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Domaine Berthoumieu Madiran Cuvée Charles de Batz 2017$21.98Availability:In StockFrom the importer: The domaine’s top red wine is the cuvée Charles de Batz, which was the original name of d'Artignan. The wine is composed of 90% Tannat with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vines that are between 50 and 100 years old. After being completely destemmed, the Cabernet and Tannat are fermented separately in cement tanks. During this time, a bit of micro-oxygenation or microboullage takes place. The wine then goes into oak (50% new) in an underground cellar where it also undergoes malolactic fermentation. After 12 months in wood, it is blended and bottled after a very light filtration.
Very ripe, rich Madiran that takes no prisoners. This wine succeeds in obtaining more fruit than tannin! The color is nearly opaque—wine doesn't get much darker than this. It displays notes of black fruit (blackcurrant and blackberry) along with just a hint of red fruit. There is a cedar-like creaminess to the oak which is extremely well-integrated. Tannins pick up on the finish but, let's face it, this is Madiran and that is to be expected. These tannins seem to dissolve when the wine is matched with richly flavored meats like leg of lamb, duck, goose or game.
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Lionel Faury Condrieu Le Mornieux 2021$59.98Availability:In StockFantastic wine from Lionel Faury reminiscent of Andre Perret's iconic 'Chery' bottling.
Vines planted on steep slopes (with a grade of up to 55%) facing south by south-east. Grapes are hand picked and pressed gently in a pneumatic press. Fermentation in stainless steel cuves. Aged 11 months on lees, 10% new barrels, 30% 2 to 5 year-old barrels, and 60% stainless steel. Le Mornieux is a little river that runs just below their parcel
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Tardieu-Laurent Condrieu 2022$58.98Availability:In StockFrom the lieu-dits Paton, Lys de Volan, la Bonnette, Rochecourbe, Les Rivoires, Merlant
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K Vintners Viognier Yakima Valley Art Den Hoed 2022JD94$19.98Availability:In Stock94 Points! A brilliant expression of the variety, the 2022 Viognier Art Den Hoed Vineyard has tight, almost reductive aromatics of tart apricots, bananas, and salted citrus. It’s pure, medium to full-bodied, has a gorgeous texture, and outstanding length. Coming all from a site in the Yakima Valley and aged in equal parts concrete and used barrels, it will have 2-4 years of prime drinking. It’s one of the finest Viognier outside of Condrieu. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Yves Cuilleron Viognier Vin de Pays Collines Rhodannienes Les Vignes d'a Coté 2022$24.98 As low as $22.48Availability:In StockThe Viognier for this cuvée is sourced from vineyards planted in granite-infused soil in the village of Chavanay. The grapes are fermented with their natural yeasts and done in stainless steel to protect the wine’s freshness. It then sees 6 months in a combination of steel and neutral oak barrels to round out. The result is usually pretty engaging, but in the stellar 2022 vintage Cuilleron absolutely nailed it. Perfectly proportioned, this 14% alcohol white sits comfortably atop the right touch of uplifting acidity. Everything is fresh and expressive, with the subtly meshed peach, honeysuckle and mineral nose a perfect invitation to the peach, pear, spice and faintly honeyed palate.
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Lismore Viognier Estate Reserve 2021NM94VM94$54.98Availability:In Stock94 Points! 'Superb'... - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
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Lismore Viognier Age of Grace 2021VM93+$31.98Availability:In Stock93+ Points! The 2021 Viognier The Age of Grace comes from Sutherland and Bot River, whole bunch pressed with 11 months on the lees using 15% concrete eggs. With pretty white peach and Mirabelle scents on the nose, this takes time to blossom, but it never fully lets go. The palate is medium-bodied with a gorgeous dried apricot, mango and spicebox entry, nothing blowsy here with a very focused, almost understated finish. Excellent. - Neal Martin, Vinous Media
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Remi et Robert Niero Condrieu Cuvee de Chery 2020JD95WA94$64.98Availability:In Stock95 Points! The 2020 Condrieu Chery is slightly more reductive, yet still has brilliant notes of white peach, crushed stone, spice, and honeyed white flowers. Brilliant on the palate as well, with medium-bodied richness, integrated acidity, and a great finish, it's another stunning wine from this estate I'd be thrilled to drink. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Louis Cheze Condrieu Pagus Luminis 2020WS92$39.98Availability:In Stock92 Points! Juicy and ripe, delivering tasty apricot and nectarine notes, with hints of heather, almond and anise through the unctuous finish. - Wine Spectator
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Garzón Tannat Single Vineyard 2018JS94$24.98Availability:In Stock94 Points! Extremely perfumed with violet and blueberry aromas that follow through to a full body with creamy, refined tannins. Wonderful depth, due to the compact fruit and vertical line of tannins. Black pepper to the dark fruit. Better in two or three years. Try after 2022. - JamesSuckling.com
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Garzon Tannat Reserva Uruguay 2019JS91$14.98Availability:In Stock91 Points! A full-bodied red with aromas of black cherries, blackcurrants, violets and black licorice. Tannic and chewy with a firm core of dark fruit. Try from 2023. - JamesSuckling.com
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Domaine Gassier IGP Pays D'Oc Embruns De Viognier 2020JD91$13.98Availability:Out of Stock91 Points! Tasting like a mini-Condrieu (at a fraction of the price), the 2020 IGP Pays D'Oc Embruns De Viognier has lots of tangerine and citrus fruit, medium-bodied richness, a beautiful, fresh, yet still rich and classic Viognier texture, and a touch of spice and minerality on the palate. It’s well worth seeking out and should be enjoyed over the coming year. - Jeb Dunnuck
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Garon Condrieu La Vieille Maison 2019JD97$49.98Availability:In Stock97 Points! Looking first at the two whites, the 2019 Condrieu La Vieille Maison is totally brilliant stuff, the finest Condrieu I've tasted from this family estate. Awesome buttered citrus, nectarines, honeyed orange zest, white flowers, and a beautiful sense of minerality all emerge from the glass. This is followed by a full-bodied, pure, elegant Condrieu that's impeccably balanced, has a clean, crisp texture, and a great finish. It's pure class and up with the big guns in the appellation. Enjoy bottles over the coming 4-6 years. - Jeb Dunnuck Learn MoreHURRY, ONLY 1 LEFT!