Tasting notes, February 7, 2026; Southern Rhone

                    Southern Rhône Valley

2022 Clos du Caillou Blanc
On Sale for $21.99
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
30% Viognier, 30% Clairette, 20% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc
Sourced from sandy soils, the very fine 2022 Caillou Blanc is fermented using native yeast and held in tank for four months prior to bottling. The resulting wine is plush and exuberant, leading with tropical fruit.
2024 Xavier Vignon Blanc
On Sale for $19.99
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
30% Grenache Blanc, 40% Viognier, 30% Roussanne
Xavier Vignon possesses a masterful hand with all things Rhône Valley and his Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc is notable for its concentration and balance. The wine is fermented and aged in a combination of steel tank and large cask.
2024 Saint Damien Les Pres
On Sale for $39.99
Gigondas / Southern Rhône Valley / France
100% Clairette
Gigondas Blanc is a new appellation having been established with the 2023 vintage. Saint Damien’s example is 100% Clairette and showcases the distinct minerality of the appellation.
2023 Mordoree Rouge
On Sale for $19.99
Côtes-du-Rhône / Southern Rhône Valley / France
40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 10% Carignan, 5% Mourvedre
Sourced from a variety of sites scattered across varied terroirs, Mordoree’s classic Côtes-du-Rhône is fermented and aged in stainless steel tank. Juicy and approachable, the wine is intended for consumption in its youth.
2022 Grands Bois Marc
On Sale for $21.99
Rasteau / Southern Rhône Valley / France
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
The appellation of Rasteau is located to the northeast of Gigondas and tends to produce wines which are a touch more rustic than their neighbors. Grands Bois’s Cuvée Marc is the product of relatively young vines (15 years old).
2022 Aphillanthes Promesse
On Sale for $31.99
Gigondas / Southern Rhône Valley / France
Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault
Sourced from 65 – 70 year-old vines, the 2022 Promesse is a big, bold Gigondas. The wine was aged solely in concrete tanks in order to maintain its wonderfully lush fruit..