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We have an amazing collection of Southern Rhone essentials from the fantastic 2020 harvest to share with you today. Make sure to order soon to avoid missing out.
"More moderate heat in July and August than in either 2018 or 2019, plus some blocked maturation in dryer parcels, extended the growing season a little, leading to a ‘classic’ September harvest. Quality is good in general in a supple, silky, tender style that will drink well soon but age well, too, over the medium term."
Andrew Jefford, Wine Scholar Guild
All wines below are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order simply click on the links below or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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Domaine La Barroche
Although La Barroche is relatively new to estate bottling, it's worth noting that the Barrot family has been established in the village of Chateauneuf-du-Pape since around 1400. The property boasts 12.5 hectares of land featuring well-maintained vineyards, some of which have vines that are over a century old, resulting in exceptional grapes.
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2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Usually $129 - Special Offer $119
"Mainly old-vine (50–100 years) Grenache with 20% Mourvèdre and the balance Syrah and Cinsault. Aged in large old wooden casks.
Wonderful purity on the nose, crushed violets, fig and ripe red fruits. Very elegant nose, super-fine and delineated tannins. This shows real class and elegance, it's light on its feet but has great concentration behind it. Will drink young but also age extremely well."
17.5/20 Points
Alistair Cooper MW, jancisrobinson.com
"Rich and fleshy, but with excellent tannin structure behind it, this is a very impressive modern style Chateauneuf. Plenty of preserved cherry and black raspberry fruit with notes of rosemary and thyme. Lovely silky texture until you reach the firm finish, which promises many more years of life."
94 Points
jamessuckling.com
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Domaine Charvin
Laurent Charvin runs this small family estate located in the north of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The domaine has vineyard holdings of just 8 hectares in Chateauneuf-du-Pape and 13 hectares in Cotes-du-Rhone. The average age of the vineyards is over 50 years old with the oldest being nearly 80 years of age. Laurent Charvin describes his vineyard site as being cool for Chateauneuf-du-Papeas their vines are mostly planted on sandy north facing slopes and are certified organic.
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2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Usually $154 - Special Offer $142
"Dark red; an elegant curve runs across the nose, mulberry, raspberry jelly, laurel, thyme, dried herbs, the fruit very pure. The palate is sensuous, flows well, is articulate, bears Burgundian refinement, velvet tannins, is very stately. There’s a serene, gossamer, real stylish increase in depth, essence, running into a really good finish where the juice circulates freely, is bursting with life, energy, blood-iron, herbal notes, local ID on the aftertaste. This is pure, feathery, with good inner content, good balance, gives great access to its terroir..."
5 Stars
John Livingstone-Learmonth, Drink Rhone
"This great Chateauneuf combines the richness of the vintage with remarkable precision and vitality. Stacks of ripe damson plum, licorice and candied orange. Great tannin structure and lots of power on the full-bodied palate, with bitter chocolate and a stony character that builds at the very long, super-focused finish. From organically grown grapes."
97 Points
jamessuckling.com
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Paul Avril
Paul Avril is a highly respected and esteemed winemaker who operates in the renowned wine region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. He is driven by his unwavering passion to create exceptional wines that truly capture and represent the unique terroir of the region. With his meticulous techniques and exceptional attention to detail, Paul has managed to earn widespread acclaim from wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, cementing his status as a prominent and influential figure in the world of winemaking.
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2020 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 'Clos des Papes'
Usually $299 - Special Offer $275
"Proprietor Paul-Vincent Avril expects to bottle 100,000 bottles of something approximating this "final blend," tasted out of foudre. A blend of 55% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah and other permitted varieties, the 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape looked exceptional on this day, offering up scents of framboise and kirsch alongside dried flowers and Asian spices. Full-bodied yet weightless, silky and long, this is special stuff, complex and balanced."
96-98 Points
Joe Czerwinski, The Wine Advocate
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These wines are available now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days only. To place your order simply click on the links above or return the attached form, by email, by fax on 03 9419 6970 or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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