Cantine del Castello Conti

Il Rosso dell Donne Boca Nebbiolo Blend 2018

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2018 “Il Rosso delle Donne” pours a garnet color color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry, mustard seed, fennel, horse blanket, a touch of truffle, dried green herbs, a mix of organic and inorganic earth and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. Giving Pommard vibes…in the best of ways. Drink now with some patience through 2048+. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister, Ceccherini and 7 others liked this

Château de Vaudieu

Val de Dieu Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2012

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Winegeeks cuu — 8 months ago

Fattoria Fibbiano

Fonte delle Donne Toscana Vermentino 2020

Rob Krapf

9.0

Always nice. With chicken scapariello. — 3 years ago

Ira liked this

Ferraton Père & Fils

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2020

Amanda Burton

8.9

Serviceable. Heavier than my usual every day CDR. — 4 years ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2016

Amanda Burton

9.1

This might be a contender. — 6 years ago

Paul liked this

Bailly-Reverdy

La Mercy-Dieu Sauvignon

Nadia Islam

9.6

One of my favorite whites, medium price, mineral-ey taste, good sauvignon white. — 7 years ago

Domaine de l'Espigouette (Bernard Latour)

Plan de Dieu Red Rhone Blend 2016

James Gourley

8.9

Great structure and fruit, but the tannins were a bit chewy. Maybe let this one sit for a couple of years. — 7 years ago

Donne Fittipaldi

Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Lauren Golanty

9.0

Violets and blueberries! Bug and lush - lovely!! — 3 months ago

Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

Le Temps Est Venu Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Grenache 2019

Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Medium Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with cedar, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and cedar with smoke and tobacco notes. Generous acidity on fine soft tannins with a long finish ending with fruit and spice. Drinking well now! — 4 months ago

Anthony and Paul liked this

Gabriel Meffre

"St. Mapalis" Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2023

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Gabriel Meffre ‘Saint Mapalis’ Côtes du Rhône Villages Plan de Dieu 2023
Rhône Valley, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A classic Southern Rhône red blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (GSM), sourced from the stony, sun-drenched vineyards of the Plan de Dieu appellation within the Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC. This cuvée honors Saint Mapalis, a local figure tied to Rhône’s viticultural heritage.

Aromas & Flavors
Opens with enticing blackberry, plum, and licorice, layered with earthy garrigue and touches of black pepper and spice. A hint of dried herbs and violets rounds out the aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine is juicy and approachable, carrying dark berry fruit through to a smooth finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, soft, and balanced, with silky tannins and a gentle persistence. Shows freshness alongside its ripe fruit core, making it both food-friendly and enjoyable on its own.

Winemaking Notes
Vinified traditionally with careful extraction to highlight fruit and terroir, then aged to round out tannins. Designed for youthful drinking while retaining Rhône typicity.

Food Pairing
Excellent with roast chicken, grilled lamb, charcuterie, and Provençal herb dishes. Its balance of fruit and spice also works well with pizza or casual Mediterranean fare.

Verdict
A lovely value-driven Rhône blend—expressive, soft, and versatile. It feels more expensive than it is and showcases the charm of Plan de Dieu’s terroir. — a year ago