Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
Lampe de Méduse, with it's quite perticular shape, is the historic and iconic curve of the house. Since 1950, she reprisents the heart of the production of our property wines. The bottle is the fruit of the reflexion... Read More
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Deep cherry red color. Black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant) combined with sour cherry and raspberry on the nose. Cherry flavors evolve toward peppery, mentholated notes. A hint of cedar rounds out the fruitiness. Silky texture... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Made from a roughly equal blend of organically farmed Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, this wine has the easy grace, luminous flavors, and natural, unpretentious charm that is the very essence of well-made organically produced... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
This French country wine presents brambly berry, cherry, raspberry, spices and black pepper. The aromas of Garrigue (rosemary, thyme and lavender) give minty, herbal notes that are quite refreshing. A delicious, mediumbodied value... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
A pale pink color names this lively and refreshing vin-gris, with raspberry and cherry aromas with floral nuances. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity and lingering finish. Smooth, refreshing in an easy-drinking style.
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
WS 90
Rock Angel is partially barrel fermented in large oak barrels and made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino). This rosé bears a more complex and structured taste profile than Whispering Angel bringing it into a... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
A beautifully pale pink, which is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. Whispering Angel rosé has a Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Ripe and fleshy feel on the palate. This popular rosé wine... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
WS 90
WA 90
Beautiful pale and luminous robe with an eau-de-rose hue. The nose is expressive with notes of apricot and peony. The attack is lively and elegant, with a great freshness that evokes citrus fruits and continues with a nice tension... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 96
Intense ruby red color. The nose combines aromas of black raspberry, blackberry liqueur, minerals, violet and espresso with spellbinding woody notes. This velvety, enveloping and voluptuous wine spreads throughout the mouth, lining... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
WA 95
JD 96-98
Intense ruby red color. The nose combines aromas of kirsch, mocha, cocoa and sweet spices. On the palate this wine is rich, dense with silky tannins. It reveals notes
of ripe fruit and a roasted finish. This wine is powerful and... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
La Brise Marine is a blend of 70% Bourbelenc and 30% Rousanne. Bourbelenc is fermented in stainless steel and spends six months on its fine lees whilst the Roussanne is vinified in oak barriques. The resulting wine has a wonderful... Read More
Varietal: Syrah | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
WA 95+
JD 95-97
The 2021 La Clape Porte Du Ciel comes from the La Clape region of the Languedoc and is another elegant version of this cuvée, offering textbook darker, blue fruits, hints of iodine, chocolate, and peppered meats, as well... Read More
Varietal: Malbec | Location: France - South West France
A marriage of Malbec and Château Leret ‘terroir’, a nose where blackcurrant dominates the red fruit aromas, with shades of liquorice and vanilla. A supple touch on the palate thanks to fine, soft tannins, makes... Read More
Varietal: Syrah | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
The winding road leading to the plots of Syrah vines located on the terraces at the foot of La Livinière gave its name to this expressive vintage with aromas of black fruits and silky tannins. A singular harmony, with echoes... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
WS 92
WA 90-93
JD 94-96
Slightly deeper colored, the 2016 Minervois La Livinière Amandiers might just be the finest vintage of this cuvée to date. Sensational notes of blackberries, scorched earth, wood smoke, and peppery garrigue all emerge... Read More
Varietal: Syrah | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 94
The 2020 Minervois La Livinière Les Planels comes from more hillside parcels in the Minervois and it's 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache. It's crazy good stuff, with lots of black raspberry fruits, some floral, spicy,... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
Shimmering pink with crisp aromas that pack a punch with yellow grapefruit, white currant, blood orange and fresh berries such as raspberry. It’s just as crisp, strong and clean on the palate with a lovely salty and zingy... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
The very essence of Provence, Minuty M wines are selected in the house’s most typical style. They unite freshness and a respect for fruit with intense flavors and a clean finish. A wine that delivers pure pleasure, Minuty... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
A classic Cotes de Provence rosé: dry, crisp, refreshing, full of fruit, and ideal for anytime. Traditional growing methods are given priority and include ploughing to ventilate the soil and using organic farming rather... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
A classic Cotes de Provence rosé: dry, crisp, refreshing, full of fruit, and ideal for anytime. Traditional growing methods are given priority and include ploughing to ventilate the soil and using organic farming rather... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
The color of Classic rosé is quite clear, tending towards a salmon color with bluish reflections. You will enjoy the nose with those citrus notes such as pink grapefruit and English candy. The second nose becomes more complex... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
The Première Rosé displays a beautiful color bright pale pink with shimmer bluish. The nose is flattering, expressive and fresh. With fruity notes of peach white, apricot or lychee. On the palate it is round with... Read More
The Bandol Rosé from Pradeaux is perhaps the most serious wine in this category. Robust, rich, and complex with an ability to age gracefully, this wine is based on Cinsault and Mourvèdre, taking its slight orange... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 91
Based on Syrah and Grenache brought up mostly in concrete tanks, the 2018 Languedoc Prestige comes from older vines and limestone soils not far from the Pic Saint Loup appellation in the Languedoc. Incredibly consistent, it sports... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
The color is a slightly salmon-colored peach-pink. The fine, complex nose reveals notes of exotic fruit (lychee), yellow peach, citrus aromas and white flowers. Long on mouth, this wine seduces with its precision, roundness, fatness... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Named for the sun god of Greek mythology, Helios Blanc lives up to its name with a radiant profile that captures the glow of the sun-drenched Roussillon region of southern France in every sip. Made primarily from Grenache Blanc,... Read More
Varietal: Petit Verdot | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
An exceptional value, showcasing the expertise of the Ournac family in crafting distinctive, high-quality wines. The wine presents a deep, inky purple hue, and on the nose, it offers an inviting bouquet of dark black fruits, spicy... Read More
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Although Pinot Noir came to fame in the cool climate of Burgundy's Côte d'Or, the talented young winemaker Camille Ournac has pulled this delightful Pinot Noir off splendidly at his family winery in Minervois. It... Read More
Varietal: Viognier | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Viognier is a challenging grape to grow outside of the Northern Rhône, but the talented young winemaker Camille Ournac has pulled it off splendidly. Offering excellent length and lift, this delightful Viognier surges with... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 92
A partnership between vignerons, Sebastien Calduch and Jeff Carrel, Domaine d’Ansignan is estate grown wine from three distinct parcels high in the Pyrenees Mountains, at the very end of Occitania. A natural wine with minimal... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - South West France
Opens with an effusively fruity bouquet of ripe plums, wild violets and subtle minerality. On the palate, the fruit is refined and polished, loaded with notes of ripe cherries seasoned by notes of cracked black pepper and Provençal... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - South West France
My pick for Rosé of the Year, the just-released 2023 Borie-Vieille 1910 Rosé is a brilliant effort and a great bargain. It is made in the Gaillac region of southwest France from a distinctive regional blend of the... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
This extremely seductive and digestible bistronomy wine is a balancing act, with an ultra-fine, coated and seductive mouthfeel. Raspberry red color, relatively pale. Gourmet and frank aromas of red fruits, sweet spices, brought... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
With its perfect balance, this fruity and distinguished wine reveals the elegant world of Cébène. It can be enjoyed earlier than our “historical” vintages. Ruby color with a bright and frank shine. On... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Strong ruby, purple reflections, broad bright rim. Fresh red cherry fruit layer with sweet wood savouriness, nuances of vanilla, light nougat, a hint of pipe tobacco. Juicy, silky texture, delicate tannins, red berry confit, seems... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Strong ruby, purple reflections, broad bright rim. Fresh red cherry fruit layer with sweet wood savouriness, nuances of vanilla, light nougat, a hint of pipe tobacco. Juicy, silky texture, delicate tannins, red berry confit, seems... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - Provence
One of France’s last undiscovered treasures, I cannot recall a single wine from France or any other place that’s quite like Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc. While the vast majority of France’s finest wines are powerful... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
“Comfort on a cold winter night. Full-bodied flavors of red fruit with a kick of spice notes and floral aromas to warm you up and remind you spring is coming. Great with grilled meats or flavorful hearty vegetarian dishes.”... Read More
The red Grenache brings vigor, degree and a beautiful dress with golden ruby colors, completed by the Cinsault which perfumes it with flavors of red fruits and gives it an exceptional very particular finesse, and a touch of Mourvèdre.... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Reflecting Domaine Grier's Grand Cru-level of winemaking, this polished, Rhône-style blend of 35% Syrah, 35% Carignan, and 30% Grenache surges from the glass with a captivating mix of fresh berry fruit and spice, with... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Even more polished than its worthy predecessors, the 2021 Galamus wafts from the glass with a captivating mix of fresh berry fruit and spice with underlying notes of mineral and Provençal herbs, gracefully seasoned by subtle,... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - South West France
A perennial CW customer favorite, the Domaine Guillaman Blanc offers a newly refined blend of 80% Colombard and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Offering exuberant flavors and aromas of grapefruit, lychee, passion fruit, and white flowers,... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - South West France
The dress is pale pink and shiny. The nose delivers powerful aromas of crushed strawberries and citrus fruits.
The attack full of freshness is maintained in the mouth, coated with fat and fine and delicate aromas of fruit; in... Read More
Varietal: Chardonnay | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Its color is brilliant, its nose combines aromas of white-fleshed fruits and aniseed notes. The mouth is round and suave. It is also powerful and generous,
supported by a lovely freshness.
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
WA 90
Tasted twice, two months apart, with consistent notes, the 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors is a 70-30 blend of Syrah and Grenache, aged in demi-muids and concrete tanks, respectively. There's a hint of peppermint,... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Cuvée Centenaire takes its name from the 100-year-old vines of Grenache Blanc and Gris Jean-Marc Lafage farms just a few kilometers from the Mediterranean on gravelly clay soils. One of the greatest white wine values in... Read More
Varietal: Grenache | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
WA 88-90
Bright ruby color. Ripe wine, loaded with red fruits on the nose. The mouth feel is concentrate, with soft tannins, and tastes of raspberry, cassis, blueberries and blackberries, with a great length.
Varietal: Chardonnay | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Chardonnay shows up in some remarkable places but few as breathtaking as the Roussillon where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. From vineyards just a stone's throw from the beach and within view of the historic Mont Canigou,... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Named after an old estate located in the heart of Domaine Lafage, Mas Miraflors, the Miraflors Rosé is sourced from old vines of Grenache Gris and Noir, some nearing 80 years old, planted near the Mediterranean. Added to... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
A joint venture between Eric Solomon and Jean-Marc Lafage, Tessellae old vines is assembled from vineyards on schist that Jean-Marc Lafage farms near Maury in the Agly valley. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre,... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
V 93
The 2022 Rosé Château de Selle Cru Classé opens with a striking bouquet, blending dusty dried flowers with ginger, a spritz of lemon and crushed apples. It’s supple and soothing to the senses, with a... Read More
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: France - Vin de France
A classic Burgundy style Pinot Noir with bright red fruit notes of fresh cherry and strawberries. It is bright and smooth in the mouth with nice freshness and layers of flavor delivering excellent length on the palate.... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 92-94
Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.
The 2019 Bandol from La Bastide Blanche has an aromatic, elegant bouquet boasting a Mourvèdre-driven set of aromas with hints of tobacco, spices, wild berries and anise. Full-bodied, it features perfectly ripe tannins and... Read More
Varietal: Picpoul | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Pale yellow color with green tints. Fresh and fine aromas of grapefruit and exotic fruit. Lime flavors, with typical focusing acidity, are hallmarks of Picpoul. Our best value, this wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally.... Read More
Varietal: Merlot | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Deep garnet-red colour with purple reflections. Aromas of blackcurrant, liquorice and blackberry. Round and full mouth with pepper and laurel. Powerful and silky, the tannins are pleasantly supple.
Varietal: Viognier | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Generous nose with aromas of apricot, yellow fruit and elderflower. The apricot and mirabelle plum aromas detected on the nose are magnified on the palate. A touch of delicate minerality reinforces its long-lasting aromas.... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
The warm and gentle Mediterranean climate here in Costières de Nîmes offers the ideal growing conditions for grape varieties like Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, but is perhaps less well known for the production... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Provence
Distinctive and harmonious, this striking Provence rosé offers complexity, intrigue, and pleasure. It deftly combines light-as-a-cloud Provence elegance with a lavish abundance of ripe melon, strawberry, and intricate pomegranate... Read More
Intense on the nose with yellow peaches, nectarines, pear, melon and a hint of almond flowers. A round and delicious mouthfeel, with nice length and a great freshness. Delicate notes of frangipane, vineyard peach and citrus. An... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Modern and dry sparkling wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. Blanc de Blancs is made from Chardonnay & Colombard, giving tones of crispy Granny Smith apples, honey and lime. A youthful and elegant Chardonnay blend... Read More
A silky, mature and dry red wine from Saint-Chinian in South of France, harvest in 2020. GSM is characterized by its acidity and earthy notes with fruity touches. GSM is made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre & Carignan,... Read More
Varietal: Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
Silky, well-balanced and rather dry sparkling rosé from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. The sparkling rosé is made from a lively blend of Chardonnay & Syrah which creates tones of summer berries, green... Read More
Varietal: White Blend | Location: France - South West France
The Sauvignon with exotic passion fruit and a little kumquat is complemented by citrus blossoms from the Gros Manseng. Incredibly juicy with plenty of movement on the palate, it is the perfect entertainer for long summer evenings.... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 91
Although winemaker Jean-Luc Thunevin came to fame in Bordeaux, his Cuvée Constance from the Côtes du Roussillon in the South of France is a long-term CW customer favorite due to its exceptional quality and value.... Read More
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
JD 93
I am not here to review my wine pick for this month; Jeb Dunnuck (93pts.) and many others have already taken care of that. I am here to let you know that if you like red and black fruit with a balance of pepper, licorice and vanilla... Read More
Varietal: Red Blend | Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon
This sweet wine aged in an airtight environment protected from antioxidants retains all of its fruit and balance thanks to its residual sugar levels. As an aperitif or to accompany a dessert, although it is particularly good with... Read More