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Vinous Table: La Trompette, London, UK
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, Vinous Table, Italy: Tuscany
, Jan 2026
You could define a bona fide great restaurant as one where tingles of excitement run down your spine no matter many times you enter its doors. La Trompette is essentially my second home, given the innumerable times I have visited, and I recently returned for two splendid evenings: a Soldera dinner and a Rhône dinner.
Northern Rhône 2024: One Hill Rises
featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Jan 2026
In 2024, the Northern Rhône delivered Syrahs of striking aromatic typicity, anchored by a distinctive peppery profile reminiscent of past cooler vintages. This report examines how an exceptionally challenging growing season shaped both red and white wines across all eight appellations. After a final word on the in-bottle 2023 reds, I look ahead to the extremely low-yielding 2025 harvest and the potential addition of a new cru to the region.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005: The Grand Backbone Vintage
Verticals & Retrospectives, featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Dec 2025
After 20 years, the 2005 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape stands as a striking example of the region’s ability to deliver wines that age with grace. These wines combine notable structural integrity, enticing tertiary development and remarkable balance, offering both immediate pleasure and the occasional promise of further evolution. Two thousand five remains an outstanding vintage of classic beauty and intrigue.
Vacqueyras: The Long Road to Recognition
featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Nov 2025
Vacqueyras stands at a crossroads, balancing years of progress with the need to define its true identity among Southern Rhône regions. From vineyard setbacks to market shifts, the 2024 vintage captures both the challenges and quiet confidence of a region finding its voice. This report explores how Vacqueyras’ long road to recognition is edging toward self-discovery.
Gigondas 2024: Birth of a Modern Classic
featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Nov 2025
Gigondas continues to assert its place among the Southern Rhône’s most dynamic appellations. This report delves into the 2024 vintage, a year defined by a return to wines of classic proportions, alongside the approachable and fruit-driven 2023s.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2024: Dark Elegance
featured, France: Rhône & Beaujolais
, Oct 2025
The 2024 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by downy mildew and coulure, leading to the lowest yields since 2018. With Grenache hit especially hard, this year’s blends often lean toward Mourvèdre and Syrah, giving them darker fruit, more spice and firmer structures. Though the wines show less youthful flamboyance, they impress with freshness and balance.
Cellar Favorite: 2015 Domaine Mathilde et Yves Gangloff Côte-Rôtie La Barbarine
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Oct 2025
The 2015 Côte-Rôtie La Barbarine is an exquisite Northern Rhône wine that, after a decade, is revving its engines, ready for a long and delicious life ahead.
Cellar Favorite: 1964 Maison Léon Revol Côte-Rôtie
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Sep 2025
The cellar at Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa is packed with unexpected gems, like this pristine 61-year-old Côte-Rôtie from a minor négociant.
Cellar Favorite: Domaine J.L. Chave 1991 L’Hermitage & 1995 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Sep 2025
I recently had the privilege of drinking rare Rhônes from Domaine J.L. Chave, including one absolute showstopper.
Cellar Favorite: 2000 Noël Verset Cornas
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites
, Jun 2025
A recent bottle of the 2000 Cornas was a pertinent reminder of how Noël Verset’s wines can bring such joy.