Irresistible Rhône: Wines of Character, Depth, and Value
Keith Mabry, K&L Rhône Wine Buyer
The Rhône Valley embodies so much of what we love about wine. Are you looking for something that is both accessible and delicious? How about a fun and dynamic white wine that consistently overdelivers? Perhaps you seek a special bottle to age gracefully in the cellar, or a wine to build a meal around? The Rhône has an answer for all of the above—and more.
Today, we are featuring a one-of-a-kind library opportunity from Xavier Vignon. Next is a relatively new addition to the K&L scene that has quickly become one of our cherished go-to producers: Gigognan. We’ve been working with the wines from Remizières for a bit longer, but they continue to amaze year after year. A quick check-in with Mas de Libian rounds out the set, highlighting an under-the-radar producer that is about to receive the spotlight it deserves.
Stunning Late Release Châteauneufs from Xavier Vignon
New Arrivals from a Direct Import Favorite: Château Gigognan
Classic Northern Rhône at Everyday Prices: Remiziéres
The Fun and Endlessly Refreshing Wines of Mas de Libian
Xavier Vignon's Unique Vision for the Rhône Valley
Xavier Vignon is one of our favorite winemakers in the Rhône. He’s a well-known winemaking consultant who works with other producers around France; but when he sets his skills on his own wine projects, the results are dazzling. While we're always thrilled with his portfolio top to bottom, today we're highlighting his rare and extraordinary library Châteaneuf releases. Click here to read more about this visionary winemaker and his intriguing approach to the wines of the region.
2000 Xavier Vignon "2000" Châteauneuf-du-Pape $89.99 View
1999 Xavier Vignon "1999" Châteauneuf-du-Pape$89.99 View
1998 Xavier Vignon "1998" Châteauneuf-du-Pape $109.99 View
1991 Xavier Vignon "1991" Châteauneuf-du-Pape $119.99 View
Rocking New Châteauneuf-du-Pape Releases: Château Gigognan
New releases from Direct Import superstar Château Gigognan showcase the estate's dedication to quality and terroir, highlighting their beloved bottlings alongside a new addition: the 2020 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Signargues. Whether it's the Bois des Moines, which Keith describes as delivering "Châteauneuf quality for half the price," or the best-selling grand vin Clos du Roi Châteauneuf, these wines are sweet spot buys that we love to revisit time and again. Click here to read more about how we struck gold with one of the great ascending properties in the region.
2020 Château Gigognan Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Signargues $14.99 View
2023 Chateau Gigognan Viognier Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc $19.99 View
2020 Château Gigognan "Bois des Moines" Côtes-du-Rhône Villages $19.99 View
2022 Chateau Gigognan "Clos du Roi" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc $39.99 View
2019 Château Gigognan "Clos du Roi" Châteauneuf-du-Pape $34.99 View
Classic Northern Rhône at Everyday Prices: Remiziéres
Next up, our resident Rhône specialist, Carlo Delgado, celebrates the versatile value of Domaine des Remiziéres. This family winery has been producing wines and growing grapes for four generations, championing terroir and delivering best-in-class expressions at modest prices year after year. Click here to read more about how this family-run operation produces some of the top buys on our shelves.
2022 Domaine des Remizières "Origine" Crozes-Hermitage $19.99 View
2022 Domaine des Remizières "Cuvée Emilie" Hermitage $59.99 View
2022 Domaine des Remizières "Cuvée Christophe" Crozes-Hermitage $29.99 View
2022 Domaine des Remizières "Cuvée Emilie" Hermitage Blanc$59.99 View
2021 Les Rémizières Cornas $39.99 View
Mas de Libian's Biodynamic Reds from the Southern Rhône
Despite being a historic property, Mas de Libian remains somewhat under the radar. However, they check many boxes for us. They have long practiced organic farming and are now Demeter-certified biodynamic. Their wines are fresh, vibrant, accessible, quaffable, sumptuous, and compelling. The property’s terroir closely resembles that of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, featuring calcareous, iron-rich clay soils and galets roulés (rolled stones) that sit on the surface, radiating warmth back to the vines. With all these advantages, it’s hard to believe that none of their delicious wines retail for more than $30! Click here to read more about Mas de Libian and how they've finally found the spotlight.
2023 Mas de Libian "Vin de Pétanque" Vin de France $12.99 View
2022 Mas de Libian "Bout d'Zan" Côtes-du-Rhône (Previously $15) $9.99 View
2022 Mas de Libian "Khayyam" Côtes-du-Rhône (Previously $20) $15.99 View
2022 Mas de Libian "Calade" Côtes-du-Rhône (Previously $30) $23.99 View