Château de Lancyre Pic Saint Loup ‘Coste d’Aleyrac’ 2015

14% abv, Valflaunès, imported by Hand picked Selections, Inc., Warrenton, VA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day.  Winemaking notes: 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache & 10% Carignan, 190 hectares of sustainably-farmed grapes and very old vine Syrah define this exceptional Languedoc Cru near Montpellier. Tasting note: the Lancyre is deep garnet in color with a […]

Domaine de Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2019

14.5%, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Laurent Feraud, imported by Handpicked Selections, Inc., Warrenton, VA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: “80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvèdre, 10% other authorized varietals (Counoise, Cinsault, Vaccarèse, etc), Vines average 60+ years in age! Yields of 2 tons/acre, whole grape bunches are lightly crushed and fermented with wild yeasts […]

Domaine de l’Eyrolle Lirac 2019

15.5% abv, Tavel, imported by DHI Selections, Caldwell, JJ. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 15% Carignan & 15% Mourvèdre. 30-year old vines. Maceration and pump over for five weeks before aging in tank. The Cave de Tavel et Lirac was started by French president Albert Lebrun who helped pioneer and […]

Le Charmel Côteaux d’Aix en Provence 2020

12.5% abv, Saget & Master Père et Fils, Var, imported by Wine Sellers Ltd., Niles, IL. Closure: stelvin. Biodynamic calendar: flower day.  Winemaking notes: 65% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah, 10% Cinsault. 80% direct press with 20% saignée juice soaked on the skins before aging in tank on the fine lees for a few months. Tasting […]

Domaine Le Garrigon Côtes du Rhône ‘Cuvée des Vieux Truffiers’ 2017

13.5%abv, Boisset, Gigondas, imported by Boisset America, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day.  Winemaking notes: made with organic grapes, 60% Grenache Noir & 40% Syrah. Tasting note: the ‘Cuvée des Vieux Truffiers’ is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of dark plum, prune fresh […]

Domaine Coudoulis Lirac Rouge 2018

15% abv, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, imported by Saranty. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Tatsing note: the Coudoulis Lirac is deep garnet in color with a clean nose of medium+ intensity with aromas of violet, white pepper, licorice, black cherry, and a touch of tar. On the palate this wine is dry with medium acidity, high alcohol, medium […]

Domaine Vetriccie Île de Beauté IGP Rosé 2020

14.2% abv, imported by Elenteny Imports, New York, NY. Cork closure: stelvin. Biodynamic calendar: root day.  Winemaking notes: “Located in the town of Aghione, on the Costa Serena, the Vetriccie estate bought by the Barcelo family in 1966 expresses all the attributes of a premium Corsican wine. It spreads over 120 hectares in the heart […]

Bonpas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016

14.5% abv, Caumont-sur-Durance, imported by Boisset America, St. Helena, CA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day.  The Bonpas is a celebrated Carthusian monastery located in Durnace outside of Avignon. The 2016 cuvée is produced with traditional winemaking methods and is a blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah and Mourvedre. Tasting note: the wine is dark […]