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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 91/100 parker points, "More ripe and decadent, the 2005 Vacqueyras Le Clos offers lots of blackcurrants, smoked meats, black licorice and assorted meatiness to go with a full-bodied, layered and hedonistic style on the palate. This borders on overripe, but has a great texture and cleans up nicely on the finish. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah, it’s best consumed over the coming couple of years." Drink now - 2027.

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From the outstanding 1999 vintage and scoring 88-89/100 parker points, "The 1999 Vacqueyras looks to be a star in the making, with a dense ruby/purple color as well as excellent blackberry, cherry, smoke, mineral, and earthy notes. Medium to full-bodied, with good underlying, refreshing acidity, a roasted, meaty taste in its mid-section, and a slightly tannic finish, look for this wine to drink well young, yet age for a decade." Drink now - 2027.

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From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 parker points, "The two Gigondas from Montirius were both outstanding. Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre brought up all in tank, the 2005 Gigondas Terre des Aines has outstanding fruit, lots of bouquet garni, earth and meatiness, medium to full-bodied richness and a supple, textured style. It’s ideal for drinking over the coming 3-4 years." Drink now - 2027.

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From the outstanding 2016 vintage and scoring 91-93/100 Parker points, "the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape la Bernardine is the most flattering young version of this cuvée I can recall tasting. Loaded with black cherry fruit, it's full-bodied, rich and velvety yet not overdone, showing subtle dried spice notes and a long, fresh finish. It should drink well for a decade." Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 2016 vintage and scoring 91+/100 Parker points, "The recently bottled (three weeks before my visit) 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape was surprisingly open. It features delightfully ripe Grenache fruit that hints at stone fruit and milk chocolate, ample weight on the plate and a supple, easygoing personality. It should drink well for the next decade" Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 1985 vintage, this lovely red wine has a soft supple style with harmonious aromas and flavours of berry cherry and earth plus a hint of violet on the finish. Drink now - 2027. A lovely gift.

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From the outstanding 1985 vintage, this red wine is rich and ripe with lots of berry and black cherry aromas and flavours that make quite an entrance on the palate echoing anise and fruit on a solid finish. Drink now - 2028. A lovely gift.

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From the outstanding 1985 vintage, this lovely red wine reveals sumptuous levels of sweet black fruits that are presented in a full-bodied, super-concentrated style. Drink now - 2028. A lovely gift.

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From the outstanding 2001 vintage and scoring 90-92/100 Parker points, "The 2001 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet is one of the great successes from this vineyard, which sits just across the road from the appellation of Chateauneuf du Pape. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a closed, but promising nose of melted licorice, camphor, saddle leather, black cherries, and blackberries. It reveals more tannin and substance than most vintages, and it will need 1-3 years of cellaring. This is a long, structured, classic Coudoulet meant for long-term ageing." Drink now - 2028.

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From the very good 2009 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, "In total contrast, the 2009 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet red represents the essence of Provence in its notes of ground pepper, new saddle leather, lavender, kirsch, garrigue, and abundant red and black fruits. This complex, evolved, luscious red begs for a bloody grilled steak. With a creamy, medium to full-bodied texture, this gorgeous, complex, evolved wine should be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years." Drink now - 2026.

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From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker points, "A juicy, forward and textured example of this cuvee (especially when tasted next to the 2013), the 2012 Coudoulet de Beucastel Côtes du Rhône has juicy blueberry, garrigue and lavender notes to go with a fleshy, medium to full-bodied feel on the palate. Soft, with low acidity and a hard-to-resist feel, it has just enough tannic grip to keep it drinking nicely for 7-8 years." Drink now - 2025.

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From the good 2014 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "Another great 2014 is the 2014 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône, which comes from a parcel located just a stone’s throw from the Chateau, on the other side of the A7 highway. Offering lots of sweet cherries, cedar, white pepper and spice, it’s medium-bodied, charming and downright delicious. It’s always one of the longer lived Côtes du Rhône out there and should drink nicely through 2024." Drink now - 2024.

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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker Points, "As for the equally deep ruby/purple-colored 2007 Seguret Grande Reserve, this wine has much more licorice and more depth and body, but displays a similar aromatic and flavor profile. It is broad, expansive, and voluptuously textured, with stunning depth and richness. This is about as good as Seguret can be and actually competes with wines that are much more costly. Drink it over the next 7-10 years.." Drink now - 2029.

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From the outstanding 2009 vintage and scoring 89/100 Parker Points, "As for the 2009 Cotes du Rhones, which are all in bottle, the 2009 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Seguret Tradition has a dark ruby color and the telltale kirsch liqueur with some earthy and loamy soil notes in the background, as well as hints of pepper and spice. It is a classic example of a Provencal wine. Medium to full-bodied and supple, it should continue to drink well for another 4-5 years." Drink now - 2027.

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From the outstanding 1985 vintage, this red wine is a big, dense, full-throttle, wine with an inky/purple colour, loads of black raspberry and black currant fruit, smoke and earth and a wonderful furity finish. Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 2006 vintage, this super Chateauneuf Du Pape scores 90/100 Parker points "I found none of the austerity or rusticity in this bottle of 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes that I found last year, yet the tannin is certainly present, but that’s always the case with this cuvee. A blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Mourvedre aged in tank and stainless steel, it has lots of blackberry, black cherry, seaweed, crushed rock and garrigue to go with a medium to full-bodied, elegant and seamless style on the palate. I suspect the tannin will always be present here, but it has solid depth of fruit and will certainly evolve nicely" Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 1998 vintage, this super Chateauneuf Du Pape scores 91/100 points from Stephen Tanzer " Medium red, with a hint of amber at the rim. Very ripe, expressive aromas of plum, coffee, smoke and spice. Silky and mouthfilling yet uncompromisingly dry. Finishes with lovely, fine tannins and subtle persistence. A rather sophisticated, classic Chateauneuf that should age gracefully." Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 2015 vintage and scoring 94/100 Parker points, "One thing I learned from this blind tasting is that I definitely have a soft spot for Grenache off sandy sites, like this 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape, which is 100% Grenache from Pignan (Nord). Garrigue, cherry and anise mark the nose, while the palate is creamy in texture and the licorice-tinged finish is silky. This complete, all-around effort should drink well for a decade or more." Drink now - 2030.

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From the outstanding 2007 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, 'I'd wager one of the finest examples of this cuvee ever made (the 2009 and 2010 will give it run for its money), the sensational 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee les Origines from the Jaume family is a perfect example of a modern styled Chateauneuf du Pape that never loses its Southern Rhone soul. Made from 50% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah that was aged in equal parts barrels and tanks, it offers a ripe, pedal-to-the-metal bouquet of ripe black fruits, charred meats, pan drippings, saddle leather and garrigue that continues to open up with time in the glass. On the palate, it's full-bodied, beautifully concentrated and layered, with sweet, sweet tannin and a great finish. This closed down shortly after release but is just now staring to show its true potential. Drink bottles anytime over the coming decade.." Drink now - 2027.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 1998 vintage, this super Chateauneuf Du Pape scores 93/100 Parker points "One of the wines that caused me to fall in love with Chateauneuf du Pape on release, the Sabon’s 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chaupin is still showing beautifully today. Currants, licorice, fruit cake and truffle all emerge from the glass, and it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, tons of sweet fruit and a great finish." Drink now - 2028.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 89-91/100 Parker points, "Reminiscent of the '90 vintage, the 2003 Bosquet des Papes are soft, succulent, low acid efforts with loads of fruit, high glycerin, and equally high alcohol. The dense, full-bodied 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape exhibits notes of ground pepper, Provencal herbs, black currants, and sweet cherries along with additional tannin, structure, and earth. The full-bodied, powerful finish reveals loads of flesh, glycerin, alcohol, and concentration." Drink now - 2028.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

Scoring 90/100 Parker points and from the outstanding 1990 vintage, "Faraud's 1990 exhibits a black/ruby color. The big, spicy, earthy, licorice nose and opulent, fat, chewy flavors nearly conceal the considerable tannin levels. This in-your-face, full-throttle Gigondas is quasi-civilized, but absolutely delicious." Drink now - 2028.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

Scoring 90/100 Parker points and from the good 1986 vintage, "The deep plum/garnet-colored 1986 is slightly less concentrated and less alcoholic than the 1985, but it is still perfumed, rich, and intense. Fully mature, this fleshy, corpulent wine is a noteworthy success". Drink now - 2026.

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From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points, "The estate’s special cuvée, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Les Choregies is a smoking blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Syrah that spends 14 months in 80% new demi-muids and 20% in 300-liter barrels. It possesses a deep purple color to go with ripe, decadent notes of mulled dark fruits, wild herbs, roasted meats and hints of gaminess on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, balanced and textured, it has rock solid mid-palate depth and building tannin, all saying it will evolve nicely for over a decade. It’s well worth checking out." Drink now - 2028.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 2003 vintage, and scoring 91/100 Parker points,"Beautifully traditional and classic, with plenty of seaweed wrapper, herbed game, truffle, garrigue and sweet kirsch and blackberry-styled fruit, the 2003 Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes is medium-bodied, clean, balanced and has solid focus and length on the finish. In a great drinking spot, with mature fruit, yet a core of sweet fruit, it should be consumed over the coming 4-6 years or so. Given the balance, this will certainly drink nicely beyond that point, yet I like it now while the mature profile is balanced by notable fruit. Well-done, and worth seeking out for a mature, well-made Chateauneuf du Pape drinking experience." Drink now - 2028

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 2004 vintage, this red wine scores 94/100 Parker points "The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee de Mon Aieul, which spends 90% of its time in tank and 10% in old barrels, has turned out even better in bottle than it performed from cask. Basically 100% Grenache in 2004, this is clearly better than the '99, which I own and drink frequently. It exhibits a deep ruby purple color and a wonderful sweet nose of black cherry, raspberry, licorice, spice box, and roasted herbs. Voluminous for a 2004, with full body, beautiful texture, a long, heady finish, and loads of fruit, glycerin, and decent acidity, this wine should drink beautifully for 12-15+ years. " Drink now - 2028.

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From the outstanding 2009 vintage, this red wine scores 91-3/00 Parker points and "The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes comes primarily from two sectors of Chateauneuf du Pape, La Crau and Mont Olivet. It is a dense ruby/purple color, with plenty of garrigue, lavender, black currant, black cherry, sandy, loamy soil notes along with underbrush. A quintessential wine of Provence - full-bodied, powerful, yet at the same time, elegant and very complex - it can be drunk over the next 15+ years." Drink now - 2028.

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From the very good 1982 vintage, this delightful Rhone wine exhibits aromas of cherries and plums. It possesses a good, spicy, peppery nose, excellent freshness and a medium-bodied finish. Drink now 2028.

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From the very good 2009 vintage, this red wine scores 94/100 Parker points "A smoking effort that's overflowing with Provencal charm is the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape la Crau de la Mere. A full-bodied, big, sexy effort, it has classic and sunny notes of roasted herbs, licorice, exotic spices and sweet red and black fruits. Luxuriously textured, concentrated and layered, it avoids any of the rusticity that can be found in the vintage and delivers nothing but classic Chateauneuf du Pape character. It can be enjoyed anytime over the coming decade." Drink now - 2027.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 2012 vintage and scoring 95/100 Parker Points, "the 2012 Hermitage Domaine des Tourettes is a stunning effort that exhibits blockbuster notes of toasted spice, leather, peppery herbs and sweet black and blue fruit. Seeing 16 months in 60% new French oak, it's a powerful, concentrated and full-bodied effort that has lots of tannin, but more than enough fruit to handle it. Like the Les Bessards, shorter-term cellaring is advised here and it will have over two decades of longevity." Drink now - 2034.

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From the good 2012 vintage, this Magnum offers up notes of blackberry, dried herbs and assorted baking spices. It is medium-bodied, supple and nicely textured with a long smooth finish. Drink now - 2027.

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