Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Rhone Valley - Vacqueyras
WA 90
Under their negociant line of wines (called Alain Jaume), the 2010 Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue is a classic Vacqueyras with lots of dense, concentrated, black cherry and plum fruit intermixed with hints of garrigue and licorice, a full-bodied mouthfeel. Under their negociant line of wines (called Alain Jaume), the 2010 Vacqueyras Grande Garrigue is a classic Vacqueyras with lots of dense, concentrated, black cherry and plum fruit intermixed with hints of garrigue and licorice, a full-bodied mouthfeel.
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Rhone Valley - Vacqueyras
WA 90-92
Arnoux Père's "White Label" Vacqueyras "Seigneur de Lauris," a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, sees new oak, and offers excellent structure and aging potential.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux
This wine comes from none other than Jean-Luc Thunevin, known as the "bad boy" of Bordeaux for his progressive, outside-the-box ways. We tasted this barrel sample after our beautiful lunch at his home. Bad Boy, now labeled "Mauvais Garcon" because of a copyright dispute, was superb. It has excellent concentration and balance, with blackberry and currant flavors. The tannins are soft and round, so this should be wonderful for near-term consumption.
Varietal: Pinot Noir | Location: France - Burgundy - Corton
WS 93
WA 92
Sweet cherry, berry and spice notes are backed by well-integrated tannins in this smooth red. Beautifully balanced, with the length to match its pedigree. Best from 2011 through 2023. 51 cases imported. –BS
Varietal: Rhone Blend | Location: France - Rhone Valley - Châteauneuf-du-Pape
WS 92
A really supple, perfumy style, with red currant and red plum fruit caressed by sandalwood, licorice root and brown bread notes. The fine-grained finish has excellent length. Drink now through 2022.