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Vidal-Fleury Crozes-Hermitage 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark red and moderately deep. A nose of blackcurrant, plum, violet but also pepper and toast, with a vegetal note. A supple, fresh palate, black fruit, mineral, with roundness and persistence based on fresh fruit. Ideal pairings for this wine include... more

Notre Dame des Pallieres Cotes du Rhone Villages Sablet L'Olivet 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine has a beautiful bright and limpid robe with a beautiful deep cherry red. Intense and gourmet aromas of fresh fruit (especially blackcurrant), pepper and anise are revealed, embellished with a mineral touch (flint). The mouth is full and... more

Trenel Vire-Clesse 2020 White Wine - France

A beautiful gold in color, Trenel's Vire-Clesse displays a complex nose of grapefruit, passion fruit, mango, lime and white pepper mingled with the typical notes of white blossom and peach. The palate is round and well-balanced, underpinned by a... more

Dopff & Irion Crustaces 2021 White Wine - France

Brilliant golden yellow robe. On the nose, mineral aromas, dry, white fleshed fruit such as green apple, white elderberry flowers and dill. Lively and fresh palate, dynamic with white pepper on the finish. Good matching with starters and seafood. more

Philippe Gavignet Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019 Red Wine - France

Aromas of black fruits and a hint of forest floor. Flavors of black/red fruits and black pepper. Savory and mouth-watering more

Willm Gewurztraminer Reserve 2021 White Wine - France

This pretty Gewurztraminer has golden yellow hints. Nice aromatic intensity and exotic fruits. The bouquet is intense and develops rich aromas of exotic fruit (passion, pineapple, litchi), flowers (roses) and spices (pepper, cinnamon). Round and... more

Famille Perrin Cotes du Rhone Nature 2021 Red Wine - France

This wine has a very expressive nose with notes of violets and fresh strawberries. Supple, rich, and complex on the palate, it reveals beautiful aromas of pepper, black fruit, and thyme before a long, silky, and elegant finish. more

Chateau Mauperey Cotes de Bordeaux 2019 Red Wine - France

This classic Merlot based Bordeaux from the Castillon opens with an elegant nose of red currant, blueberry and black pepper aromas. The wine is round in texture and filled with delicious ripe black and red fruits, chocolate, tobacco and spice.... more

M. Chapoutier Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne 2017 Red Wine - France

Deep garnet red, with purplish lights. On the nose, red fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant), with a hint of licorice. A round and elegant wine with concentrated and gentle tannins. The final tastes are on blackcurrant, raspberry and spicy (pepper) aromas... more

Famille Perrin Gigondas La Gille 2019 Red Wine - France

Beautiful limpid ruby-red color. The delicate nose of this wine is typical of Gigondas with aromas of pepper, liquorice and violet. On the palate, it offers a silky texture, very soft with delicate tannins and superb notes of small black fruit. The... more

Trenel Beaujolais Cuvee Rochebonne 2021 Red Wine - France

This crisp and flamboyant wine has a beautiful ruby color. Its nose mingles the aromas of red fruits and spices (cherry, raspberry and pepper). It is very well balanced on the palate with melted tannins. Pairs beautifully with local cooked meats, and... more

Domaines Schlumberger Les Princes Abbes Pinot Blanc 2020 White Wine - France

The robe is light lemon yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The nose is marked, pleasant and of good intensity with flowers, citrus fruits (lemon zest) and spices (white pepper). The nose has a... more

Domaine Bott Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

Ruby red with purple highlights. Red and black fruit on the nose, with notes of spicy black pepper. Supple and fresh on the palate with firm, elegant tannins and a long, persistent finish. Delicious with smoked and grilled meats and savory couscous... more

Domaine Bulliat Beaujolais Villages Bibine 2022 Red Wine - France

Bright cherry color with hints of purple. Complexity between fresh red fruits, cinnamon and pepper. Nice balance between fruitiness and spices leading to a fresh finish. Ideal with roasted chicken, grilled pork and confit duck. Great with cheeses such... more

Pithon-Paille Anjou Mozaik Cabernet Franc 2018 Red Wine - France

Fruity and earthy on the nose, ripe red fruits (strawberry and bing cherry), with slight herbal/forest floor. Similar flavors on the palate with some red currant, cranberry, and white pepper. Medium body with soft tannin and the characteristic crunchy... more

Famille Laplace Madiran l'Origine Rouge 2021 Red Wine - France

A clear, brilliant, deep red. Complex on the nose with aromas of fruits (blackberry, cherry), floral hints (violet) and spice (pepper, vanilla). Full and pleasant on the palate, revealing rounded tannins. Very fruity finish. A full, rich wine. To be... more

Chateau Greysac 2016 Red Wine - France

Deep ruby garnet with red berry flavors combined with notes of spice and bell pepper in the background. Pairs with all meats, poultry, wild mushrooms, and strong cheeses. Aromas of currants and currant-bush with cedar. Medium body, juicy fruit, firm... more

Dopff & Irion Cuvee Rene Riesling 2018 White Wine - France

Greenish gold with silver tints. Complex mineral characteristics, white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, privet tree flowers, grey pepper and turmeric. Lively, fresh and balanced, long fruity persistence and mineral... more

Chateau Castera 2016 Red Wine - France

Deep, dense color with a bluish rim. The complex bouquet displays a combination of red and black fruit aromas (fresh blackcurrant and morello cherry). Swirling in the glass unveils notes of white pepper and sweet spices accompanied by a very fruity... more

Domaine Alary Cairanne L'Estevenas 2020 Red Wine - France

Dark ruby. A focused nose, with aromas of red berry, licorice, and garrigue. Inky, layered palate with loads of luscious black fruit alongside notes of cracked pepper and leather. Finishes long, smooth, and spicy, with fine tannins. A perfect example... more

Yannick Alleno & Michel Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage Guer-Van 2020 Red Wine - France

Deep ruby with crimson highlights. A nose of black fruit and spice with hints of pepper and ferns. Fresh on entry, with velvety tannins on the palate. The array of aromas includes sour liquorice, black fruit and soot. Long lasting and fresh finish.... more

Maison L'Envoye Moulin-a-Vent 2021 Red Wine - France

Intense aromas of plush cherry and spice. Raspberry, sage and black pepper emerge in the complex, muscular body, concentrated and convivial. Notes from its pink-granite origins are evident on the palate of dark fruits. more

Domaine Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fume Cuvee Kriotine 2022 White Wine - France

Aromas of crushed oyster shells, white flowers, crisp pear, lemon rind. Flavors of limes and lemons, fresh white fruits, dusting of white pepper and sea salt on the finish. Crisp and lively. more

Domaine du Cayron Gigondas 2021 Red Wine - France

Intense purple color with brilliant reflections. Nose of red cherry and blackcurrant fruits, pepper, basil, with a mineral note and lots of freshness. Gourmet, powerful and full mouthfeel with tannins fine and silky. Elegant and harmonious wine with... more

Domaine du Grand Montmirail Gigondas Les Deux Juliettes Vieilles Vignes 2021 Red Wine - France

The nose emits explosive aromas of kirsch, stone fruits, licorice, pepper, suave baking spices and a slightly floral character, perhaps violets. It has a supple texture that shows plenty of elegance, and a wonderfully long and satisfying finish. more

Domaine Bott First Flight Syrah 2021 Red Wine - France

Ruby red with purple highlights. Expressive, elegant nose with notes of fresh red and black fruit and accents of pepper. Refined on the palate with beautiful spice and soft, silky tannins. A perfect wine to serve with a charcuterie plate and also a... more

La Grangette des Garrigues Gigondas 2020 Red Wine - France

Deep red garnet color. Aromas typical for Grenache with ripe black fruit, blackberry. A powerful Gigondas, racy but harmonious and well balanced. The finish is long on spices touches (pepper) and minerals (crushed rocks, graphite). Blend: 90% Grenache,... more

Domaine Comte Abbatucci Cuvee Faustine Vin De France Rouge 2022 Red Wine - France

Cherry color and ruby highlights. Nose with notes of red fruits and aromas of wild berries (myrtle), pepper and spices. A complex aromatic palette on the palate with fine, silky tannins for an intense fruity finish. Ideal with grilled meats, cold cuts... more

Francois Chidaine Touraine Rouge 2022 Red Wine - France

Good dark concentration of fruit where neither varietal dominates, but rather compliments the others. The faintly mineral nose shows notes of pepper melded with the red fruit and leads into a wine with medium tannins, good concentration and length. Not... more

Domaine Arlaud Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2021 Red Wine - France

Not as deep in colour as the Charmes, but still with a vibrant purple edge. An interesting mix between crystalline red fruit and perhaps a little white pepper from the whole bunch component. Clearly a well-constructed wine. Racy fresh raspberry fruit,... more

Francoise Roumieux Chateauneuf du Pape Le Hurlevent 2020 Red Wine - France

Enough color, fruit, and alcohol to satisfy California wine lovers, this wine also has an earthy structure indicative of the Southern Rhône Valley. Wild berry fruits, raspberry and blackberry, lead with a strong undertone of grilled herbs, pepper, and... more

Charlene & Laurent Pinson Petit Chablis 2022 White Wine - France

This is a vibrant Petit Chablis endowed with remarkable purity and sheer energy. Precise and complex on the palate, with lovely lift and silky flavors of citrus fruit, herbs and white pepper. Finishes tactile and bright. more

Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives 2019 Red Wine - France

Opaque color. Wonderful nose combines black fruits, violet, pepper, spice, vanilla and a touch of smoke. New oak flavors lift the wine well. Dense and long. Almost more Hermitage than Crozes. more

Bila-Haut by Michel Chapoutier Occultum Lapidem 2018 Red Wine - France

Dark garnet-red. The first nose is quite closed with a dominant of graphite, leather, and then intense aromas of pepper, black fruits and scrubs. The attack is rich, dense. Then the wine is fleshy and solar. The final is sappy served by delicate... more

Alain Voge Les Cotes Saint Joseph 2020 Red Wine - France

This wine offers sumptuous notes of violets, black pepper, mint and hints of blue fruits. Elegant on the palate, with beautiful length and purity, it’s a high-class wine. Fresh and lively, this has impressive energy driving the plum and crushed... more

Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Chambolle-Musigny 2020 Red Wine - France

Tasting reveals a wine with a ruby color with brick red reflections. From it emerge delicate notes of red fruits (raspberry, currant, cherry), flowers (violet and rose) and white pepper. Supple but structured by fine tannins, the wine lingers for a... more

Trenel Beaujolais Cuvee Rochebonne 2020 Red Wine - France

This crisp and flamboyant wine has a beautiful ruby color. Its nose mingles the aromas of red fruits and spices (cherry, raspberry and pepper). It is very well balanced on the palate with melted tannins. Pairs beautifully with local cooked meats, and... more

Georges Vernay Cote-Rotie Blonde du Seigneur 2019 Red Wine - France

Dark in color with a mineral and smoky nose of dark fruits, black olive and pepper all enhanced by a floral component brought by the Viognier. This is a highly aromatic and elegant wine. Blend: 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier More fresh and herbal than most... more