Heady Southern Rhône Red — 2016 Gigondas from Top Producer in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine Les Pallières “Racines” (Gigondas 2016) Special Price: $232/6-pack (~$39/bottle) The next best thing to a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a less expensive, yet superb Gigondas (pronounced jhee-gohn-dahss) from celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape producers. Brothers and fourth generation winemakers Frédéric and Daniel Brunier are…

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Posted on 2019.06.20 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Southern Rock & Rhône: Dinner & Music with the Winemaker — Samuel Montgermont of Clos Saint Patrice in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Join us on Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 pm for an evening of wine, food, and music in the Parliament Room, a hip dining and music venue at Otus Supply in Ferndale (Nine Mile & Woodward). $120/seat all-inclusive —…

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Posted on 2019.04.23 in France, News & Events, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Old Vines, Deep Roots in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Domaine La Barroche “Signature” (Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016) Special 6-pack Price: $297 (~$49/bottle) It was back in 1703 when the Barrot family first purchased plots of land in the village of Châteauneuf du Pape and that land has been handed down ever…

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Posted on 2019.03.28 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Finest Terroir + A Poundable Côtes-du-Rhône

Situated in the heart of the village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the vineyard Clos Saint Patrice has an unhindered view of the famous Château of the popes which has dominated the village and its vineyards for almost 800 years. But…

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Posted on 2018.12.12 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Red Côtes-du-Rhône – the Warmth of Southern France in a Bottle

Maxime-François Laurent “Il Fait Soif” (Côtes-du-Rhône 2016) Special 6-pack Price: $146 (~$24/bottle) SOLD OUT The Southern Rhône is a magical place. On a sweeping tumble of broad terraces beneath villages of ancient glory lie sun-drenched vineyards filled with the scents…

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Posted on 2017.12.07 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

2014 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tasting with the Winemaker at Elie Wine, Tuesday 5-7pm

Please join us and winemaker Anne-Charlotte Mélia Bachas of Château de La Font du Loup on Tuesday, October 25, between 5-7pm with special cuvée presentation at 6pm. We’ll be tasting Anne-Charlotte’s 2014 vintage red wines and 2015 vintage…

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Posted on 2016.10.21 in France, News & Events, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Château de Beaucastel – Foremost Châteauneuf-du-Pape at Pre-arrival Prices

Château de Beaucastel (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2013) $415/6-pack (~$69/bottle) We’ve sourced a limited amount of this world-class wine and although it’s already stocked in our shop we’re offering it at pre-arrival prices. Regular price is $89/bottle. Please call or email if you…

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Posted on 2016.05.20 in France, Southern Rhone, Special Selections  |  Read more...

 

Everyday Red Southern Rhône from Venerable Châteauneuf-du-Pape Producer

Vignobles Brunier “Mégaphone” (Ventoux, 2014) $17/bottle Life would be good if Châteauneuf-du-Pape was one of your everyday red wines. But if that’s not in the budget, the next best thing is an inexpensive yet superb Southern Rhône red blend from…

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Posted on 2016.04.02 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Intimate Tasting with Domaine du Pégau’s Laurence Féraud

Please join us on Tuesday, November 3, 4:30p – 6:30p at Elie Wine Company in Birmingham for a tasting of select Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône with preeminent winemaker Laurence Féraud of Domaine du Pégau and Château Pégau. All featured Pégau wines will…

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Posted on 2015.10.31 in France, News & Events, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

Old Vine Grenache from Côtes-du-Rhône

Maxime-François Laurent “Pourpre” (Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge, 2014) ~$25/bottle The Southern Rhône is a magical place. On a sweeping tumble of broad terraces beneath villages of ancient glory lie sun-drenched vineyards filled with the scents of thyme and lavender. To drink a…

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Posted on 2015.09.30 in France, Saturday Sips, Southern Rhone  |  Read more...

 

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