2009  Hommage a Jacques Perrin, WA99

2007  Hommage a Jacques Perrin

Hommage a Jacques Perrin -- "The star of the show was the 2007 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin, which in this vintage is a classic blend of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and the rest Counoise and Grenache. Inky colored and insanely perfumed, with to-die-for notes of lavender, Provencal herbs, roasted meats, black cherries, truffle, crème de cassis and licorice, it flows onto the palate with massive concentration, a stunning mid-palate and a thick, rich texture that never gets heavy or cumbersome. This is blockbuster stuff that just could not get any better. Drink it anytime over the coming 3-4 decades." - 100pts WA

2017  Gigondas

Gigondas -- "More concentrated and tannic than the 2016, the 2017 Gigondas shows outstanding potential. Marked by hints of charred wood and mocha, it's nevertheless rich, ripe and fruity, with a long finish." - 91-93pts WA

2012  Sanctus Sanctorum

Sanctus Sanctorum -- "The 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape Sanctus Sanctorum is a singular wine and comes from a small plot of ancient Grenache vines that are located on the famed La Crau lieu-dit, on the eastern edge of the appellation, near Vieux Télégraphe. It offers an insane bouquet of cassis, kirsch and black raspberry intermixed with sweet licorice, toasted spice and ground pepper that’s to die for. This is followed by a massive, full-bodied, seamless wine that has building tannin, no hard edges and a finish that won’t quit. The only problem here is that it’s almost impossible to get your hands on a bottle (there are roughly 200 magnums to go around). It’s certainly in the same ballpark as the 2009 and 2010, and will have two decades of longevity, although it should be firing on all cylinders in 5-6 years." - 99pts WA

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2007  Chateauneuf du Pape

Chateauneuf du Pape

2012  Sierra du Sud

Cult Cotes du Rhone producer Domaine Gramenon crafts small quantites of single site wines from super-low yields. This Cotes du Rhone is made from Syrah vines that are 8-30 years old. It spends 7months in wood, vat & barrique. Can age 4-8 years.

2014  Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Made just around the corner from Rayas, sharing the magical soils/terroir, this an elegant, incredibly well priced Rhone blend. Balanced & lifted on the nose and palate, utterly delicious.

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2005  Chateauneuf du Pape

wrinkled label -- "One of the most age-worthy cuvees in the appellation, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape was gorgeous on this occasion, showing classic iodine, seaweed and peppery herbs intermixed with layers of sweet currant, plum and blackberry fruits. Full-bodied, powerful and ripe, with a still youthful profile, this beauty won’t hit full maturity for another 3-4 years, and should hold for a decade or more after that." - 95pts WA