Sylvain Dussort

Cuvée de Ormes Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2012

9.2

French Chardonnay with more mineral than oak but still a tad of the latter. Much more minerals than a California version. — 10 years ago

Vieux Mas des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

2003- Don't be afraid of the vintage :) 80 Grenache knit beautifully w/ 20 Mourvedre. This was the precursor to VT's "Telegramme" bottling. Dark fruit & pronounced black pepper w/ a secondary savory/umami note. — 11 years ago

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Luke Thompson

I need to drink more Rhone stuff. Starter suggestions?

Anthony Lombardi

Guigal makes well priced wines which show off the various appellations well. St Cosme too. Any Kermit Lynch imports. The Perrin family. In the Northern Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage & St Joseph are good appellations to start with as you can find great wines which are well priced. In the South, Cotes du Rhone & the various villages, Vacqueyras, Lirac, Corbieres, Ventoux. Gigondas will show more structured wines in the South.

Eventually work your way to Cote Rotie, CDP & Hermitage & weep for your wallet. :)

Luke Thompson

Thanks a lot!