Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Marsanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2017
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Gneiss with Calcareous Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This is a truly unique wine. A total of 50 ha only cultivated by 5 winegrowers at the southern limit of the northern Rhone. A rare and unique terroir to say the least and the viticulture is holistically based on the stimulation of the plant's own defenses, by various minerals and algae slurry. Vinification: Eric Texier decided to make long macerations (6 to 7 months) on destemmed skins in order to extract the aromatic precursors contained in them without having to harvest when overripe. One year old in barrel after racking of the skins. No addition of sulfite. This wine is a true hidden gem.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2015
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone Marl
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A rare and unique terroir to say the least and the viticulture is holistically based on the stimulation of the plant's own defenses, by various minerals and algae slurry. No destemming of the grape bunches. Submerged cap during maceration. Only native yeasts used. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in tuns, on fine lees for 24 to 30 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. Some vintages are bottled without sulfur (2009). Character: Cold climate Syrah giving very intense notes of blackcurrant leaves and black olives. Acid / tannin type balance during the first years, and rounding off with 5 to 10 years of aging.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Roussanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Limestone Marls
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Direct vertical pressing. Fermentation completely with native yeasts in open concrete vats. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in barrels on fine lees for 8 months. Bottling, if possible, without fining or filtration. Maximum SO2 addition of 30ppm at setting Taste characteristics: The Brézème terroir gives this Roussanne a particular character and elegance, often expressed by a touch of salinity (like certain Arvines from Valais). An absolutely enticing and delicious wine.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Limestone Marls
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: No destemming and maceration of the grapes with a submerged cap. Only native yeasts for fermentation. No use of SO2 before setting. Aging in large vats and 600 liter oak barrels called in the Rhone valley ‘Demi-Muid’, on fine lees for 14 to 18 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. Taste characteristics: This cold climate Syrah gives notes of violet, blackcurrant leaves and sometimes very intense black olives. The balance is acid / tannin during the first few years, rounding off with 2 to 3 years of aging. Very "wild" wine with a strong personality. Rustic and rounded cuisine during its youth. Game on evolution.

Producer: Eric Texier
Grape: Grenache, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granite and Gneiss
Added S02: Yes

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Manual sorting on the table. Partial destemming of the grape bunches. Fermentation completely with native yeasts in open concrete vats. No use of SO2 before setting. Affinage in concrete vats on fine lees for 12 to 18 months. Bottling without fining or filtration. Taste characteristics: A blend of fresh fruit loaded with spices, intense fruit aromas. Vinified to be approachable from a young age, this wine nevertheless has enough structure to stand up to tasty and rustic cuisines. Grills, roast meats, cheeses – a truly delicious allrounder also known as all day drinker.

Producer: L'Alezan
Grape: Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Muscat 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2020
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ardèche
Alcohol: 11%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: After pressing, the grape skins were left to macerate with the juice for 7 days.  From there, 70% of the resulting wine was aged in large oak barrels, while the other 30% was aged in fiberglass vats.  Neither sulfites nor additives were used at any stage of the winemaking process.  This wine gives us notes of apricots, white flowers, and even melon, and has a pleasant amount of tannin on the finish.

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Alluvial
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: What? A carbonically-macerated Cabernet Sauvignon?! Sounds cool because it is, and makes you wonder why we see this so rarely in the wines we drink. The use of carbonic maceration results in a Fruit Gushers-like juiciness and agreeably light tannins, while the choice of Cabernet Sauvignon brings the variety’s classic deep red cherry and vegetal jalapeño notes, coupled with a level of depth. The result is a surprisingly long finish that will turn your expectations inside-out.

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Alluvial
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Cheer up! This single-varietal Carignan is here to cozy up to chilly nights with its juicy, plummy warmth. According to Vincent, this cuvée is a “pure Carignan reflecting the cold place where it grows. It is picked just mature, giving it a dark and stony nose.” A beautifully structured, medium-bodied red that will take you from Thanksgiving to the holidays and all the way through the coldest months of the year. If you’re looking for creature comforts look no further. Cue a fireplace, some flannel, a couple domesticated animals and a bottle of this wine.

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Aubun, Carignan 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Alluvial
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: The biggest, grandest of the Les Maoù line-up is this blend of late-harvested and semi-carbonically macerated Carignan and Aubun — bursting with ultra-ripe red berries and dark plums, but balanced with freshness and a beautiful tannic structure on the finish. This is sure to be one of the best wines to warm your soul

Producer: Les Maou
Grape: Cinsault, Grenache Noir 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Alluvial
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: This cuvée is a very light expression of the Cinsaut grape variety (spelled the ancient way). Vincent believes a short maceration allows for the grape’s distinct flowery nose to finally take its seat at the proverbial table, balancing delicate aromas with intensely juicy, slightly carbonic notes on the palate. The slight sprinkle of Grenache serves as a sort of fairy dust, adding length to guarantee a happy finish in your mouth.

Producer: Domaine de Lorient
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Producers of white wines mainly, this young couple of winemakers also produces beautiful vintages of red wines and this Cornas has caught our eye! Intense and complex, it will stand the test of time with grace!

Producer: Domaine de Lorient
Grape: Roussanne, Marsanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Pronounced aromas of tropical, apricot, green apple, honey, slight almond and smoke, spices. Powerful and balanced with refined acidity.

Producer: Le Mas de l'Escarida
Grape: Gamay 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ardèche
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Clairet of pure gamay, very clear dress, ruby. Fine aromas of redcurrant and wild strawberry, tangy, effervescent, fruity. Excellent index of drinkability

Producer: Le Mas de l'Escarida
Grape: Sauvignon 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ardèche
Alcohol: 11.5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Bottled under cork with a little residual sugar to finish fermentation in bottle. It resulted in a very refreshing light fizz, clean, herbal and a lot of fun. A high altitude Sauvignon with more attitude than we’ve ever tasted before! This is low intervention at its best, the fruit really shining through. Beautiful green fruit, with plenty of tension, gripping acidity and electric structure

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Cinsault 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 11,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Alain also knows how to make white! Chimère is an astonishing cinsault worked in "blanc de noirs". A delicious, intense and pure wine, to discover.

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Grenache noir, Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 13,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Cacous is a great buddy wine made from grenache and syrah, with explosive fruit! Fluid, fresh and digestible, it is drunk on its own.

Producer: Mouressipe
Grape: Cinsault, Grenache noir 
Color: Rosé
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: -
Alcohol: 12,5%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Clean

Tasting Notes: Orange color, quite turbid, in harmony with the label. Floral nose, on the faded rose, then citrus fruits (tangerine) and lychee. Fluid mouth, with very small catchy tannins and a nice persistence in the mouth. A rosé full of delicacy!

Producer: Ad Vinum
Grape: Mourvedre, Ugni Blanc 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Sand, Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Like "Je sais que tu danses", maceration of Mourvedre in the juice of Ugni Blanc has made for a dark, nuanced and spiced rosé with a cleansing acidity and minerality that keeps you coming back for more.

Producer: La Ferme des Sept Lunes
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2012
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The aromas are cool and bright with ripe blackberry and blueberry, with violet, licorice and mint. The palate is supple and grainy, showing the granite terroir, with lovely cassis and blackberry fruit that lingers in the refreshing finish. Lovely Syrah!

Producer: Simon Rouillard
Grape: Grenache 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Calcareous
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Super fresh, crunchy Grenache. You just can't stop drinking it!

Producer: Clos des Mourres
Grape: Grenache, Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2016
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil:
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Notes of ripe black fruit and spices is a wine full of complexity. The palate is fresh, balanced and structured by soft tannins. In order to best express the terroir, the wine is organically grown and complemented by biodynamics. A perfect wine for your stewed meats (pot au feu) and red meats.

Producer: Domaine des Miquettes
Grape: Viognier 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: From loose granite soils, 10 days of whole cluster carbonic maceration, then whole crop pressed, fermented in amphorae, aged 12 months. Fine tannins, a pure and delicate wine.

Producer: Domaine des Miquettes
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Very dark black-purple color. Blackberry, spice and violet. Dark and mineral.

Producer: Domaine Lolita Sene
Grape: Grenache 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Meridional
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Funky

Tasting Notes: Limpid, light ruby red colour, with the presence of small sediments due to the absence of filtration. Fairly consistent in the glass, with discreet softness. The nose is pretty intense and with a pleasing complexity. Aromas of cherry schnapps, acetone, poison ivy, earth, white pepper and slightly tobacco. In the mouth it is moderately dry, with a nice alcoholic note and fresh tannins.

Producer: Domaine Andrea Calek
Grape: Grenache, Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2012
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ardèche
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Clay
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: A real fruit juice with notes of raspberries, spices, sugar cane. A really fresh and tasty wine. A clean and seriously natural wine.

Producer: L'Alezan
Grape: Gamay, Cinsault 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage:
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Ardèche
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: 0
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This Is Beautifully Balanced As Soon As You Smell It. Small Wild Berries, Forest Walks, Nice Savoury Characters