Tasting notes, August 22, 2026; Rhone Valley

                    Southern Rhône Valley

2024 Janasse Blanc
On Sale for $21.99
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
50% Grenache Blanc, 15% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc, 10% Viognier, 10% Roussanne
Sourced from sandy soil vineyards located just outside of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Janasse’s entry level Blanc is packed with citrus and mineral notes. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and held in the same briefly before bottling.
2024 Charbonniere Tradition Blanc
On Sale for $49.99
Châteauneuf-du-Pape / Southern Rhône Valley / France
40% Roussanne, 40% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette
The Maret family has been farming in the appellation of Chateauneuf-du-Pape for four generations. Their white Chateauneuf comes only from estate vineyards and is aged in a combination of stainless steel and new oak barrels (20%).
2025 d’Aqueria Tavel
On Sale for $19.99
Tavel / Southern Rhône Valley / France
50% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Clairette, 10% Mourvèdre5% Bourboulenc, 5% Cinsault
40-70 year-old vines planted in sand and clay inform this powerful Rose. The wine is aged for 6 months in a combination of stainless steel tanks and large concrete tanks. Showing well young, this bottling will offer increased complexity with 1-2 years of aging. 
2022 Clos du Mont Olivet Rouge
On Sale for $23.99
Lirac / Southern Rhône Valley / France
65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault
Sourced from 12 separate parcels scattered throughout the Lirac appellation, Clos du Mont Olivet’s example showcases a combination of sandy and rocky soils. The vines are 20-30 years old and the wine is aged in large barrels.
2022 Roubine Grange Briguieres
On Sale for $21.99
Sablet / Southern Rhône Valley / France
70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Cinsault
Sourced from 30 year-old vines planted in sandy soils, Roubine’s Sablet is aromatic leading with scents of licorice and grilled herbs. The wine is aged for 8 months in large, neutral barrels. 
2022 Terme Rouge
On Sale for $23.99
Vacqueyras / Southern Rhône Valley / France
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Sourced from 7.5 acres of vineyard located in the foothills of Montmirail mountains. Intense and spicy, this 2022 is just now becoming mature. The wine itself is aged in large tanks for several months prior to release.