If you want to spend less than top dollar on Tempier, there are still a few well-kept secrets from Bandol. We recommend Gros Nore, La Bastide Blanche, and, of course, Château Pradeaux. Pradeaux happens to be one of the... Read More
Produced by Clos de la Barthassade in central Languedoc, Cuvee H Rouge is a blend of unfined/unfiltered Syrah (70%), Mourvèdre (15%), and Grenache (15%) which come from different vineyards within the sub-region of Coteaux... Read More
Mouthwatering aromas of strawberry cream on the nose, followed by a silky, refined palate with delicate but distinct flavors of melon and peach. Textured and up to the challenge of pairing with whole roasted chicken, mashed potatoes... Read More
La Pinede comes from one of the more enigmatic corners of France, French Catalonia, along the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. If you're a Tour de France cyclist, Domaine La Tour Vieille in Collioure is a short bike ride through... Read More
Elevated from a Côtes du Rhône Villages to its own AOC in 1990, Vacqueyras is appreciated for yielding concentrated, age-worthy wines at moderate prices -- especially compared to its neighbors next door in Gigondas... Read More
Located right next door to Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas, Vacqueyras [vah-kay-rahz] is an area where some of the greatest values can be found. Elevated from a Côtes du Rhône Villages to an AOC in 1990, Vacqueyras... Read More
Since Joel Saurel raised his estate to the highest ranks of the southern Rhône, Saint-Damien VV Gigondas is not readily available. There's a case here and a case there, but when this stellar vintage is gone, we will... Read More
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is most famous for superb Syrah-based Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph -- all of which fetch lofty prices. Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône is moderately priced and produced under the... Read More
In 1904, La Rioja Alta assimilated Bodegas Ardanza (founded in 1890) and gained some of the best vineyards used in Viña Ardanza to this day. The 2016 Reserva is a blend of separately vinified/aged Tempranillo (80%) from... Read More
