News — Chateneuf Du Pape

May 17, 2020

Lowest Price - Rhône Royalty:
2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape

This was an irresistible parcel—the legendary 2005 Rayas at a very, very good price. Château Rayas has turned out mythical wines. In the southern Rhône, they are without peer.

January 23, 2019

"Outstanding clarity" - 2016 Vieux Donjon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge

For my entire wine career, Vieux Donjon has been one of my go-tos in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. I love Vieux Donjon's purity and classicism.

January 9, 2017

"The appellation’s greatest guardian of traditional winemaking" - 2007 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins

Bonneau's wines exist on another level, especially Célestins. They are peerless and singular Châteauneufs. Bonneau's unyielding traditionalism reaches its zenith in the Célestins bottling.

December 1, 2016

Back-Vintage Rhône Royalty:
1998 Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Beaucastel is a name that looms large for those obsessed with the Southern Rhône.