Red

Organic / Natural

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Organically farmed Syrah from the lieu-dit "Les Picheres", less than 2km from the vines of Domaine Alain Graillot in Crozes Hermitage. Vinified with thirty percent whole cluster, semi carbonic maceration, and aged in old neutral barrels from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti.

The bouquet is enchanting, a dazzling display of white flowers, bramble fruit, and a slight note of baking spice. The fruit is lush and plush and feels incredible on the palate (semi-carbonic maceration at play). The finish is silky smooth showing great balance and drinkability. Equis is a joyful, playful wine that doesn't take itself too seriously and yet presents enough layers to keep the most classic plates engaged. This is a crowd pleaser for sure!

Maxime Graillot, the son of iconic Crozes-Hermitage producer Alain Grailliot.
100% Syrah
40+ year old vines
From the lieu-dit ?????Les Picheres?????, less than 2km from the vines of Domaine Alain Graillot
Rocky gravel terroir
30% whole cluster
Indigenous yeast
Aged in older barrels

This deep and rich Hermitage, from a family run operation, displays smoked cherry and berry plus dark roasted coffee, iron and red meat on the nose.? On the palate the wine is exceptionally chewy, with cassis, orange rind, and chocolate notes backed by bacon, iron and smoke tones. Excellent acidity and density make this is well-structured Hermitage worthy of additional aging to fully reveal itself.? Decant for at least an hour to serve now. - PJ

Organic

Although fermented in concrete, this is a fuller styled Cotes du Rhone with a good proportion of Syrah. Surprisingly serious for this price point.

Lionel Faury took control of his family estate just over ten years ago, farming vines on the steep terraces of the Northern Rhone. Fruit for his Saint-Joseph macerates for 15-20 days and is aged for 12 months in oak, creating an aromatic and complex wine full of cassis, blackberry, and red fruit flavors. Fine tannins and zesty acidity make this wine extremely versatile on the table, as well as a solid addition to any cellar.

Organic / Biodynamic

Mistral is our signature cuvee, a classic Southern Rhone blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Rousanne showcasing the complex expression of our old vines and terroir. Situated in Sainte-Cécile-Les-Vignes, Domaine Rouge-Bleu follows biodynamic principles on all of its 8.5ha, of which half rest in the Côtes du Rhône Villages appellation. Our low yields are the natural outcome of old, deep-rooted vines that sit on a stony soil of ancient riverbed and garrigue. Coupled with the Mediterranean climate of long, hot, dry summers and the rot-inhibiting Mistral wind, our vineyard is the perfect environment for berry maturation.

The hand-harvested grapes are crushed but not destemmed before being put into traditional concrete tanks for wild yeast fermentation. The mature stems have been kept in order to aerate the must during fermentation, allowing us to naturally maintain a lower temperature of fermentation and bringing different nuances of tannin and acidity to the wine. Maceration of 17-21 days with gentle pump-overs.
Matured for 24 months minimum, first in old French oak barrels then in uncoated concrete tank. Bottled at the Domaine with minimal sulphite addition.

 

Organic

96 points James Suckling
This wine redefines Cornas elegance. So much floral and fresh berry charm on the nose, yet so much mineral intensity and energy on the very focused, medium-bodied palate. The crystalline finish just doesn't want to stop.

92 points Vinous
The 2023 Cornas Granit 30 is exquisite, unwinding with alluring rose water, blood orange, black cherry, licorice and stemmy subtleties. Round and refreshing, the 2023 is shaping up to be an accessible Cornas that’s packed with remarkable energy and freshness all the way through to the juicy finish.

Organic / Natural

60% Syrah, 40% Grenache. Fresh and pure, with a solid core of raspberry and plum fruit lined with white pepper, savory, rosemary and violet notes. The fresh finish lets the fruit and minerality linger while adding some floral lift. The grapes for this wine are sourced from three hectares next to Vinsobres dans la Drome, which will now be Franck's and is farmed organically. The winemaking occurs in stainless steel, fermentation with wild yeasts, no filtration and little SO2.

An amazing chance to feature one of the stars of Cornas at an entry level price point. Very persistent, but fine-grained tannins make this one a serous wine, but still very easy to drink right now!

90 points James Suckling
A vivid red with notes of red cherries, strawberries, pomegranates and roasted herbs. It’s medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Juicy and crunchy finish. Neither complex nor long, but quite laid-back and drinkable now

Crisp blackberry and plum flavors are edged by earthen nuances of bramble and forest floor in this full-bodied blend of 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah. It’s juicy but briskly concentrated, framed by ripe, integrated tannins. Enjoy this mouthfilling but easy-quaffing red while it’s young.

Organic

93 points James Suckling
A juicy, generous and succulent yet intense blend of grenache, mourvedre, syrah, cinsault and counoise. It’s full-bodied with ripe tannins. It’s well composed, driven and refined, with a juicy core of berries. Typical grenache character with a kick of peppercorns. Structured and linear, with a lively finish and a little warmth. From organically grown grapes. Drink from 2028.

92+ points Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre, 3% Cinsault and 2% Counoise, the 2023 Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos du Calvaire wafts from the glass with a lively, energetic bouquet of rose, raspberries, violets and wild dark berries. Medium- to full-bodied, enveloping and suave, it offers a fleshy core of fruit framed by velvety tannins, culminating in a long, penetrating and ethereal finish.

Light-bodied, bright, pale yellow with depth and a gold hue, even colour throughout. The nose is appealing and pure, with aromas of honeysuckle, tropical fruit and stonefruit.

"First created in 1954 (and released in warped, fake dusted bottle), the NV Chateauneuf du Pape La Fiole du Pape (a blend from 2010, 2011 and 2012) gives up classic garrigue, game and assorted sweet red and black fruits. Medium-bodied, nicely textured and easygoing, it?????s a solid, Provencal effort to enjoy over the coming 4-5 years." WA

Organic

Fleshy and greedy wine. Typical nose of the viognier with ripe yeallow fruits with a nice violet touch. Juicy and fresh ont the palate with an nice acidulous finish.