Lots of tart fruits on the front yielding to leather on the finish.  Violets & pepper on the nose.  

Grapes: Merlot (84%), Cabernet Sauvignon (16%)

Pairings: Red meats, blue cheese

The spicy nose that is characteristic of Banneret is certainly present.  A nose of figs, spices and maybe mesquite (?) gives way to a mouthful of raspberry, red currant and fruitcake.  A long, rich finish teases with tobacco and chestnut notes.  This wine will still be excellent fifteen years from now.

Grapes: All thirteen grapes of the appellation included in the blend.

Pairings: Salmon, tuna, duck, red meats, elegant pastas 

Light and delightful with red fruit on the nose.  Very well balanced dry wine with flavors of cherry and strawberry.  

Grapes:  Pinot Noir

Pairings:  game, poultry, white meat

The nose on this wine if full of blackberry and plum.  In the mouth there are additional notes of red fruits coupled with a very long finish.

Grapes:  55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairings:  Roasted or grilled red meats and game.

Chateau la Canorgue Blanc is nicely balanced and a well-structured wine. Flavors of white peaches, minerality, pineapple and other citrus fruits. Nicely balanced, it is a complex and well-structured wine.  Produced organically, no chemical products are used and natural insecticides employed.  

Grapes: Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette and Grenache 

Pairings: Seafood dishes (hot or cold)

A deep red hue with aromas of dark red berries, leather, black pepper and just a hint of anise will be found in the nose.  Rosemary, thyme and savory grow in the vineyard and you will pick up those aromas also.  Very mild and delicate tannins. The wine matures for 4 to 6 months in oak casks. 

Grapes: Syrah, Grenache and old vines of Carignan

Pairings: Anything from pastas to grilled meats.

This wine is a very pale salmon color.  It tastes of strawberries and raspberries without the accompanying sweetness of the fruit.  The finish reminds one of mandarin orange.  This is a rosé full of finesse, freshness and balance.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre

Pairings: Seafood, white meats, spicy Latin and Thai foods and holiday dinners.

This medium-bodied red carries notes of black fruits, cooked cherries and spices on the nose.  It has depth, body and flavor with silky tannins offering a lengthy finish.   'Coin Perdu' is a good example of what can be done at Chateau la Canorgue.  This is the wine that was featured in the book by Peter Mayle and the film starring Russell Crowe.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah blend with a dose of old Carignan 

Pairings: Hamburgers, steak, roast, pastas, cheeses, artisian meats, some pizzas

Powerful wine that is also characterized by its elegance, intense color, a complex nose and tannins harmoniously blended together

Grapes: Merlot (68%) , Cabernet Sauvignon (29%), Petit Verdot (3%)

Pairings:  Red meat, blue cheese, chocolate desert.

Another award winner from Philippe Guillanton.  Beautiful ruby robe with purple hues;  nose is subtle and intense with a complex bouquet of black cherries and red-fruit jam.  Finish is long and healthy, with a blend of red fruit and spices. Barrel ageing adds a vanilla and grilled-coffee flavour and will result in a lengthy cellar life of up to 10 years.

Grape: 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon 

Pairings: Anything from pastas to grilled meats. 

Powerful, complex nose with intense aromas of dark berries and cherry with generous palate of red and black fruits and a long spicy finish.

Grapes: Syrah with Cabernet Sauvignon

Pairing:Game, Steak or lamb

Cuvée du Général is the premier wine of Domaine Faverot. This full-bodied red wine has a deep crimson color and has a very complex spicy nose, exhibiting hints of game and black truffles.  It greets the palate with rich, powerful notes of ripe cherries and blackberries mixed with ripe tannins.  The grapes are hand-harvested and the wine is aged for about one year in a mixture of oak barrels and old oak foudres. The finish on this wine is long and full.  The wine is capable of cellaring for up to ten years.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Pairings: Anything from cheeses to steaks

The Mazet is a traditional red made from classic local grapes -- Carignan, Syrah and Grenache. It has a deep red color with an intense minerally nose with red fruit notes. On the palate it is round, medium to full-bodied with red fruit flavors of blackcurrant and raspberries. The finish is long with hints of spice.

Grapes:  Carignan, Syrah and Grenache

Pairings:  an excellent partner with everything from chicken to hamburgers and BBQ.

This wine is made from old Grenache and Syrah vines grown on the foothills of Mont Ventoux. This full-bodied wine has aromas of a French garden - spices, flowers and dark berries. The flavors are comparable to the aromas with silky tannins and a long finish.

Grapes: 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah

Pairings: Filet, ribeye or sirloin strip 

The Terrasses ‘09 has an earthy nose full of dark berries and plums but needs decanting to open fully. A very complex wine with tannins and acidity in ample measure and well-balanced. A wine for right now or for 10 years from now.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

Pairings: Filet, ribeye or sirloin strip 

The Terrasses ‘10 has an earthy nose full of dark berries and plums but needs decanting to open fully. A very complex wine with tannins and acidity in ample measure and well-balanced. A wine for right now or for 10 years from now.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre

Pairings: Filet, ribeye or sirloin strip 

This is a classic style Gigondas and is a powerful wine made with care. It is well-structured with red fruits and black pepper flavors and a long finish. It can be enjoyed with almost any meat dish or pasta, even with blue cheeses.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Pairings: Filet, ribeye or sirloin strip 

This is a classic style Gigondas and is a powerful wine made with care. It is well-structured with red fruits and black pepper flavors and a long finish. It can be enjoyed with almost any meat dish or pasta, even with blue cheeses.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Pairings: Filet, ribeye or sirloin strip 

Deep red color with a violet glimmer. Scents of spice mixed with red fruits. The taste reflects the fragrance: powerful, structured, full, and long-lasting in the mouth, with rich, aromatic intensity.

Grapes: Syrah 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Carignan (10%), Mourvèdre (10%)

Pairings: Roast rib of beef; a stew of boar or other game; strong cheese; dark chocolate.

An expressive nose with hints of cherry and spice.  Dry, but soft tannins with a round and full mouth feel lead to a nice lengthy finish.   

Grapes:  Grenache, Syrah, Canadoc & Marsellan (Grenache Stock)

Pairings:  Good as an aperitif or with lighter meats such as chicken or pork.

The Cuvée des Bénédictins Rouge has an expressive aroma blending dark fruits, licorice, coffee and smoky notes with finesse. In the mouth it is  a full bodied wine enveloping delicate tannins. The red fruit (strawberry, raspberry) leaves its mark on the palate. A nicely balanced wine!

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Pairings: Salmon, tuna, white meats (duck with a cherry sauce), pastas, some dark meats 

Another award winner from Philippe Guillanton.  Beautiful ruby robe with purple hues;  nose is subtle and intense with a complex bouquet of black cherries and red-fruit jam.  Finish is long and healthy, with a blend of red fruit and spices. Barrel ageing adds a vanilla and grilled-coffee flavour and will result in a lengthy cellar life of up to 10 years.

Grape: 70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon 

Pairings: Anything from pastas to grilled meats. 

From the combination of the Khayyâm and Bout d’Zan, this wine offers a wonderful example of a Southern Côte du Rhône.

Grapes: 75% Grenache Noir ,15% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre

Pairings:  All grilled meats:  red, white, game

A cuvée produced in honor of Omar Khayyâm, an 11th century Persian poet and mathematician who wrote  hundreds of texts celebrating wine and women in keeping with his “Carpe Diem” philosophy.

Grapes:  75% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Pairings:  All grilled meats:  red, white, game

"LA CALADE" : Provençal name meaning "an uphill path with gravel or pebbles".  If you visit the vineyard you will understand by the time you've used the access path -- it is very steep!

Grapes:  90% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache

Pairings:  Steaks, broiled or grilled; lamb; game

"LA CALADE" : Provençal name meaning "an uphill path with gravel or pebbles".  If you visit the vineyard you will understand by the time you've used the access path -- it is very steep!   Check out the pictures in the Albums Tab.

Grapes:  90% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache

Pairings:  Steaks, broiled or grilled; lamb; game

"Vin de Pétanque": To drink while playing petanque (boules or bocce) or any other times ! Serve cold during the beautiful summer evenings!

Grapes:  75% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah

Pairings:  A light red, it will go with many varied dishes or, as suggested above, as an aperitif

The mouth is round and delicious, with hints of cherry  The aroma is powerful and complex spicy nose, with intense aromas of small dark berries.  This red wine is distinguished by the typical fruity and spicy expression of the Syrah grape, with good structure and soft tannins.  Long finish of blackberry.  Drink now and for at least a further 3 years.

Grapes: Syrah (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)

Pairings: Grilled duck breast, rack of lamb with roasted Provencal vegetables

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Grapes: Grenache (60%), Syrah (40%)

This 2010 Chateauneuf-du-Pape “Montplaisir” is a rich and full wine with great upside as well as aging ability.  It is a blend of grapes from the famed sector known as La Crau.  It boasts a dense ruby/purple/plum color along with chewy kirsch, garrigue, pepper and lavender characteristics, medium to full body, excellent power and concentration and light to moderate tannins that should resolve in 1-3 years. This wine will drink nicely for 10-12 years.

Grapes: 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre 

Pairing: Roast, steaks, or lamb

Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault combine to give this wine a lusty presence which will age well.  Lots of black currant, spice and earthy tones coupled with enough tannins to give it an ample cellar life.

Grapes:  80% Mourvèdre, 15% Grenache and 5% Cinsault 

Pairings:  Red meats, roasted or grilled 

Very aromatic and tannic wine, good now but better with cellaring for a few years. Powerful red fruit aromas develop themselves during its youth to evolve into wood, mushrooms and leather aromas. 

Grapes:  100% Syrah

Pairings:  Game and game birds, red meats and  cheeses. 

A light and fruity wine to be consumed while fresh and young.  Flavors of cherry are abundant.  A good example of young syrah.

Grapes:  100% Syrah

Pairings:  Delightful as an aperitif or with pasta & meat sauce.

An exceptional  example of St. Joseph.  A medium to fuller bodied red with generous dark fruits, moderate tannins and a long finish.  Grown on the south-facing slopes west of the Rhône River.  

Grapes:  100% Syrah

Pairings:  Red meats, game birds and goat cheese.

This is the prestige cuvée of Château Pas du Cerf.  Wonderfully rich and complex.  Loads of dark fruit with supple and rich tannins.  The finish is lengthy and smooth. 

Grapes: 90% Syrah; 10% Grenache

With its beautiful deep ruby color and purple highlights, intense ripe red fruits and freshly made jam aromas, this very pleasant wine has a sweet attack supported by a nice body. Tannins have melted away and the finish is coated and fat. A very pretty wine, easy to drink, charming and deep...
Grapes:  80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre

Pairings:  Both red and white meats, fish dishes, pasta, barbecues and cheeses

The old-vine cuvée has a darker ruby/purple color and offers a gorgeous concoction of lush black cherries, raspberries, and loamy soil notes with some Provencal herbs and licorice. It is full-bodied, fleshy, and totally seductive and voluptuous. Drink it over the next 7-8 years

Grapes:  All 13 varietals of Châteauneuf du Pape

Pairings:  Beef, Casserole, Lamb, Game, Soft Cheese

The old-vine cuvée has a darker ruby/purple color and offers a gorgeous concoction of lush black cherries, raspberries, and loamy soil notes with some Provencal herbs and licorice. It is full-bodied, fleshy, and totally seductive and voluptuous. Drink it over the next 7-8 years

Grapes:  All 13 varietals of Châteauneuf du Pape

Pairings:  Beef, Casserole, Lamb, Game, Soft Cheese

Lots of power, flavor and spice in the mouth.  Full of blackberry in the nose and mouth. A complex and well balanced wine with a good finish.  This wine gets about 9 months aging in oak.  

Grapes:  70% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre

Pairings:  Roast meats, steak, beef stews

This wine is all about finesse, sweet fruit and elegance.  It is a blend of old Grenache (40-70 year old vines), Syrah (20-30 years old vines), Cinsault (15-20 year old vines) and Counoise (30 year old vines).  The Syrah adds a gorgeous perfume and a silky texture.  The vines grow on south-facing hillsides.  This wine will age well for 8 to 10 years.

Grapes: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 10% Counoise

Pairings: White meat dishes like chicken, veal and pork, Aged Cheeses

Rasteau is one of the top Côte de Rhone Villages. The Abel cuvée , named after the winemaker’s father, is a powerful wine.  The old vine grenache adds a wonderful chewiness to the palate.  Rich with dark fruits and spice.  The vines grow at the highest point on the hillsides in soil that is limestone and clay.  Highly concentrated flavors developing into a soft and velvety wine with hints of liquorice and black pepper.

Grapes:  60% Grenache (vielles vignes 100 yrs old!), 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah

This wine is all about finesse, sweet fruit and elegance.  It is a blend of old Grenache (40-70 year old vines), Syrah (20-30 years old vines), Cinsault (15-20 year old vines) and Counoise (30 year old vines).  The Syrah adds a gorgeous perfume and a silky texture.  The vines grow on south-facing hillsides.  This wine will age well for 8 to 10 years.

Grapes: 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 10% Counoise

Pairings: White meat dishes like chicken, veal and pork, Aged Cheeses

Mainly Grenache and made from 40-50 year old vines.  The Plan de Dieu is a stony plateau and these vines are from the best parcels in that area. Very low yield, only 20-25 hectolitres per hectare.  Highly concentrated flavors of dark fruits, mushrooms, a hint of truffle, pronounced scents of spices on the nose.  Will keep easily for 7 to 8 years.

Grapes:  Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Pairings:  any roasted or grilled meat, casseroles

Earthiness, dark fruit and tobacco dominate the nose while the flavors of blackberry come forward in the mouth with a touch of smokiness. 50% of the vintage is aged in old oak for 16 months.

Grapes:  90% Syrah, 10% Grenache  (50 year old vines)

The ‘Le Claux’ is a medium-bodied wine with a nose of cranberries, rose petal and vanilla.  Flavors of black pepper and blackcurrant lead to a long cranberry and tobacco finish. This wine should be opened 30 minutes prior to serving.

Grapes: 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah

Pairings: Pastas, duck with a cherry sauce, roast, stew 

An exceptional nose -- earthy, spicy with a touch of musk. Red fruits dominate the mouth with a moderate to long finish of black pepper and musk.

Grapes:  100% Grenache

Named after the strong winds that blow through the Rhône valley, the Domaine Rouge-Bleu ‘Mistral’ grapes come from the oldest vines on the domaine, many of them over 75 years of age.  With a deep purple color, there are aromas of red fruits and spices on the nose and the high concentration of fruit, typical of older vines, is complemented by a lengthy finish and lasting flavor.  A gold medal winner at the 2008 Paris Agricultural show, it was recently given 91 points by Wine Spectator magazine.

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Roussanne

Pairings: Roasted meats (especially those with sauces), mature cheeses and even chocolate desserts.

Complex nose of jammy black fruits and white chocolate.  Round and powerful mouth; well balanced with the mature tannins and acidity brought by the stems. Very nice finish evolving to cacao and roasted notes.  Open and/or decant a couple of hours before enjoying !  The 2009 Mistral won Gold Medal and Reserve Class Champion at the 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Competition.  

Grapes: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Roussanne

Pairings: Roasted meats (especially those with sauces), mature cheeses and even chocolate desserts.

The story and the name of this wine come from this tiny rocky block located inside a prehistoric river bed. This parcel is the last harvested and definitely the most qualitative even if located officially in a "Vin de Table" area.   Winemaking took place in small porous concrete tanks in order to respect “terroir” diversity and allow air exchange during the fermentation, eventually permitting life and expressions of aromas.  Lunatique comes from naturally farmed 77 year old Grenache vines.  The wine achieved great balance of acidity, tannins and alcohol.  This natural fine wine is complex and rich with hints of blackberry, anise and kirsch.  

Grapes:  100% Grenache

Pairings:  Meats in sauce, truffle dishes, mature cheeses or chocolate desserts

The story and the name of this wine come from this tiny rocky block located inside a prehistoric river bed. This parcel is the last harvested and definitely the most qualitative even if located officially in a "Vin de Table" area.   Winemaking took place in small porous concrete tanks in order to respect “terroir” diversity and allow air exchange during the fermentation, eventually permitting life and expressions of aromas.  Lunatique comes from naturally farmed 77 year old Grenache vines.  The wine achieved great balance of acidity, tannins and alcohol.  This natural fine wine is complex and rich with hints of blackberry, anise and kirsch.  

Grapes:  100% Grenache

Pairings:  Meats in sauce, truffle dishes, mature cheeses or chocolate desserts

While vacationing in Sicily in August of 2010, Jean-Marc Espinasse developed a deep “Crush on Etna” for the beauty of the land and the wines.  Grapes from old vines have been hand harvested, partly de-stemmed and vinified with their natural yeast and low sulfur in open barrels.  This wine has high acidity and will pair well with light meats, cheeses and chocolate desserts.  

Grapes:  Nerello Mascalese (often compared to Pinot Noir)

An expertly made wine, blending 58 year-old Carignan and Grenache vines.  Devoted to organic and biodynamic methods of growth and fermentation, Jean-Marc Espinasse has created a memorable and versatile wine.  'Dentelle' is an exquisite medium-bodied red with flavors of dark fruit, cooked cherries and elegant spices. Drinking well now.

Grapes: 60% Carignan, 40% Grenache

Pairings: Red meats, white meats, salads, cheeses and desserts

A lovely Bordeaux from the Côtes du Blaye (right bank).  The nose gives a good sense of minerality and earthy qualities, as well as dark fruit.  This full bodied wine is very well balanced with well rounded tannins and adequate acidity.  Blackberry and black currant flavors are prevalent.

Grapes:  60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec

Pairing:  Cheese and grilled or roasted beef/game.  Such as "Boeuf Bourguignon" or "Coq au Vin".

Pairing:  Cheese and grilled or roasted beef/game.  Such as "Boeuf Bourguignon" or "Coq au Vin"

Manual harvest, semi carbonic maceration in order to extract maximum fruit avec less tannins, Few pumpovers and press after 8 days, Aged in stainless steel tanks
Garnet color.  Small black fruits, evolving to spices in the nose.  The mouth is colmplex with torrefaction hints evolving to gamey with time.   Serves at 60° F. No need to carafe

Grapes: Mourvèdre 50% ; old Carignan (60 years old)30%, Syrah 20%.

Pairings : Red meats, game, light cheeses,

A very complex wine -- hints of pepper, spices, a little licorice, mint and violets on the nose.  Well-balanced and rich, it has a long finish and is an excellent example of red wines from the region.  Grapes are equally balanced between Grenache, Syrah, Mourvédre, Cabernet Sauvignon and 70-year old vines of Carignan.  Will cellar for 7-10 years.

Grapes:  Grenache, Syrah, Mourvédre, Cabernet Sauvignon and 70-year old vines of Carignan

Pairings:  Game, roasted meats 

Bagnard is the top red cuvée of Château Les Valentines red wines. The blend comes from a selection of old vines and is aged from 12 to 18 months in demi-muids (600 liters barrels). Cool coastal breezes which help to moderate the hot summers contribute to the lovely fruit flavors and palate cleansing acidity that this wine has to offer.  Fullbodied and complex concentrated black and red fruity wine; hints of cacao, espresso and cake. A hearty red that will be the perfect winter warmer. The nose is powerful and complex : The mouth is spicy, velvety and explosive.

Grapes: Mourvedre (33%), Syrah (33%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (33%)

Pairings: Enjoy with grilled and stewed beef, roasted chicken.

We elaborate this special cuvée only when the time is right to harvest our oldest  Syrah grapes, slightly overmatured. The production is limited and reservations are posted long in advance. The terroir is mica-schist, vinification lasts 3 to 4 weeks with punching the cap. Then La Gourmande cuvée is aged during 12 months in french oak barrels. The robe is dense with hints of violette. The nose develops aromas of red and black fruit, cherry, chocolate and leather. The maturity of tannins, the musky touch of clove, mint and violet reveal an incredible wine.  The finish is long and complex.

Grape: Syrah (100%)

Pairings: Enjoy with grilled beef, yakitori, lamb stews, cheeses.

Over 3000 hours of sunlight during the growing season ripens this highly sought after red, coming from world class terroir, mostly crafted from one single grape variety.  Carignan is one of the oldest cepage grown in Provence. It provides cherry peppered and fruity authentic red wines.The delicate aromas of garrigue (Provence scrubland) leap from the glass and displays a lovely roasted provencal herbs nose as well as supple and mouth coating : Full rich flavors of berry, cassis and blackberry.

Grape: Carignan (100%)

Pairings: Enjoy with grilled and stewed beef, roasted chicken, season mushrooms, chinese food.

The Domaine Vordy-Mayrannes ‘Cuvee Francoise’ has a rich and complex nose with the aromas of black cherries, nutmeg and chocolate.  These are repeated in the flavor of the wine along with a silky finish with just a soft hint of the tannins at the end.

Grapes: Carignan, Syrah, Grenache

Pairings: Beef stew, roast beef, steaks, some pastas, and Dark Chocolate

 ‘Cuvée des René’ is a medium to full-bodied red with aromas of raspberries and cherries. The flavors include dark chocolate, cooked cherries and other dark fruits. This is a complex, well-structured, smooth finishing wine.

Grapes: Mourvedre and Grenache

Pairings: Beef stew, roast beef, steaks, some pastas

This is a wine that is ready to drink now or can be kept for a good many years to come.  Round, well-balanced and complex, it is a fine example of a young-ish Bandol that will improve in the glass or in the bottle, whichever you prefer.

Grapes:  Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault 

Pairings:  Red meats, roasted or grilled 

A rich, fruity wine with real depth of flavor.  Made from vines of 30 to 50 years of age.  Very concentrated - only 30 hectoliters per hectare - and vinified in concrete tanks, this wine will readily keep for 4 to 8 years.

Grapes: 85% Grenache, 15% Cinsault

Pairings: Grilled or roasted meats

A lighter red in color with a hint of brick, the wine needs decanting in order to bring out its true character.  It has structure, balance and excellent length.  Highly concentrated fruits, it is a wine of sophistication and will continue to develop for several years to come. 

Grapes: 100% Mourvedre

Pairings: Game and beef

“Alice” is a blend of Mourvédre, Grenache & Syrah.  An elegant wine with a sense of cherries and violets on the nose, dark berries in the mouth.  Nicely balanced and complex, it will go well with lamb dishes or with white meats served with cream sauces.

Grapes: Mourvédre, Grenache & Syrah

Pairings:  Lamb, turkey, chicken, pork or veal in cream sauces 

Made with the grapes from old Carignan vines, this is a pleasant fruity and spicy red that will match up well with grilled meats or just to drink with your friends as an aperitif.

Grapes: Carignan

Pairings:  Matches up well with grilled meats or just to drink with your friends as an aperitif.