Bonpas "legend" Luberon Blanc

FRANCE: RHONE VALLEY -SOUTHERN - COTES DU RHONE

Size750MLVintage2020SKU25935

A bright and enlightening example of the varietals that thrive in the Southern Rhone. A platinum green with silver lining in the glass. Aromas are led by yellow lemon peel, fresh cut green pineapple, and faint stone fruit notes on a sage blanket. The mouthfeel is mineral-driven with crushed chalk and cleansing acidity.

Chateau Massiac Minervois "Les Sentinelles

FRANCE: RHONE VALLEY -SOUTHERN - COTES DU RHONE

Size750MLVintage2019SKU17667

The "Sentinelle" cuvee is the more precocious of the two reds produced at Massiac. The tannins are more supple and the fruit a touch riper, more forward and less rustic than its companion. Fermentation and elevage are in tank. The wine is bottled within a year of the harvest. The blend is usually two-thirds Syrah and one-third Carignan.

Domaine la Manarine Cotes du Rhone Rouge

FRANCE: RHONE VALLEY -SOUTHERN - COTES DU RHONE

Size750MLVintage2020SKU24870

This wine is 100% Grenache and produces a classically spicy, full-bodied wine that speaks clearly of the "garrigue" of the region. The grapes are destemmed before the fermentation and the cuvaison is on the order of three weeks duration..

Mont Redon Cote du Rhone Blanc

FRANCE: RHONE VALLEY -SOUTHERN - COTES DU RHONE

Size750MLVintage2021SKU23859

Aromas of lemon curd, apricot blossom, and almond lead into a golden-quince flavoured palate, with more almond shell and rich yellow peach. There is a roundness to the middle of the palate that is quite enticing, but the finish is dry and fresh, with a hint of orange.