Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Cote du Rhône blend of Grenache (60%) and Syrah (40%). Deep garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of red and black berry fruit, garrigue and baking spices. Same fruit flavors (very ripe) with notes of black licorice, black pepper and vanilla. Medium-plus finish and well balanced acidity. Smooth texture and tannins. This wine expresses the two varietals in the blend beautifully. Exceptional quality for the price. — 4 days ago

A. R.

8.9

Great base-level CdR from the negociant side of Chave. Floral and high toned fruit on the nose, red fruit and a bit of pepper on the finish. Some good typical spice. Decent finish. Slightly high alcohol. Probably has some upside with aging. — a month ago

JKT

9.3

Randomly opened and wow such an interesting wine. A perfect combo of velvet and iron with earthiness and sweet dark fruit plus savory notes still present with 18 years of bottle age. Saved most and will taste and share with Lun tomorrow. Next day: just as compelling. A complete wine. Wonderful. — a month ago

Phil Kessling

9.0

Mag! Last of 6 that I bought back in 2014 for $15 each. What a steal and has aged so well. 100% Syrah. Dark purple, black plum. blackberry, olive tapenade, med tannins. — 17 days ago

Dan R

8.9

Decently priced, juicy, plump and approachable. Open knit and inviting. Crowd friendly. €12 — a month ago

Rufus King

9.0

Smooth Rhône red blend, served cool with tuna, New Year’s Eve at Café Solé, Key West, FL — a month ago

K L

8.9

Kurt wine — 2 months ago

with Matt

Tom Kobylarz

9.0

Solid CdR, reb berry, cherry and plum, red licorice, garrigue, silky and goes down easy — a month ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.1

Pale ruby in color; tart cherries, raspberries, and cloves on the nose; high acidity; medium tannins; tastes like hibiscus, strawberry jam, and clay pots with a long finish. I really like this wine. Nellie liked it with pot roast. — 24 days ago

with Nellie

Daniel M

8.9

Wine 6 of my birthday blind tasting. A good old guigal to finish it up 😊 always a success. I called côtes du Rhône ✌️
The nose was a bit muted at first but then these unmistakable garrigue and black olive notes kicked in. There is blackberry and cherry notes too. The palate shows a good acid drive, some savoury notes along with blackberry, some width, a good tannic wall in the rear that leaves a drying layer over a long rather savoury and salty finish with black olives and blackberry notes. It's as always, a great option. I will have another glass with lunch, roasted duck and veggies will get along quite well with it. — a month ago