing a dense purple color as well as fabulous crème de cassis and blackberry fruits interwoven with peppered beef, violets, new leather, and flowers. The real deal, it's concentrated and full-bodied, with wonderful tannins, flawless balance, and a great finish. It has a pure, polished, almost modern edge, yet it brings plenty of background meaty, bloody, black olive notes with time in the glass and is pure Crozes-Hermitage gold. Drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years.In BondSG$335.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A powerful, full-bodied, straight-up awesome wine, the 2018 Hermitage from Domaine Belle comes from the more limestone soils of the Les Murets lieu-dit and spent more than two years in barrel. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a smorgasbord-like array of kirsch, jammy blackberries, acacia flowers, violets, ground pepper, and cured meats. With full-bodied richness, a rich, opulent, incredibly sexy texture, sweet tannins, and a great finish, we're in blockbuster territory, and along with the 2017, it's the finest Hermitage I've tasted from this domaine. It has another 15-20 years (probably longer) of prime drinking.In BondSG$623.00 -
Wine Advocate (94-97)
A 60-40 blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from Péléat, the 2018 Hermitage Blanc is a powerhouse white Hermitage. Barrel fermented and aged in two-thirds new oak, it's full-bodied, rich and broad, loaded with honeyed notes of pear, melon and citrus yet comes across as balanced, with a long, refreshing finish. Tasted blind on another occasion, I liked it less, finding it slightly tropical and confected and shorter on the finish, but otherwise similar (91 - 93).In BondSG$716.00 -
Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip.
In BondSG$993.00 -
Indulge in the compelling experience of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010, a handcrafted French wine known for its incredible depth and charisma. A product of the eminent Rhone Valley, this well-aged fine wine is the masterpiece of renowned winemaker, Bernard Burgaud, who ardently upholds the traditional winemaking processes.
Grown in iron-rich vineyards that lend the grapes their resilient character, Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010 benefits from the meticulous vinification, including a fermentation period sustained for almost three weeks. The wine is then matured in oak barrels for nearly 24 months, culminating in the creation of a profound and layered vintage.
With its seductive notes of black cherries, smoked earth, and a hint of spice, the Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 2010 is nothing less than a sensory delight. A testament to Burgaud's exceptional expertise, this wine is an opulent embodiment of the prestigious Cote Rotie terroir.
In BondSG$427.00 -
Experience a true gamut of sumptuous heady flavours with the absolutely stunning Bernard Faurie Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard 2020. Bernard Faurie, celebrated for his authenticity and tradition, uses two of the most distinguished plots in Hermitage, Greffieux and Bessard, to carefully cultivate the Syrah grapes that passionately express the terroir's granitic character. During the winemaking process, the grapes undergo whole-cluster fermentation and mature for up to 18 months in aged barrels, imparting depth and complexity to the wine.
This noteworthy Rhône wine emanates entrancing aromas of dark fruit, black pepper, and floral notes. Well-structured tannins lend themselves to a full-bodied palate, unfolding layers of blackberry, cassis, spicy oak, and mineral nuances. A lingering finish ensures the remarkable taste of the Bernard Faurie Hermitage Greffieux-Bessard 2020 remains unforgettable. This wine is a marvellous exposition of Bernard Faurie's unwavering dedication to preserving Hermitage's prestigious legacy.
In BondSG$2,130.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
Shimmering violet color. Primary red and blue fruit aromas, along with suggestions of olive, smoked meat and cracked pepper. Offers fleshy, appealingly sweet cherry and blackberry flavors that turn spicier and firm up through the back half. Subtly chewy tannins add grip to a long, smoky finish that leaves cherry and spice notes behind.In BondSG$324.00 -
Introducing the magnificent masterpiece by Domaine Bernard Gripa, the Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021. Hailing from the renowned Rhone region of France, this distinctive white wine distinctly expresses terroir. It is crafted from 100% Marsanne grapes, grown on south-facing, terraced vineyards located at the foot of the Saint Péray, a symbol of the exceptional terroir.
The producer, Bernard Gripa, is celebrated for his virtuosity in producing wines that balance richness and delicacy effectively. The Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021 echoes this signature style, offering a harmonious blend of intensity and complexity. On the nose, it reveals aromatic blossoms and ripe stone fruit, while the palate delights with lively minerality and a plush, long-lasting finish.
This exemplary wine promises an unforgettable experience for discerning aficionados. Savour the regality of Bernard Gripa Saint Peray Les Figuiers 2021, a landmark white wine in the Rhone's illustrious lineage.
In BondSG$333.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
An expansive bouquet evokes ripe black/blue fruits, potpourri and olive paste, and a mineral flourish lends vivacity. Shows impressive depth and energy on the palate, offering sharply focused blueberry, cherry preserve, spicecake and candied violet flavors supported by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows an appealingly light touch for its heft, and finishes on a gently tannic note, displaying fine delineation and firm mineral thrust. 70% whole clusters; raised in demi-muids, most of them neutral.In BondSG$575.00 -
Vinous (94)
Glass-staining ruby. Pungent aromas of ripe black and blue fruits, licorice, smoked meat, potpourri and black pepper. Offers densely packed cassis, bitter cherry and candied violet flavors that show fine definition and are braced by an undercurrent of juicy acidity. The licorice, cassis and floral notes repeat on a long, spice- and mineral-accented finish that features youthfully chewy tannins and a hint of bitter chocolate.In BondSG$625.00 -
Vinous (91)
(mostly grenache, with mourvedre, syrah and cinsault): Saturated ruby. Blackberry, cherry and lavender on the intensely perfumed, spicy nose and in the mouth. Deep and expansive, with impressive back-end punch and slow-building smokiness. The spice and floral notes carry through a long, sweet, gently tannic finish. Decant this one if you can't resist opening a bottle now.In BondSG$307.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar.In BondSG$801.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
A terrific example of this bottling, the 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Tradition is a blend of 75% Grenache, 12% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah and tiny amounts of Cinsault, Counoise and Vaccarèse. About 40% was destemmed in this textbook vintage, the fruit coming from 40 different parcels around the appellation. Floral and raspberry notes emerge on the nose, while the palate is full-bodied but silky textured, ending on subtle shadings of Provence herbs and licorice. It's a relative bargain that's easy to drink now, but it should easily go a decade or more in a cool cellar.In BondSG$492.00 -
Vinous (92)
Deep ruby-red. Ripe, spice-accented red and dark berry scents, along with hints of succulent herbs and flowers. Broad and fleshy on entry, offering appealingly sweet cherry and black raspberry flavors that tighten up through the midpalate. Smooth, even tannins build on a long, spicy finish that strongly echoes the berry and floral notes.In BondSG$350.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright violet. Expressive aromas of cherry cola, red berries, pungent herbs and lavender, plus a hint of smoked meat in the background. Shows strong, energetic lift to the bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors, which turn sweeter through the back half. Closes with strong tenacity and interwoven tannins that lend discreet, firming grip.In BondSG$641.00 -
Vinous (93)
Bright violet. Expressive aromas of cherry cola, red berries, pungent herbs and lavender, plus a hint of smoked meat in the background. Shows strong, energetic lift to the bitter cherry and black raspberry flavors, which turn sweeter through the back half. Closes with strong tenacity and interwoven tannins that lend discreet, firming grip.In BondSG$340.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
There are 10,000 bottles of the stunning 2016 Châteauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de Mon Grand-Père, which is good news for lovers of 100% Grenache. Drawn from a single parcel in the lieu-dit of Gardiole (mostly sandy soils), half of the fruit was destemmed. It's full-bodied and concentrated but silky and refined, with scintillating purity of cherry and raspberry fruit, backed by crisp acids and enlivening hints of orange zest on the long, reverberating finish. It's a terrific value that should drink well for more than a decade.In BondSG$427.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Almost all Grenache (there are splashes of Cinsault and Clairette), the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape A La Gloire De Mon Grand-Père was 50% destemmed and brought up in a mix of foudres and demi-muids. It has a riper, sexy bouquet of kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, toasted spices, dried flowers, and sweet Provençal garrigue to go with a full-bodied, beautifully textured, seamless style on the palate. It still has a classic feel, yet there’s certainly more fruit and opulence here compared to the more concentrated, masculine style of the Chante Le Merle cuvée. This beauty is going to drink nicely right out of the gate and cruise for 15-20 years as well.In BondSG$350.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The all whole-bunch 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes is 85% Grenache, with the balance a mix of Mourvèdre and Syrah. The vines are all 80 to 90 years old, selected from parcels in Brusquières, Gardiole, Mont-Redon and Pignan. Glorious raspberry and cherry fruit picks up hints of mint and some stemmy notes, but they're remarkably well-integrated and should be completely absorbed within a couple of years. Full-bodied, rich and creamy in texture, this tour de force remains lively, silky and long on the finish. With 1,000 cases produced, it should be reasonably priced and reasonably available—an increasingly rare combination in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.In BondSG$1,175.00 -
Wine Advocate (97-99)
I was blown away by the prodigious fruit in the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes. Quantities are only maybe half of the 2016, so you can imagine how concentrated and rich this baby is. Waves of raspberry and cherry fruit are seductive on the nose, then crash over the palate with a tsunami of concentration and power. If time in the cellar can coax some additional elegance out of the wine, it could be a candidate for perfection.In BondSG$427.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Moving to the old vine cuvée, which is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes reveals a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a richer, slightly more powerful bouquet of blackcurrants, jammy black cherries, roasted garrigue, black licorice, and assorted background notes of spicy meatiness. It’s full-bodied and has a beautiful mid-palate, building tannins, and a great finish. This is another classic yet ripe, pure, and beautifully balanced wine from this estate that will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years or more.In BondSG$784.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (94-96)
Moving to the old vine cuvée, which is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Mourvèdre, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes reveals a deeper ruby/purple color as well as a richer, slightly more powerful bouquet of blackcurrants, jammy black cherries, roasted garrigue, black licorice, and assorted background notes of spicy meatiness. It’s full-bodied and has a beautiful mid-palate, building tannins, and a great finish. This is another classic yet ripe, pure, and beautifully balanced wine from this estate that will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and keep for 15+ years or more.In BondSG$448.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95-97)
The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape La Folie might not match the magical 2016, but it’s no less a brilliant wine with a subtle modern style in its black raspberry, kirsch liqueur, cassis, peppery garrigue, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. Always the most modern style cuvée in the lineup (it sees a small amount of new oak), it nevertheless never loses its Southern Rhône soul and is full-bodied, flawlessly balanced, with ripe, seamless tannins and a great finish. This wine is roughly 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre that was all destemmed. It should drink well with 2-3 years of bottle age and keep nicely for 15 years or more in cold cellars.In BondSG$495.00 -
Introducing the exquisite Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021. This distinguished white wine is produced within the celebrated Clos la Roquète vineyard, in France’s iconic Rhône region. The Brunier family, distinguished vignerons since the 19th century, artfully blend regional varietals Grenache Blanc, Clairette, and Bourboulenc to create this masterpiece. Profoundly alluring, this unique wine captures the vibrant intensity of mother nature.
The 2021 batch illustrates the winemaker's refined touch. Lower yield grape selection and meticulous fermentation in oak foudres confer unparalleled structure, depth, and a peerlessly smooth finish. Delicate aromas of honeysuckle, white peach and minerality typify the palate, leading to a perfectly balanced, fresh and complex finish.
Beyond painting an authentic portrait of the sun-drenched Southern Rhône terroir, the Brunier Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Clos Roquete 2021 is a testament to the Brunier family's enduring legacy and passion for viniculture.
In BondSG$801.00
