Reviews
July 2026 93 Points The Wine Palate
The 2024 Condrieu La Galopine slowly unfurls with delicate scents of juicy pears, yellow apples, and allspice, followed by hints of chalk dust and fennel seed. Medium-bodied, the palate has a satiny texture with a refreshing backbone and spicy accents, finishing on a chalky note.
July 2026 94 Points The Wine Palate
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Saint-Épine rolls effortlessly from the glass with ready-to-go notes of red plums and wild blueberries, plus suggestions of raspberries, black peppercorns, and lavender with a touch of sage. The medium-bodied palate is filled with peppery blue and red berry flavors, supported by grainy tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with an herbal lift. This is made from 100% Syrah.
July 2026 94 Points The Wine Palate
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2023 Saint-Joseph Francois de Tournon leaps with vibrant notes of fresh blackberries and juicy raspberries, giving way to nuances of green peppercorns, dried Provence herbs, and underbrush with a touch of rose bud tea. The medium-bodied palate is plush and refreshing, filling the mouth with satisfying savory flavors, finishing with a peppery kick. This is made from 100% Syrah.
July 2026 95 Points The Wine Palate
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Côte-Rôtie Seigneur de Maugiron skips out with bright, vibrant notes of black raspberries and fresh blueberries, followed by hints of black pepper, garrigue, and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is soft and crisp with vivacious red and blue fruit layers and a long perfumed finish. This is made from 100% Syrah.
July 2026 95 Points The Wine Palate
The 2023 Condrieu Clos Boucher reveals a whispery nose of fresh white peaches, honeysuckle, and marzipan, giving way to hints of anise, wet pebbles, and white pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers rich stone fruit and spicy flavors, framed by a decadently oily texture and a lively line to counter, finishing long and fragrant. A real head-turner!