Rhône Grenache Blend

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

Rayas 08 exceeded my expectations — it was in great condition. We decanted it at 3 PM and started drinking at 7 PM. In the first phase, it showed sweet red fruit notes. In the second phase, herbal/vegetal notes emerged. In the third phase, a cooling mintiness appeared.

This bottle wasn't as explosively aromatic as the 07 I opened last time — that 07, after two hours of decanting, unleashed an incredibly rich and enchanting floral bouquet. It was like the scent of a garden transitioning from summer into autumn — grand and opulent, with a hint of fading beauty. Notes of black cherry, rose, and blood orange intertwined, and the aromas kept evolving over time — garrigue, incense — complex and alluring, with a grand structure and a rich, round palate.

The 08, on the other hand, feels more like a refined lady from a scholarly family — graceful, gentle, intellectual, with no aggressive edge.
— 21 days ago

Château La Nerthe

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2024

Very fresh. Nice fruit and finish. — 21 days ago

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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

Télégramme Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2016

Lovely sweet Grenache based fruit in an excellent vintage. Sweetness is the over riding palate descriptor reflective of the ripe vintage - red currant. A long persistent flavour profile. Telegramme is the second wine of Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe. — a month ago

Shay, Ray and 13 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 1998

Fully mature, still shows some primary redfruits, good acidity, longish finish, really a fine CdR!! — 2 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Tom, Dave and 8 others liked this

Domaine de la Janasse

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2018

Chris Albin
9.1

Beautifully fruity and funky — 2 months ago

Château de Saint-Cosme

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2010

[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
— 15 days ago

Château Musar

Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2021

2021 vintage. Medium body. Compact and muscular. No diversions currently. 7.8.26. — 9 days ago

Ruud, Ted and 7 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2014

Paul J
9.7

Wow!! This was amazing. PnP. Earth, barnyard mixed with lovely cherry fruit and subtle herbs. Great texture and depth. One of my best bottles of this. Paired great with BBQ. — a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Paul and Scott@Mister liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Nice elegance but too light in weight for the price — 25 days ago

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

It was great buy more — 2 months ago

Famille Perrin

Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2024

2024 vintage. Consistent producer but not exactly the cheapest chicken on the ranch these daze. Will hold out for library releases or for what can be scoured in the gray/grey market. — 23 days ago

Joel, Douglas and 10 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2020

Paul J
9.7

Awesome as always! Fruit forward, rich, and refreshing. High quality. Beautiful salmon color. — 6 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 3 others liked this

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2024

Very satisfying. Would buy again. — 4 days ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

2022 vintage. Medium-heavy body. Needs time/patience but shows pretty well currently if you're out of either/both. 6.3.26. — a month ago

Jan, Ruud and 10 others liked this

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2024

A classic! Got to love the color on Trinquevedel. Candied apple, watermelon. Great wine, friendly price. — 2 months ago