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The Rhône Valley is really two very different regions, a northern sector, starting just south of Lyon, and a southern segment beginning around Montélimar but effectively consisting of a sweep of vineyards and winegrowing villages forming an arc around the area immediately to the north of Avignon. In the north Syrah is king, powering not only the prestige appellations such as Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie but also the lesser zones as well—St.-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas. White wine is produced here also, with More

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Les Halos de Jupiter (Cambie) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2008 (310043)

750ml

$44.95

RP 89–91

In stock, 12+ available

89-91 points Robert Parker: "There are only 125 cases of the 2008 Chateauneuf du Pape, an impressive effort for the vintage. Its dark ruby/purple color is followed by abundant aromas of kirsch, lavender, licorice, and spice. Full-bodied with surprising density and richness, it should drink nicely for at least 7-8 years. (Oct 2009)"

Les Halos de Jupiter (Cambie) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009 (312896)

750ml

$49.95

WS 93

RR 92

IWC 90–92

In stock, 12+ available

List $65.00

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$65 list] This red is densely packed and sports a good old-school edge, offering aromatic bittersweet cocoa, chestnut and roasted mesquite notes that give way to pure blackberry and cassis fruit, gliding effortlessly through the silky finish. A hedonistic wine with serious definition. Best from 2012 through 2023. 320 cases made. (11/15/11)"

92 points Rhone Report: "Seemingly more traditional than the Adrastee, yet with an identical elevage and aging in 1-year-old Burgundy barrels, the 2009 Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 100% very old vine Grenache from a plot located between Orange and Courthezon, boasts classical aromas of garrigue, licorice-laced raspberry and currant fruits, wild flowers, saddle leather, and a salty, sea breeze-like minerality that shows up more with air. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, with plenty of ripeness that's balanced by solid focus, ripe tannin, and superb freshness, this delicious Chateauneuf-du-Pape shows best with a short decant, and should continue to dish out pleasure over the coming 10-12 years. (Sep 2011)"

90-92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby. High-pitched, spicy aromas of redcurrant, cherry, garrigue and minerals. Fine-grained and precise, offering plenty of fruit without jamminess. This energetic wine finishes with perfumed flavors of redcurrant, bitter cherry and a sneaky herbal nuance. These grapes (90% grenache) come from vines that are reportedly more than 100 years old, from a vineyard in the north-west sector of the appellation. (Mar/Apr 2011)"

Les Halos de Jupiter (Cambie) Châteaunuef-du-Pape Adrastée 2009 (312897)

750ml

$53.95

WS 93

RR 93

RP 92

In stock, 10 available

List $68.00

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$68 list] Still dark and reticent, with a sleek graphite frame to the reserved core of fig paste, black currant preserves and espresso. Alluring bittersweet cocoa and anise notes cut through the finish, which has well-embedded acidity. Combines modern fruit with dark, brooding structure. Needs to stretch out in the cellar. Best from 2013 through 2023. 125 cases made. (11/15/11)"

93 points Rhone Report: "Coming from 100+ year-old vines from the La Crau region and aged in 1-year-old burgundy barrels, the 2009 Les Halos de Jupiter Chateauneuf-du-Pape Adrastee delivers a brilliant, complex array of raspberry, red licorice, garrigue, baking spices, and crushed flowers on the nose. Up front and perfumed aromatically, the palate doesn.t lose a beat and shows a medium to full-bodied, rich texture, sweet fruit, and silky tannin on the, lush, heady finish. Overall, this is a thrilling Chateauneuf-du-Pape that should benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink well for 12-15 years. (Sep 2011)"

92 points Robert Parker: "The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Adrastee (100% Grenache) reveals more licorice, lavender, plum, fig and kirsch characteristics in its full-bodied, sumptuous personality. More open-knit and forward than the 2010, it should drink well for 10-15 years. (Oct 2011)"

Les Halos de Jupiter (Cambie) Côtes du Rhône-Villages Rasteau 2010 (316103)

750ml

$21.95

RR 91

RP 88–90

IWC 88–90

In stock, 12+ available

91 points Rhone Report: "A blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah that's aged all in concrete tank, the 2010 Les Halos de Jupiter Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau is a knockout red that offers textbook Rasteau qualities of ripe, licorice-soaked black fruits, rolled stones, lavender, and hints of chocolate on both the nose and palate. Medium to full-bodied, gorgeously pure, and fresh, yet also ripe and exuberant, this textured beauty needs a short decant if drinking anytime soon, and will continue to thrill for upwards of a decade. (Dec 2012)"

88-90+ points Robert Parker: "A blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, the 2010 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau reveals the appellation’s chocolaty, rustic character. It was completely destemmed and the practice of pigeage was utilized during the fermentation. This big wine needs to shed some of its tannin. Closed and dense with lots of minerality as well as inky fruit, give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 15 years. (Oct 2011)"

88-90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Opaque purple. Deep, smoky and pungent, offering aromas of black and blue fruits, licorice and black tea. Sappy and broad, with ripe blackberry and mulberry flavors that become spicier with air. The clinging finish features licorice and spice nuances. (May 2012)"

Les Halos de Jupiter (Cambie) Côtes-du-Rhône 2010 (314762)

750ml

$15.95

RP 90–92

RR 90

IWC 89–90

In stock, 12+ available

90-92 points Robert Parker: "Made with fruit from both Cairanne and Domazon, the dense ruby/purple-tinged 2010 Cotes du Rhone (85% Grenache and 15% Syrah) is a sleeper of the vintage. With excellent texture as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel, this sensational Cotes du Rhone exhibits lusty black cherry, raspberry and cassis fruit intermixed with hints of lavender, subtle smoke and earth. Full-bodied and opulent, it will provide gorgeous drinking over the next 2-3 years. Buy this one by the case. (Oct 2011)"

90 points Rhone Report: "Pure and clean, the 2010 Les Halos de Jupiter Cotes du Rhone has knockout southern Rhone flair with mineral-laced cherries, currants, melted licorice, and meaty notes all emerging from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, supple, and upfront, with layers of fruit and texture, it.s straight up delicious effort meant for enjoying over the coming 3-5 years. (Dec 2012)"

89-90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(made from fruit grown in Rasteau, Cairanne and Signargues, the most southern Cotes du Rhone-Villages vineyard, situated just southwest of Avignon): Deep ruby. Fresh red fruits and spices on the nose and palate. Gains weight with air but doesn't lose any of its vivacity. Juicy, taut wine with good energy and lift on the spicy, persistent finish. (May 2012)"

Marcoux Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (304292)

750ml

$69.95

RR 95

RP 94

WS 93

In stock, 4 available

95 points Rhone Report: "I've said it before, and I'll say it again, this domaine's 2007s are fantastic! This was the second time I've been able to taste side by side, both the Vieilles Vignes and the traditional Cuvee, from both '07 and '06, and both times, the '07s seem fresher, more vibrant, and with better overall aromatics. In fact, this was the best showing I've had for the straight Chateauneuf-du-Pape and it continues to show brilliant aromatics of raspberries, licorice, flowers and spice, full body, sweet, decadent fruit and a super long, silky finish. This is still available at a reasonable price and should continue to drink beautifully over the next 15+ years. (Aug 2010)"

94 points Robert Parker: "The outstanding 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape (a blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 7% Syrah, and 3% Cinsault that achieved 16.5% natural alcohol) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color in addition to a sumptuous bouquet of black fruits, scorched earth, lavender, truffles, and licorice. The wine reveals the vintage’s gorgeous freshness and vibrancy as well as sensational concentration, and a tremendous finish. It can be drunk young or cellared for 15+ years. (Oct 2009)"

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$71 list] Ripe and winey, with a solid core of mulled currant, crushed raspberry and bramble notes laced with hints of ganache, incense and black tea. The finish is long, solid and authoritative. Should blossom in the cellar. Best from 2010 through 2020. (11/15/09)"

93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(80% grenache, 10% mourvedre, 7% syrah and 3% cinsault) Sexy, expressive scents of black raspberry, star anise, lavender and smoky minerals. Lively red and dark berry flavors are given a refreshingly bitter edge by a note of cherry skin, turning deeper and spicier with air. The finish is broad, sappy and impressively powerful, leaving sweet red and dark berry compote notes behind. This is drinking surprisingly well for such a young wine but it also has the depth to repay patience. (Jan/Feb 2010)"

4 stars, Highly Recommended Decanter: "Juicy, pure red fruits -- almost Pinot-esque. Silky tannins and a balanced, spicy finish. From 2010. (Dec 2010)"

Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 2010 (315122)

750ml

$33.95

RR 94

In stock, 12+ available

94 points Rhone Report: "The best vintage of this cuvee to date, the stunning 2010 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des Bois is a blend of equal parts Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre that was aged 70% in stainless steel, and 30% in oak casks. Incredibly elegant and poised, yet with lavish richness, concentration and depth, this full-bodied effort possesses classy, complex aromas of dark fruits, licorice, spice-box, and assorted crushed flower characteristics. Quite possibly the greatest Lirac I have tasted, this beauty needs 2-3 years of bottle age, and will have upwards of a decade of total longevity. (Sep 2012)"

Ogier Cote-Rotie La Belle Helene 2006 (316873)

750ml

$189.95

In stock, 4 available

Perret Condrieu Clos Chanson 2002 (108027)

750ml

$19.95

In stock, 2 available

List $50.00

André Perret is one of the leading producers of Northern Rhône whites. The 2002 Condrieu Clos Chanson was aged and fermented in 20% new oak barriques and boasts a plethora of fresh peach, pear and nectarine fruits, touches of mineral and wild honey together with a hint of nutty oak.

Perret Condrieu Clos Chanson 2009 (311062)

750ml

$67.95

In stock, 12+ available

18.5/20 points Gault Millau: "Magnificently refined, despite very ripe fruit, not overdone. Floral notes vie with exotic fruits. Sappy and elegant, mineral with a hint of bitterness to balance with citrus zest. Nose: fruity, herbaceous. Mouth: full-flavored white, creamy."

André Perret is one of the leading producers of Northern Rhône whites. In particular, his Condrieus are among the very best of the appellation. Robert Parker writes that Perret's Condrieu Clos Chanson is "pure nectar... dry, full-bodied, and powerful as well as elegant and exceptionally perfumed."

Perret Condrieu Coteau du Chéry 2009 (311061)

750ml

$69.95

In stock, 12+ available

Light gold-orange color. Restrained nose with scents of dried apricot, honey and pineapple. Fresh flavors, beautifully structured with minerality and spice. Nice finish.

17.5/20 points Gault Millau: "A wine of great finesse, keeping the personality of its cru with apricot and honey ... freshf citrus, pine sap, flowers and anise. A wine without artifice, truly beautiful minerality. Accompaniments: Sweet/salty cuisin, Spicy Asian cuisine (curry, Thai, Indian). Alcohol 15%. Drink: now-2017+."

Perrin/Nicolas Cornas 2009 (314806)

750ml

$49.95

WS 93

IWC 91

In stock, 10 available

List $63.00

93 points Wine Spectator: "[$63 list] A very fresh, pure style, with a strong violet note leading the way for almost brisk blackberry, black currant and black cherry fruit, pushed by sweet tobacco and tapenade notes on the sleek finish. Drink now through 2022. 200 cases imported. (8/29/12)"

91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Inky purple. Pungent dark fruit and floral aromas are complemented by smoke, olive and black pepper nuances. Lush and creamy in texture, offering sweet cassis and blueberry flavors, along with candied violet and licorice notes. Fine-grained tannins add shape to the long, penetrating finish. (Mar/Apr 2012)"

Perrin/Roger Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009 (311885) Organic

750ml

$32.95

RP 89–91

In stock, 2 available

89-91 points Robert Parker: "The Domaine Roger Perrin’s potentially outstanding, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits beautiful aromas of black raspberries, black currants and pepper as well as attractive elegance, power, purity and depth. A precocious component suggests it should drink well for a decade or more. (Oct 2010)"

Perrin/Roger Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 (316110)

750ml

$32.95

IWC 90

In stock, 12+ available

List $37.00

90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$37 list] Deep ruby. Smoky cherry, raspberry and mocha on the perfumed nose. Fresh and juicy, offering smoke-accented cherry and red berry flavors and a hint of cracked pepper. Finishes smooth, mildly sweet and long, with a lasting spiciness and very good energy. (Jan/Feb 2013)"

Perrin/Roger Côtes-du-Rhône Cuvée Prestige Vieilles Vignes 2009 (316112)

375ml

$7.95

In stock, 11 available

Producer notes: "This prestigious cuvée is made from a selection of very old vines (45+ years), found very close to the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. A part of this parcel was planted by Luc Perrin's great grandfather. Grenache 75-80%, Syrah 15-20%, Various 3-5%. Average age of the vines: 60 years."

Perrin/Roger Côtes-du-Rhône Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2010 (316111)

750ml

$13.95

In stock, 12+ available

A blend of 80% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 5% Counoise, and Vaccarese from vines that are a minimum of 45 years old and located in close proximity to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. All fruit was hand-harvested with severe selection and vinified in a manner similar to the domaine's Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In a nutshell, it's like Châteauneuf-du-Pape at a fraction of the price!

Pesquié Côtes du Ventoux Les Terrasses 2011 (314404)

750ml

$13.95

RR 91

In stock, 12+ available

91 points Rhone Report: "Another great vintage for this cuvee, the 2011 Château Pesquié Côtes du Ventoux Terrasses, a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah aged all in tank and old foudre, offers up a perfumed bouquet of sweet red fruits, violets, licorice, sappy garrigue, and hints of minerality that flows to a medium-bodied, gorgeously textured and seamless palate. Needing a short decant to flesh out, this brilliant value has no hard edges, silky tannin, and an elegant, 'oh so drinkable' profile. Enough cannot be said about the quality coming out of this estate, and this wine should be purchase by the case and drunk over the coming 2-4 years. Silky, elegant, and delicious are the buzzwords here and this will drink way past its price point! (Sep 2012)"

Piaugier Côtes du Rhône-Villages Sablet 2010 (316114)

750ml

$13.95

In stock, 1 available

Domaine de Piaugier is situated in and around the village of Sablet, which stands proudly at the feet of the jagged Dentelles de Montmirail in the Vaucluse department of the Southern Rhône. The domaine has two great advantages. First, the domaine is composed of a large number of small plots and therefore various soils, including sandy decalcified red clay, flint, clay, silt, chalk and gravel. The second advantage is the age of the vines - - as they are between 20 and 45 years old, they are in their full, rich, plentiful prime. This wine is approximately 75% Grenache and 25% Syrah, from sand, clay and silt soil. 25 year old vines with a 40 hl/ha yield. 21-day fermentation period, with the Grenache in cement tank and the Syrah in 3-4 year-old barrels.

Not yet reviewed; 2009 vintage rated 89 points by International Wine Cellar: "Bright ruby. Aromas and flavors of dried cherry, cassis and licorice show a subtly wild quality and a touch of pungent herbs. Sappy and focused, with good lift and punch. Shows refreshing bitterness and spiciness on the firm, linear, nicely persistent finish. This wine displays less overt ripeness and weight than many wines of the vintage."

Redortier Côtes du Rhône-Villages Beaumes de Venise Rouge 2007 (316619)

750ml

$21.95

In stock, 12+ available

'Recommended,' Decanter: "Ample, blackberry fruit, hint of earth and game. Ripe, good, breezy drinking. Modest, late tannins. Enjoy now. Drink from 2010. (7/27/10)"

WHWC Staff Notes: "I was really excited to try this wine, as it is from the legendary 2007 vintage, which is pretty much gone from the marketplace, especially wines in this price range. Also, it is from Redortier, a producer that has consistently released fantastic wines when they reach their prime. The blend on this vintage is 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah and 5% Counoise. A co-worker and I pulled the cork on one and were both blown away. It takes a few minutes to really open up, but once it does, it sings! The flowery, medium-toned Grenache is hidden behind balanced, rich dark fruit and subtle minerality. Underneath is a nuance of the classic Beaumes-de-Venise black pepper. The acid is well-poised and keeps the wine fresh and lively on the palate, while the tannins are soft and integrated, contributing to the structure but not dominating it. This is a really fantastic bottle of Rhône that you could drink now, or hang onto for a few more years. It won't be around very long, so order some while you can." - Casey Carmichael

Redortier Gigondas 2005 (312052)

750ml

$28.95

In stock, 12+ available

This 2005 is now entering its drinking window and should stay there for the next 3 to 5 years. The nose reveals notes of cherry soaked in eau de vie, crushed strawberry and roasted herbs. The palate is long and elegant and exhibits sweet peppery black cherry, loamy earthy notes with leather, spice box, and Asian soy-like characteristics.

Robert Parker (Wines of the Rhône Valley): "From his small Gigondas estate, Etienne de Menthon, an intelligent, articulate man, produces one of the most impressive wines of the appellation... The wine is traditionally made, although a relatively high percentage of Syrah is included in the blend, giving the wine a deeper color and an unmistakable black-fruit character... Château Redortier's Gigondas is usually delicious when released, but it is so well endowed, concentrated, and powerful that it will easily last for a decade or more, particularly in top vintages."

Redortier Gigondas 2009 (316611)

750ml

$31.95

IWC 90–92

In stock, 12+ available

90-92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(a 60/40 blend of grenache and syrah; raised completely in concrete) Deep ruby. Smoky cherry and raspberry aromas are complicated by Indian spices, anise and dried rose. Deep, musky and gently sweet, with energetic red fruit flavors and good back-end lift. The sweetness extends through the long, spicy finish, which features fine-grained, nicely integrated tannins and a hint of white pepper. (Jan 2011)"

Robert Parker (Wines of the Rhône Valley): "From his small Gigondas estate, Etienne de Menthon, an intelligent, articulate man, produces one of the most impressive wines of the appellation... The wine is traditionally made, although a relatively high percentage of Syrah is included in the blend, giving the wine a deeper color and an unmistakable black-fruit character... Château Redortier's Gigondas is usually delicious when released, but it is so well endowed, concentrated, and powerful that it will easily last for a decade or more, particularly in top vintages."

Rostaing Côte-Rôtie Ampodium 2010 (316586)

750ml

$74.95

RP 94

RR 94

IWC 92

In stock, 12+ available

94 points Robert Parker: "The 2010 Cote Rotie Ampodium is performing much better from bottle than it did last year. Fashioned from a dozen separate terroirs in Cote Rotie, it exhibits tell-tale notes of licorice, tapenade, black currants and black raspberries with a floral component in the background. Beautifully textured, medium to full-bodied, rich and opulent, this superb Cote Rotie can be drunk now or cellared for 10-15 years. (Dec 2012)"

94 points Rhone Report: "Coming from a range of plots located throughout Côte-Rôtie, Rostaing’s 2010 Cuvée Ampodium (formerly the Cuvée Classique) is a gorgeous, supple effort that just begs to be drunk. Showing perfumed, elegant, and sexy aromas and flavors of raspberries, spring flowers, mineral, and assorted spices, it flows seamlessly onto the palate with a medium to full-bodied texture, no hard edges, and gorgeous purity of fruit. Already approachable due to its purity, balance, and texture, it will nevertheless age gracefully for 12-15 years. While slightly behind the two upper tier cuvees, it is certainly the bottle to choose for any near term drinking. (Mar 2013)"

92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby. Intense, spice- and floral-accented aromas of dark berry preserves, potpourri and Asian spices, with a bright mineral nuance gaining strength with air. Fresh and incisive, offering sappy black raspberry and boysenberry flavors and a sexy note of candied violet. Fine-grained tannins shape the long, juicy and penetrating finish, which echoes the floral note. (Mar/Apr 2013)"

Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2010 (316587)

750ml

$149.95

RP 96

RR 96

IWC 94

In stock, 6 available

96 points Robert Parker: "The prodigious 2010 Cote Rotie La Landonne reveals a dense purple color along with a huge, impressive perfume of roasted meats, black currants, black raspberries and scorched earth. This 100% Syrah comes from vines planted on exceptionally steep slopes composed of schist and iron-like sub-soils. Some graphite also makes an appearance in this mineral-dominated, well-delineated, rich, intense wine. (Dec 2012)"

96 points Rhone Report: "More firm, masculine, and concentrated, the 2010 La Landonne is a longer term prospect. A blend of 100% Syrah, it offers deep, layered aromas of currants, black olive, crushed stone, pepper, and hints of bacon on the nose. This is followed by a structured, concentrated, and incredibly rich Syrah that has a no hard edges, a seamless texture, and an overall delineated, focused profile. It needs 5-7 years of bottle age and will have 20+ years of total longevity. (Mar 2013)"

94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Inky ruby. Aromas and flavors of dark fruit preserves, candied flowers and smoky herbs, with a bright mineral nuance adding lift. Deeply pitched black and blue fruit flavors show serious depth and structure, picking up spiciness and an exotic floral quality on the back half. Chewy tannins give shape and grip to a strikingly long, powerful and spice-driven finish. Rostaing thinks that it would be a 'grave mistake' to broach this wine in its youth and believes that it's 'for the most patient people, not those in a hurry.' (Mar/Apr 2013)"

Rostaing/René Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde 2009 (316080)

750ml

$154.95

WS 95

RP 95

IWC 95

In stock, 5 available

95 points Wine Spectator: "Very perfumy at first, with violet and singed bay leaf notes leading the way for very silky plum and cherry confiture flavors. The long, dark finish lets an iron hint flitter through as this expands steadily, revealing lots of charcoal-tinged grip that blossoms and blossoms, turning this into an intense, dark, brooding wine. Best from 2015 through 2027. 600 cases made. (7/31/12)"

95 points Robert Parker: "The beautiful 2009 Cote Rotie Cote Blonde offers up aromas of pepper, bouquet garni, spring flowers, roasted meats, black raspberries and kirsch. This fragrant, spicy, floral, opulent, voluptuously textured, medium to full-bodied 2009 possesses terrific purity (a hallmark of all the Rostaing wines). It, too, should drink nicely for 10-15 years, but there is no reason to delay your gratification. Rene Rostaing’s elegant style is well-displayed in both 2010 and the riper, more fleshy, exuberant 2009 vintage. Always the sexiest wine in Rostaing’s cellar is the Cote Rotie Cote Blonde. It includes 3-4% co-fermented Viognier and is always the most seamless wine resembling haute couture. (Dec 2011)"

95 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep, vivid ruby. Explosively perfumed aromas of red and dark berry preserves, potpourri, licorice and incense, with intense minerality adding lift and an incisive quality. Black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors shows a striking marriage of depth and vivacity and are complemented by suave floral pastille and fruitcake notes. Refuses to let go on the finish, which lingers with serious fruity, floral persistence. (Mar/Apr 2012)"

Royer/Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Prestige 2009 (315282)

750ml

$43.95

IWC 93

RR 92

RP 91

In stock, 12+ available

List $56.00

93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby. Red berries, cherry and rhubarb on the expressive, spice-accented nose. Spicy and tightly wound on entry, then fleshier and deeper in the middle, offering sappy but seamless red fruit and bitter cherry flavors. Gains power with air and finishes with very good breadth, energy and lingering spiciness. This elegant Chateauneuf will age well on its balance. (Mar/Apr 2011)"

92 points Rhone Report: "An excellent '09 that.s slightly richer than the Traditional cuvee, the 2009 Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Prestige, 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, and 5% Mourvedre aged in a combination of cement tank and barrique, possesses a perfumed, complex profile with loads of minerality and dusty earth qualities balanced by sweet red currant, underbrush, and licorice. Medium+ bodied, silky, and polished, this outstanding Chateauneuf-du-Pape should drink nicely for up to a decade. (Sep 2011)"

91 points Robert Parker: "[$56 list] The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Prestige, which comes from 80- to 100-year-old vines (in contrast to the 45-year-old vines of the Tradition), is essentially an identical blend, and again aged primarily in tank. This is a slightly darker color, with massive amounts of black cherry and strawberry jam notes, and hints of Provencal herbs as well as loamy, sandy soil. A savory, broad, full-bodied wine without a hard edge to be found, it should drink well for 7-8 years and is already irresistible. (Oct 2011)"

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