The limited cuvee of 100% old vine Roussanne (50% vinified in barrel and 50% in tank), the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape blanc Vieilles Vignes is an extraordinary wine. Since the debut vintage in 1986, I…

This is still quite aromatically closed for now, though some tobacco, cedar, crème anglaise and pineapple can be coaxed out - still very young indeed. It's less opulent in texture than a typical…

(99 RP) As always, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes comes from a three-hectare parcel planted in 1909. It's richer, creamier and longer than Beaucastel's regular white…

Considered as one of the greatest white wines in France, only 6000 bottles of this wine are produced. It's made with 100% very old Roussanne vines and harvested slightly over ripe. This exceptional…

A profound white, the 100% Roussanne 2010 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Roussanne Vieilles Vignes is more fresh and focused than the traditional blanc (and that's saying…

This is fragrant and complex, exhibiting sandalwood, vanilla, violet, black cherry and black currant aromas and flavors. Supple and fluid, balanced by fine supporting tannins and a long, fruit-,…

Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2009 (750ml) available at Winovisor in Washington, DC

96 Vm / 96 Ws / 94-96 Jm / 92-95 Bh. (13.2% alcohol; 18 hectoliters per hectare produced; from vines harvested on September 23): Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Explosive, fruit-dominated…