Rhône Valley - 4 / 5

Les pends blancs du Domaine des Entrefaux is a magnificent parcel from the estate. The nose of this organic wine from the Cozes-Hermitage terroir is rich and gourmand, developing notes of apricot and almond. The palate is rich yet balanced and racy, endowed with superb energy. A great gastronomic wine.

The Clos du Calvaire red is a magnificent Châteauneuf-du-pape: a full, generous wine with aromas of cherries, violets and spices. The palate is suave and balanced, with persistent tannins and notes of ripe fruit. This cuvée shines for its fruit finesse and harmony on the palate.

RVF : 96/100

This Chateauneuf-du-Pape red from Domaine Usseglio 2022 has an open nose with notes of cocoa and roasting. On the palate, the wine has a fine, delicate attack. This Chateauneuf-du-Pape develops notes of cocoa, toast and sweet spices. A few more years will allow it to truffle. Excellent value for money. Wine advocate : 90-92 Robinson : 16.5

This cuvée Cap Nord du Domaine Combier en Crozes-Hermitage is a parcel selection from north-facing vines. On this 2021 vintage the palate develops on notes of black fruits and intense spices. Domaine Combier's Cap Nord is powerful yet refined, with a silky mouthfeel. A great Crozes-Hermitage to be enjoyed over 7 to 10 years.Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023 : 94/100

This Saint-Joseph cuvée Cap Nord from domaine Combier develops on notes of black fruits and spices. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, offering great length. Enjoy over 7 years

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 93/100

This Châteauneuf-du-pape blanc du Domaine Usseglio has an open nose with notes of white flesh fruits. On the palate, the wine is beautifully fresh, with notes of white-fleshed fruit, apricot and almonds. Nice length.

The Saint-Joseph reflet du domaine François Villard possesses lovely substance and concentration. This Rhone Valley wine is elegant, developing notes of white pepper, raspberry, cedar and spices. To be enjoyed over 10 years! Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 94/100

Brise Cailloux is a magnificent Cornas from Domaine du Coulet. Matthieu Barret produces a digestible, complex wine here, with floral, spicy and blood orange notes. Superb!

This Chateauneuf-du-Pape red from the domaine Pierre André is an exceptional wine. In this great Rhône Valley vintage, this organic wine develops an intense, complex nose of black fruit, cherry and spice. The palate has great volume and length. The tannins are silky and delicate, with a lovely freshness. Long, ripe, pure and precise finish. Let it improve over 10 years, without hurrying! Old vines ranging from 75 to 140 years for some parcels.

This Chateauneuf-du-Pape red from the domaine Pierre André is an exceptional wine. In this great Rhône Valley vintage, this organic wine develops an intense, complex nose of black fruit, cherry and spice. The palate has great volume and length. The tannins are silky and delicate, with a lovely freshness. Long, ripe, pure and precise finish. Let it improve over 10 years, without hurrying! Old vines ranging from 75 to 140 years for some parcels.

The Roc d'Anglade is one of the Rhône Valley's great gastronomic wines. This organic wine rests on fine, elegant tannins. The palate is intense and fresh, with great elegance: far from the heaviness of some southern wines, it proves particularly digestible. A must-have!Close

The Châteauneuf-du-pape blanc du domaine Pierre André is a benchmark for the appellation: it's both powerful and deep, a blend of clairette, bourboulenc, grenache and roussanne. The wine is precise and fresh, developing expressive notes of white fruit and citrus. The buche is ample, rich, fat but never heavy. Superb length!

The condrieu grand Vallon du domaine François Villard is aged 11 months in oak barrels with 35% new barrels. Very fruity with aromas of white peaches and a beautiful minerality, this is a magnificent Condrieu of great finesse.Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 93/100

The Clos des Grives 2022 from Domaine Combier possesses superb balance. In this very attractive vintage, this long, complex and deep organic wine is one of the appellation's best representatives. It will require a few years to find balance and complexity. A vintage to be enjoyed over 7 to 10 years!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 95/100

La cuvée Terres de la Crau du Clos du Calvaire is a parcel-based cuvée from the estate. It presents a varied palette of blackberry, rose and spice aromas. The palate is generous, with ripe black fruit aromas, coated tannins and a chocolate finish. A concentrated, generous wine that aptly highlights the terroirs of La Crau.

WINE ADVOCATE: 96/100

The Clos des Grives blanc cuvée from Domaine Combier is a great gourmet white from the Rhone Valley. Rare and ambitious, this cuvée is full-bodied and fresh. It reveals woody, white and yellow fruit notes. A long, lingering finish!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 93/100

Deponcins du domaine François Villard is a magnificent Condrieu. On the nose, it develops floral and fruity aromas, blending white flowers and fruit. On the palate, it develops notes of yellow fruit (peach, apricot) and exotic fruit. Beautiful freshness and superb length!Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 94/100

The Clos des Grives blanc du Domaine Combier cuvée is a grand blanc de gastronomie from the Rhone Valley. Rare and ambitious, this cuvée possesses beautiful chewiness and plenty of freshness. It reveals woody, white and yellow fruit notes. A long, lingering finish!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 93/100

Terres de la Crau blanc du Clos du Calvaire is a superb white Châteauneuf-du-Pape from vines averaging 60 years old. A pure, balanced white with a vibrant style that perfectly highlights the richness of the appellation's terroirs. The nose reveals aromas of white flowers and lime blossom. On the palate the aroma tends towards honeyed mint, and lime.

WINES: 91-93

The Gallet blanc du domaine François Villard is a superb Côte Rotie in a fine 2022 vintage. This wine develops aromas of red fruits, violets and pepper typical of Syrah. A great wine, a must for any Rhône Valley connoisseur. François Villard confirms that he is undoubtedly one of the most talented winemakers of his generation. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 95/100

The cuvée Père Pape du Clos du Calvaire is made from old vines planted in the northern part of the appellation and offers a varied aromatic palette with notes of red fruits, laurel and spices. The palate is full, fresh and racy. Père Pape reflects the terroirs of Châteauneuf du Pape with finesse and precision.

RVF : 97/100

Geniale Patronne du domaine du Coulet is a great Cornas. It is a structured wine that develops on very spicy notes. Keep it to discover its terroir expression and texture. Drink within 5 to 15 years.

The cuvée Impériale du domaine Raymond Usseglio is the estate's grand cuvée de garde. In this great 2019 vintage, this Chateauneuf-du-Pape reveals itself to be powerful, deep and complex, on black fruits, cocoa, prunes. Exceptional length!

Jancis Robinson: 17/20