90 points, The Wine Spectator : "Very solid, with a juicy core of blackberry and plum woven with cocoa and pastis hints. Smoky, spicy finish has nice length. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvèdre and Counoise. Drink now through 2010." (06/09) Just across the Rhône river from the esteemed vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, sits this 88-acre estate, owned and operated by Rodolphe de Pins, a UC Davis graduate and former member of the winemaking staff at Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe (in Châteauneuf). The cuvee Baron Louis is a special assemblage from select parcels with vines between 50-90 years of age. The 2006 is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Mourvedre and Counoise. Aging takes place over 12 months in small oak barrels. A step up in intensity and length from the regular Côtes du Rhône, the Baron Louis can be enjoyed now, however it will be superb with several years of additional cellar time. Try it with heartier fare like sirloin steaks dusted with fresh herbs. 14% abv.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Chante Cigale Châteauneuf-du-Pape $32.99
2010 Famille Perrin & Fils "Réserve" Côtes du Rhône $8.99
2010 Domaine du Roumané Côtes du Rhône $13.99
2009 E. Guigal Côtes du Rhône $11.99
2010 Delas "St-Esprit" Côtes du Rhône $9.99
