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RHONE VALLEY
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JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE
Chave is one of the oldest names in the world when it comes to fine
wine; the family has been producing wine in the Northern Rhone valley
since 1481. Today, the estate is managed by Jean-Louis Chave. In the
early days, the family made wine in Saint Joseph but in 1865 they
bought vineyards on the hill of Hermitage. Out of the 14ha they own
in Hermitage, 10ha is planted with Syrah and 4ha with Rousanne and
Marsanne for the Hermitage Blanc.
Hermitage Blanc........................................................................ 2016 434 €
Hermitage Rouge....................................................................... 2013 389 €
CHÂTEAU RAYAS
If one had to name the “Pétrus of the Southern Rhône” it would have
to be Château Rayas. This legendary estate in Châteauneuf du Pape
is producing extremely sought-after, glorious wines made of 100%
Grenache. The 23ha estate is located on sandy clay soils, giving a cooler
microclimate which allows for slow maturation of the grapes – resulting
in elegance and perfume. The style of the final product is perhaps best
captured by Jeff Leve: “The bouquet is haunting. The purity of fruit can be
other-worldly, the textures are extraordinarily silky, elegant and sensuous.”
RED WINE
Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve............................................ 2009 1 349 €
Châteauneuf du Pape Reserve............................................ 2006 866 €
GRAND VENEUR
Domaine Grand Veneur was created by Alain Jaume in 1979. It
originally extended over 9ha but has since grown to 78ha of vineyards
located in the finest plots of the Southern Rhône Valley appellations
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac and the Côtes du Rhône. The wines are
beautiful and come highly rated from many wine critics. “This estate,
under the leadership of Sebastien and Christophe Jaume, continues to
be one of the reference point producers for relatively modern styled
Châteauneuf du Papes. In addition to their top tier efforts, the portfolio
is loaded with smoking values at just about every price point.”
RIVIERA WINE RHONE VALLEY
WHITE WINE
Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc de Viognier.................................. 2019 12 €
Chateauneuf du Pape Le Miocene..................................... 2019 37 €
RED WINE
Côtes-du-Rhône Les Champauvins.................................. 2019 19 €
Chateauneuf du Pape Le Miocene..................................... 2018/19 27 €
Chateauneuf du Pape Les Origines................................... 2018/19 38 €
Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes.............................. 2017/18 61 €