Rhône Valley - 3 / 5

Certitude from domaine François Villlard is a very pretty Crozes-Hermitage from the plot in the commune of Mercurol in northern Drôme. This wine develops on the nose with notes of intense red fruits; on the palate, the wine is supple, greedy, on red fruits associated with a spicy touch.

This Cairanne blanc du domaine Richaud is very expressive, fruity, long on the palate with notes that blend floral and pear. Serve as an aperitif; it will also accompany white meats or fish.

A superb Gigondas that this 2022 du Domaine d'Ouréa: beautiful substance, soft tannins and great length. The wine is already magnificent in this great vintage, but can be kept for up to 7-8 years!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023 : 92/100

The 2022 vintage Les Dessous des dentelles de la Croix des pins is powerful and concentrated in this great vintage. Scents of garrigue, a delicate blend of rosemary and juniper, accompany aromas of cherry, prune and laurel sauce. But it's on the palate that this wine makes its mark, combining power and finesse, strength and suppleness of tannin. With great length and persistence, this vintage will delight all gourmets in love with this extraordinary terroir.

The cuvée le Devens du domaine Hélène Bleuzen is a magnificent, very demonstrative Ventoux. The nose is intense, with notes of cherry spice, menthol and cocoa. The palate is dense and complex, with a fine tannic structure. A magnificent Ventoux to drink over 10 years

La Souteronne from domaine Hervé Souhaut is a superb Gamay. An airy, natural wine, developing on notes of cherry, bramble, sweet licorice. On the palate, it's silky, fresh, limpid, more infused than full-bodied, endowed with singular intensity.

Hervé Souhaut's Syrah is a deep, intense yet digestible wine. This natural wine is aged in infusion, then slowly matured, often in old wood. Its granite terroir produces a fine, straightforward wine, with a juicy, fluid body. On the palate, it develops notes of fresh black fruits, violets and a touch of white pepper. A rare elegance!

In a very fine vintage, the cuvée domaine du Domaine Combier is another great success. The wine is powerful, racy, spicy, with notes of black fruit and pepper. Soft but voluminous on the palate. A great organic wine to accompany dishes in sauce or red meats, for example.

The Saint-Peray Version du domaine François Villard is made predominantly from marsanne. This Rhone Valley wine has that extra touch of vivacity that makes this cuvée so charming, even in hot years. A lovely gastronomic wine that awaits baked fish, for example.

This white Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine Combier is a magnificent organic white from the Rhône Valley. It has a seductive bouquet on woody and pear notes, punctuated by fresh almonds on honeyed touches. The palate is rich, with voluptuous fruit and fresh saline bitters

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An intense, silky Saint-Joseph that needs 2-3 years to open up fully. Patience, this Syrah from Domaine du Coulet is a nugget!

From plots overlooking the Rhone, Rodolphe Duculty vinifies and ages this powerful, generous Saint-Joseph blanc partly in barrel, giving it lovely complexity and a fine balance between sweetness and freshness, with a slight sapidity. This Saint-Joseph can be served with asparagus, poultry or a cheese platter. A superb success fromDomaine Duculty en bouteille.

The Austral cuvée from Ferme Saint-Martin is a blanc de macération, otherwise known as an orange wine. This gourmet organic wine develops complex notes of spices, curry, candied apricot and peach. A beautifully structured white wine that will pair superbly with creamy poultry or cheeses, for example.

RVF : 94/100

A magnificent Saint-Joseph red, complex and long: it develops notes of red fruit and pepper. Silky tannins and great overall balance! We love it!

A great Gigondas this 2018 from Domaine d'Ouréa: beautiful substance, soft tannins and great length. The wine is approaching its peak

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023 : 92/100

La Calade du Mas de Libian is a powerful, wild organic wine, made predominantly from mourvèdre. A wine to enjoy with winter dishes, game and mushrooms.

Alchimie rouge is a lovely Chateauneuf du Pape produced by the Domaine des 3 Celliers. This organic wine reveals itself to be elegant and refined, characterized by its ruby red color and notes of fresh fruit. Its luscious tannic structure makes it ideal for drinking young, but does not detract from its ageing potential. Its freshness and well-integrated 14.50% are appreciated.

The cuvée les Pends du Domaine des Entrefaux has superb substance. This organic wine produced on the Crozes-Hermitage terroir deserves a few years of cellaring to develop its full complexity. It develops notes of black fruit and pepper: a lovely, racy bottle that awaits a woodcock over a wood fire or, more simply, a fine piece of meat with pepper.

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The Saint-Joseph Mairlant du domaine François Villard is supple and gourmand, with a lovely backbone. Approachable when young, it can be drunk over 5 to 7 years Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 91/100

The Cuvée Sainte-Agathe from Domaine Georges Vernay is a superb wine from the Northern Rhône Valley. This organic wine has lovely depth and freshness, giving it tremendous charm. It develops on notes of black fruits and spices, pepper, typical of Syrah.

The Pied de Samson from Domaine Georges Vernay has a nose with intense aromas of white flowers, peach, apricot, and a touch of minerality. Beautiful roundness on the palate, balanced by pleasant freshness. Fruity and floral flavors dominate.

This magnificent Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Marceau du Domaine des 3 Celliers, is excellent value for money. Its nose develops notes of blackberry, eucalyptus and black truffle. The palate is harmonious, concentrated and silky, with notes of blackberry, eucalyptus and black truffle. Silky, elegant tannins. Parker : 94-96/100

Parpaillon, a round, woody cuvée for lovers of wines with notes of red fruit and vanilla!

93/100 Revue des Vins de France 2026

93/100 James SUCKLING