2019 Ferraton Pere & Fils 'Samorens' Cotes du Rhone

Jeb Dunnuck:

"Moving to the reds, the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Samorens reveals a deeper ruby/plum color as well as a meaty, peppery, earthy bouquet that offers plenty of darker fruits, medium-bodied richness, and a soft, supple, elegant texture. It's beautifully balanced and just a mouthfilling, delicious, gulpable Côtes du Rhône that’s ideal for enjoying over the coming 3-4 years."

Wine Spectator:

"This sports a nice blast of cherry and plum puree flavors carried by a subtle graphite hint, ending with flickers of anise and savory. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported."

Only 5 cases left.

Elsewhere: $17.00

Ours:

$14.97 (1-11)

$12.97 (12-23)

$10.97 (24+)

2021 Jean-Louis Chave Selection "Mon Coeur" Cotes du Rhone

91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"A year-in, year-out smoking value as well as a great bottle of wine, the 2021 Côtes du Rhône Mon Coeur checks in as equal parts Grenache and Syrah brought up in neutral oak. Its vivid ruby hue is followed by a medium-bodied, elegant, lively red offering pretty red and black berry fruits, some spring flowers, peppery herbs, and gamey nuances, fine tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. Coming from a cooler year, it still brings plenty of richness and depth and is well worth seeking out." - JD (May 2023)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:

Dark and brooding, with a dense core of black fruit and melted black licorice set against a savory wave of salty minerality and tapenade. Singed apple wood imparts an appealing smokiness, with spicy and meaty notes playing out on the medium-length finish. Syrah and Grenache. Drink now through 2027. 5,900 cases imported.

Only 34 bottles left.

Lowest NorCal: $25.00

Average Online: $25.00

Ours: $23.97

2019 Domaine de Cristia "Vieilles Vignes"

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Vieilles Vignes (100% Grenache) brings more opulence and sexiness, with a more unevolved vibe in its ripe black fruits, violets, toasted spice, and Provençal garrigue-like aromas and flavors. Brought up in equal parts used barrels, new French oak, and demi-muids, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a seamless, incredibly elegant texture, ripe tannins, and one hell of a great finish. This is a Grenache lover's dream, and it should continue drinking brilliantly for another 10-15 years." (Nov 2021)

96 Points - Wine Spectator:

"A strapping young wine, brimming with dark plum paste and boysenberry compote flavors that are carried by racy licorice snap and fruitcake notes. The lively back end shows a hint of bramble and a touch of tar, giving this energy and power as it courses through the finish. Best from 2023 through 2038. 300 cases made, 50 cases imported." - JM (Feb 2022)

Only 36 bottles left.

Elsewhere: $120.00

Ours:

$99.97 (1-5)

$95.97 (6-11)

$89.97 (12+)

2019 Domaine de Cristia "Renaissance"

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

95 Points - Wine Spectator:

"Dark and winey, with delicious waves of cassis, raspberry paste and plum puree coursing through, laced with licorice and tar notes that help extend the finish. Late flashes of singed anise, bitters and wood spice add an alluring echo. Best from 2023 through 2038. 300 cases made, 50 cases imported." — JM (2/22)

95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

"The 2019 Châteauneuf Du Pape Renaissance is a bigger, richer wine based off 60% Grenache and 40% Mourvèdre. Deep ruby/purple-hued, it has rock star purity in its cassis and ripe blackberry fruits as well as spicy oak, roasted meats, toasted spice, and chocolate aromas and flavors. A more elegant, polished wine than usual, it already has some up-front appeal. It's going to integrate its oak élevage with 2-4 years of bottle age and should have 10-15 years of prime drinking thereafter. The purity and texture here are spot on." (11/21)

16.5+ / 20 Points - Jancis Robinson:

"60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre. Certified organic. Aged for 18 months in demi-muid (67%) and new barriques (33%). Cask sample. Tasted blind. Some smoked bacon and reductive notes with a dense fruit core. The oak is full throttle and weighty in style, but I like the fruit clarity behind it. Well managed and while a big bruising style it shows just enough freshness. 2024" -AC (6/10/20)

Only 36 bottles left.

Elsewhere: $86.00

Ours: $74.97