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Clos Sainte Magdeleine Cassis Blanc 2015
91+
Our Score
(6/2018) This dry white comes from one of the most beautiful wine growing regions in France. With vineyards literally touching the Mediterranean Sea, the region of Cassis produces richly concentrated whites that are quite fresh, with citrus and orchard fruits and salty minerality. This ageworthy example, imported by Kermit Lynch, blends 40% Marsanne with 30% Ugni Blanc, 25% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc. Delicious.
(6/2018) This dry white comes from one of the most beautiful wine growing regions in France. With vineyards literally touching the Mediterranean Sea, the region of Cassis produces richly concentrated whites that are quite fresh, with citrus and orchard fruits and salty minerality. This ageworthy example, imported by Kermit Lynch, blends 40% Marsanne with 30% Ugni Blanc, 25% Clairette and 5% Bourboulenc. Delicious.
La Mascaronne "Fazioli" Cotes de Provence Rouge 2016
91
Our Score
(6/2019) Chateau La Mascaronne produces one of our favorite Provence Roses, and they also make this equally compelling and delicious red. A blend of mostly Syrah with Mourvedre and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, this nearly full-bodied wine is deep and concentrated with black cherry, black raspberry, blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors. The minerality and rocky earth tones remind us of Priorat, with a touch of fresh herbs on the lengthy finish adding complexity. This is a very elegant and complex wine that totally over delivers, especially if allowed an hour or so in a decanter to fully open up.
(6/2019) Chateau La Mascaronne produces one of our favorite Provence Roses, and they also make this equally compelling and delicious red. A blend of mostly Syrah with Mourvedre and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, this nearly full-bodied wine is deep and concentrated with black cherry, black raspberry, blueberry and blackberry fruit flavors. The minerality and rocky earth tones remind us of Priorat, with a touch of fresh herbs on the lengthy finish adding complexity. This is a very elegant and complex wine that totally over delivers, especially if allowed an hour or so in a decanter to fully open up.
$
2099
Discount:
750 ML
La Mascaronne "Quat 'Saisons" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018
91
Wine Advocate
(4/30/2019) "This organic producer clearly merits more attention. The 2018 Cotes de Provence Rose Quat'Saisons offers up hints of wet stone, fresh herbs and citrus on the nose, then adds red currant, cranberry and cherry on the light to medium-bodied palate. It unfolds nicely, yielding pleasant notes of white chocolate on the long, harmonious finish."
(4/30/2019) "This organic producer clearly merits more attention. The 2018 Cotes de Provence Rose Quat'Saisons offers up hints of wet stone, fresh herbs and citrus on the nose, then adds red currant, cranberry and cherry on the light to medium-bodied palate. It unfolds nicely, yielding pleasant notes of white chocolate on the long, harmonious finish."
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau La Mascaronne "Quat 'saisons" Cotes de Provence Rose 2017
90
Wine Advocate
90
Our Score
(6/2018) This beautiful blend of Cinsault and Carignan from certified organic estate vineyards in the Cotes de Provence region is one of our favorites. With a beautiful pale pink hue and crisp, bright flavors, the 2017 Chateau La Mascaronne "Quat 'saisons" Rose jumps to your attention with aromas of peach, citrus peel and rose petal. On the palate, the red berry fruits come forward followed by complexities of white peach and fresh thyme. Richly textured, the wine is clean with a lingering burst of minerality and fresh acidity that is a hallmark of great Provencal Rose.
(6/2018) This beautiful blend of Cinsault and Carignan from certified organic estate vineyards in the Cotes de Provence region is one of our favorites. With a beautiful pale pink hue and crisp, bright flavors, the 2017 Chateau La Mascaronne "Quat 'saisons" Rose jumps to your attention with aromas of peach, citrus peel and rose petal. On the palate, the red berry fruits come forward followed by complexities of white peach and fresh thyme. Richly textured, the wine is clean with a lingering burst of minerality and fresh acidity that is a hallmark of great Provencal Rose.
Caves d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018
92
James Suckling
(5/7/2019) "This is the real McCoy for this price point. The freshness here is undeniable, as it exudes citrus, rose petals, nectarines, sliced dill and coriander and the signature strawberries and cream. Flavorful and intense on the medium- to full-bodied palate yet so very restrained and elegant. Super-value wine as always. Drink now."
(5/7/2019) "This is the real McCoy for this price point. The freshness here is undeniable, as it exudes citrus, rose petals, nectarines, sliced dill and coriander and the signature strawberries and cream. Flavorful and intense on the medium- to full-bodied palate yet so very restrained and elegant. Super-value wine as always. Drink now."
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau de la Noblesse Bandol Rouge 2015
91
Our Score
(6/2019) Chateau de La Noblesse is a very traditional boutique Provence estate run by 5th generation vigneron Agnes Cade. The 2015 Bandol Rouge blends 95% Mourvedre with 5% Grenache. It is deliciously classic in style, with big tannins, dark flavors, earth, balancing acidity, and an absurd close-out price. This beauty is normally smartly priced around $25, making our blow-out price too good to pass up, especially considering how expensive Bandol has become! This rustic southern French gem is drinkable now through 2025.
(6/2019) Chateau de La Noblesse is a very traditional boutique Provence estate run by 5th generation vigneron Agnes Cade. The 2015 Bandol Rouge blends 95% Mourvedre with 5% Grenache. It is deliciously classic in style, with big tannins, dark flavors, earth, balancing acidity, and an absurd close-out price. This beauty is normally smartly priced around $25, making our blow-out price too good to pass up, especially considering how expensive Bandol has become! This rustic southern French gem is drinkable now through 2025.
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau de la Noblesse Bandol Rose 2017
A delicious Pink Provence assemblage of 50% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache, 25% Cinsault - Substantially less expensive than most Bandol Rose!
90+
Our Score
90
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(6/2018) "Light, vivid orange. Pungent, mineral-accented blood orange and red berry scents, with a subtle floral note in the background. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering raspberry and lavender flavors that are braced by a refreshingly bitter citrus pith note. Shows very good clarity and persistence on the finish, which leaves a dusty mineral note behind. Drinking window: 2019 - 2021"
(6/2018) "Light, vivid orange. Pungent, mineral-accented blood orange and red berry scents, with a subtle floral note in the background. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering raspberry and lavender flavors that are braced by a refreshingly bitter citrus pith note. Shows very good clarity and persistence on the finish, which leaves a dusty mineral note behind. Drinking window: 2019 - 2021"
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau de la Noblesse Bandol Blanc 2017
90+
Our Score
(6/2019) Bandol Blanc is not very common, and on the rare occasion American drinkers do discover one, the wines tend to be prohibitively expensive. Not here, not with our "direct import" relationship and a further incentivizing "blow-out" price from the importer. This richly and rounded textured blend of 60% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc and 10% Rolle (aka Vermentino) hits the spot with brisk and exotic flavors, including lime zest, nectarine, white peach, creme brulee and macadamia, all atop a theme of rocky earth. Drinkable now thru 2021, this wine opens with oxygen, and would be lovely with various preparations of fatty fish dishes.
(6/2019) Bandol Blanc is not very common, and on the rare occasion American drinkers do discover one, the wines tend to be prohibitively expensive. Not here, not with our "direct import" relationship and a further incentivizing "blow-out" price from the importer. This richly and rounded textured blend of 60% Clairette, 30% Ugni Blanc and 10% Rolle (aka Vermentino) hits the spot with brisk and exotic flavors, including lime zest, nectarine, white peach, creme brulee and macadamia, all atop a theme of rocky earth. Drinkable now thru 2021, this wine opens with oxygen, and would be lovely with various preparations of fatty fish dishes.
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau La Lieue Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose 2017
89
Our Score
(8/2018) Made from 70% Cinsault and 30% Grenache, this certified organic Provencal estate has produced an outstanding Rose. Floral aromas lead to fruit-forward flavors of wild strawberries, salted watermelon and tangerine zest. Dry, crisp and refreshing with a bit of extra weight, this beauty will be delicious all year round with a variety of salads, grilled fish, spicy sausage and more. The Vial family has owned this estate for five generations and the experience with the land shines through. A definite case-buy candidate. Bravo!
(8/2018) Made from 70% Cinsault and 30% Grenache, this certified organic Provencal estate has produced an outstanding Rose. Floral aromas lead to fruit-forward flavors of wild strawberries, salted watermelon and tangerine zest. Dry, crisp and refreshing with a bit of extra weight, this beauty will be delicious all year round with a variety of salads, grilled fish, spicy sausage and more. The Vial family has owned this estate for five generations and the experience with the land shines through. A definite case-buy candidate. Bravo!
Chateau Gassier "Esprit" Cotes de Provence Rose 2018
90
Our Score
(4/2019) This is our first Provence Rose of the new year, and it is lovely! A skillful blend of Grenache (50%), Cinsault (30%), Syrah (15%) and Rolle (5%), it provides peppery red fruit tones along with floral notes, a tart mineral core and hints of green herbs. A sure sign that warmer months are ahead!
(4/2019) This is our first Provence Rose of the new year, and it is lovely! A skillful blend of Grenache (50%), Cinsault (30%), Syrah (15%) and Rolle (5%), it provides peppery red fruit tones along with floral notes, a tart mineral core and hints of green herbs. A sure sign that warmer months are ahead!
$
1679
Discount:
750 ML
