French Red Rhone

James Suckling ReviewRated 97Very dense black-fruit aromas, but also licorice, an entire microcosm of spice and a whiff of smoked bacon. Very dense and meaty with an incredible tannin structure that enables this to be simultaneously very big and elegant...

James Suckling ReviewRated 94A blend of Le Méal (structure) and Les Bessards (flesh), the dark granitic stony influence is striking with smoky, dark stony minerals and peppery nuances. The fruit is in the blackberry, raspberry and red plum spectrum. The...

Jeb Dunnuck ReviewRated 95Checking in as a blend of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre, and the rest a handful of varieties, the 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape was brought up in a mix of foudre and older barrels. This deep ruby/purple-hued effort has a...

Decanter Magazine ReviewRated 90Deep red cherry and spiced berry notes on the nose. This has a nice mouthfeel where the soft tannins subtly coat the mouth. There's spice and soft, chewy, jammy fruit on the palate. It's not overly layered but it's...

Wine Spectator ReviewRated 95Fresh and ripe, with a delicious mix of blueberry, blackberry and cherry fruit flavors that is carried by juicy acidity and backed by fruitcake, floral and iron notes through the finish. This has detail and length, with the...

Jeb Dunnuck ReviewRated 90Almost all Syrah (there's a splash of Grenache), the 2019 Cotes Du Rhone Domaine D'Andezon reveals a dense purple color as well as ripe plum and blackberry fruits intermixed with notes of bacon fat, ground pepper, and garrigue...

Wine Tasting NotesBeautiful deep red color with purple hues. The wine is clear and bright. The nose is very open, expressive. Black fruit nose first and sweet spices. The second nose is even sweeter with blackberry jellies notes that give a lot of greed...

Wine Spectator ReviewRated 95This bursts forth with delicious crushed plum, cherry puree and raspberry coulis notes that stretch out slowly through the lengthy, anise- and black tea–infused finish. Not shy with its fruit, but this has more than enough...

Wine Tasting NotesAppearance :Deep ruby color.Nose : Intense nose of red fruits and spices (pepper, thyme).Palate : Fruity palate with silky tannins and notes of liquorice. Long mouthfeel.Food pairing : Red meat, game, stew and cheese.Grenache Noir,...

VinoUS Media ReviewRated 91Glistening violet. Smoke- and mineral-accented cherry and black raspberry scents are complemented by suggestions of tobacco, violet and cracked pepper. Silky in texture and lively on the palate, offering gently sweet dark...

Wine Advocate ReviewRated 95As I stated last year, there is no Hommage a Jacques Perrin in 2006, but Beaucastel's 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape is performing even better from bottle than it did last year. Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big,...

Wine Spectator ReviewRated 92Lively, with a mix of damson plum and bitter cherry notes lined with sanguine and iron hints. An understated style, but this has range and is sneaky long, with dried savory and bay leaf details on the finish. Best from 2021...