Rob Brobst III

9.5

The best bottle of champagne I’ve had in 2026 — a month ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Macerated dark red fruit. Aging beautifully. Macerated green peppercorn. Rhubarb. Chocolate covered cherry. Great fruit at 13yr. — 7 months ago

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

Rick Wolfen

9.2

Better the second night. — 5 years ago

Flora D

9.3

Woodsy, more purple in color.
Would pair with duck and thyme — 7 years ago

Emily Virgil

9.3

Ultra brut pairs perfectly with cipolline fritti e pizza margherita!
Superb value — 7 years ago

Katelin

9.0

Love. The aroma smells like notes of briny olives. Tannic but still smooth. — 5 months ago

Daniel Anderson

9.0

A bit syrupy on the nose but the highish abv is surprisingly well balanced. Lot of blueberry. One of the better Pinots imo but not worth the extra wait and still boring — 8 months ago

Zain

9.5

Excellent wine. Dark red fruit hint of tobacco and spices. — 2 years ago

Jeroen Wagemans

8.9

Light burgundy style wine, not bad. — 4 years ago

with Amanda

Michael Ross

9.2

Pomegranate, rosemary, thyme, cigar box, cocoa,‘multiple layers of flavor. Very nice — 6 years ago

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

Melyss Sautter

9.5

I am so in love with this wine, I feel my knees getting weak. What a gorgeous blend. ❤ so soft in the tongue, lovely fruit. Meooooow — 8 years ago

with Craig

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N: central coast nose a bit of candy.

P: candyish central coast fruit. Long. Juicy.

Grapevine 15.83 on 2 — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Winegeeks cuu — 8 months ago

Bob Boyle

9.0

Collaboration VI Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache — 9 months ago

Amanda Burton

8.9

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

Ross Larson

9.0

As much as I think French wines are overrated, this is a very good Bordeaux for the price — 5 years ago

Brad Baumgarten

9.1

Enjoyable claret. Juicy lively but jammy. Nice black cherry, some savory notes. Decent length. — 6 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.4

This 2009 is. Wonderful deep chocolate cab . Really good juice. — 8 years ago