Domaine de Fondr?che is owned by S?bastien Vincenti who produces organic wines in Ventoux. Fondr?che is one of the best run if not the finest estate in the Ventoux. Shrewd consumers have been…

An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi.

An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi.

An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi.

Solidly built, with a core of dark plum, fig and black licorice notes that meld together, while warm earth and a swath of tobacco move in on the finish.

An under the radar producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape no more! The 2017 vintage for Chateau Gigognan is groundbreaking, with huge marks for their Clos du Roi.

Château de Beaucastel - Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel 2021 available at Gillette Wine & Spirits in West Hartford, CT

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.

WB Ripe and polished yet fresh, this red seduces with ripe, generous anise, vanilla-laced blackberry and cherry flavors, then turns dark and brooding on.

Gérard Bertrand - Château l'Hospitalet Grand Vin 2021 (750ml) available at Cheers Wine & Spirits in Voorhees Township, NJ

Château Beauchęne - Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grande Réserve 2021 (750ml) available at Chester Fine Wines & Spirits in Chester, NJ

2020 was an outstanding vintage, and one that Grenache based wines, like Cuvee de Baron benefited greatly from. Wine Spectator calls these ideal bottles.