2006 | 100% Syrah | St.-Joseph, Rhône Valley | map
Not so saintly! This Condrieu master is now playing mischievous games over in Saint Joseph, making little syrah bombs!
14%% alcohol by volume
2003 | Bordeaux Blend | St. Émilion, Bordeaux | map
That's right! The right bank knows how to treat merlot right.
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Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne -Montrachet Rouge 1er Cru St. Jean
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy | map
13%% alcohol by volume
1997 | 100% Mourvedre | Bandol, Provence | map
Exceptional as exceptional will get.
13% alcohol by volume
2003 | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Graves, Bordeaux | map
And now, Bordeaux with the Technicolor Dream Coat.
12.5%% alcohol by volume
2006 | Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon | Bordeaux | map
The wines of Chateau La Rame have always been close to our hearts here at Smith & Vine. Showing exceptional individuality that isearthy, robust, elegant, and complete.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux | map
This is basically declassified Margaux from the heart of the region. Yeah that's right, no more redacted names and secret tribunals. You may enjoy with no fear of retribution from the regime.
12.5% alcohol by volume
St. Estèphe 2005 | 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot | St. Estèphe, Bordeaux | map
13.5% alcohol by volume
2005 | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc | Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux | map
13% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Gamay | Beaujolais, France | map
"Chiroubles is considered as the most early product and the most female of the beaujolais wine." So says the winemaker. Whatever that means. Loftiness and softness are the bywords.
13.5% alcohol by volume
2009 | 100% Gamay | Cote de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France | map
Granitic soils son.
13.5% alcohol by volume
Domaine Catherine Le Goeuil Cairanne
2007 | Grenache, Syrah | Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages, Rhône Valley | map
Kate the Gentile has finally come into her own. She covers herself with chocolate, mint and brambles. After allowing her aromas to expand she stretches out her backbone of tannin and asks for some dinner.
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2005 | 100% Syrah | Cornas, Rhône Valley | map
The Clape is making a Renaissance. Catch while you can!
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Daniel Chauveau Vieilles Vignes
1998 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Chinon, Loire Valley
When I drink this wine I think of Jack Nicholson. Funky, kinda dirty, and suspiciously virile for such an aged oddball. Keep an eye on your ladies.
13.5%% alcohol by volume
2006 | Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah | Corbieres, Languedoc-Roussillon | map
The label is a faithful recreation of a cover from 'Jupiter and Mars', the most popular comic book in the entire Roman Empire.
13.5%% alcohol by volume
2004 | Rhone Blend | Faugères, Languedoc | map
The Chambertin of the South say some...
14% alcohol by volume
Domaine Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne Rouge
2006 | 100% Pinot Noir | Burgundy, France | map
Can you say plush?
12.5%% alcohol by volume
Domaine Michel Gaunoux Corton Renardes
1974 | 100% Pinot Noir | Corton,Burgundy | map
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Domaine Vougeraie En Bollery Terres d'en Face
Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire 2006 | 100% Gamay | Burgundy, France | map
Grand Cru Gamay. Some would say. Deep concentration of body and complexity.
12% alcohol by volume
Chinon 2007 | 100% Cabernet Franc | Loire Valley, France | map
Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do Do. Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do Do. Chinon-mnah! Doo Doo Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do Do, Do Do Do Do Do Du Du Du Du Du!
12%% alcohol by volume
Georges Roblin et Fils Chateau de Maimbray
Sancerre 2005 | 100% Pinot Noir | Sancerre, Loire Valley
So focused, you could floss with it!
12.5%% alcohol by volume
Hubert Lignier Morey-St-Denis 1er Cru, Les Chaffots
2004 | 100% Pinot Noir | Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy | map
13% alcohol by volume
Jacques Puffeney Cuvee Les Berangeres
Arbois 2005 | 100% Trousseau | Jura and Savoie, France | map
The Jura has come to verdict, your honor, and we find the defendent guilty as charged... Guilty of being awesome.
13%% alcohol by volume
2008 | 100% Trousseau | Arbois Pupillon, Jura, France | map
Foxy, funky, favored. (by us)
13% alcohol by volume
Ravaille Frères Ermitage du Pic St. Loup
Coteaux du Languedoc 2006 | Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah | Languedoc-Roussillon | map
This stuff is a step above the Languedoc mob. Just a smidge more elegant. A clot of class. A slab of sex appeal. A glob of goodness not found in your run of the mill d'Oc juice.
14%% alcohol by volume
2007 | 100% Gamay | Chiroubles, Beaujolais | map
We've heard some people say this is the best bottle of Chiroubles they have ever had. Who were these people? Top men and women. Top of the heap, cream of the crop. The big cheeses, kahunas, the king and queens of the court... How can you resist?
13% alcohol by volume
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