Wine from Southern France

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 94 points: There are two slightly eccentric wines from this estate that merit serious attention. Almost 100% Mourvèdre from a parcel close to Vinsobres, the sensational 2015 Vin de France Arcane XV Le Diable had a three-week...

jebdunnuck.com, 94 points: The 2015 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Alpilles from this terrific estate in Provence (it’s located just south of Avignon) is a winner. Based on a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, it has a terrific perfume of sweet red...

jebdunnuck.com, 90 points: Sporting a medium gold color, the 2015 Vaucluse Blanc is a blend of just about every white variety out there, but is largely Grenache Blanc. It offers a rich, backward bouquet of ripe peach, caramelized pineapple...

jebdunnuck.com, 92 points: Not too dissimilar from the 2013 in overall weight and richness, yet in a more forward, charming style, the 2014 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Alpilles offers a beautiful perfume of kirsch and currant fruits, Provençal herbs...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: Much more southern Rhone-like in style, the 2009 Abelard is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Syrah that spent 18 months in barrel. Big, ripe, layered and hedonistic, with tons of sweet Grenache blackberry and black cherry...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: Made by the team at Gerard Bertrand, and based largely on Chardonnay (there’s 18% Viognier and 7% Sauvignon Blanc), the 2016 Domaine de Cigalus IGP Aude Cigalus Blanc is an exotic, floral, slightly honeyed and tropical...

jebdunnuck.com, 94 points: The 2009 Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Alpilles is drinking beautifully today and shows the ripe, sexy, voluptuous style of this vintage in the Southern Rhône Valley. Gorgeous kirsch, herbes de Provence, lavender, tobacco and...

Decanter, 97 points: From an intriguing blend of two-thirds Marsanne and Roussanne, with Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Chardonnay, aged in oak, half of which is new. The wine is rounded, showing nutty, biscuity notes from the new wood, and...