In 1954, the Brottes launched their famous non-vintage Chateauneuf du Pape La Fiole du Pape. To reiterate, the wine is sold in a misshapen bottle covered.

A terrific vintage for this wine, which was bottled just a couple of weeks prior to my late June visit, the 2021 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel is.

Crous St Martin - Chateauneuf du Pape 2021 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

Domaine de Beaurenard - Cotes Du Rhone Villages Rasteau 2021 (750ml) available at WineWorks in Marlton, NJ

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"Prominent veins of char, vanilla and clove extend from nose to finish in this sultry, sun-drenched red. A blend of old-vine Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre sourced from calcareous-marl soils and aged…

Absolutely packed with fruit and extract, Carmin Brillant is a unique expression of Vacqueyras. Composed of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, it undergoes an extended maceration and 18 months of aging, 50%…

Tablas Creek - Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles 2023 available at The Wine Merchant - Cincinnati, Oh in Cincinnati, Oh

A sturdy version, with nice smoky meatiness underscoring an expressive fruit profile of blackberry sauce, damson plum and violet. Still a bit tightly wound.