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...

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...

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...

Jancis Robinson's Purple Pages, 91 points: (17.5/20) Made from approximately two-thirds Marsanne and Roussanne with Clairette, Grenache and Chardonnay in support, each aged in oak barrels, of which half were new. Super-inviting oaky richness with the nutty, ripe...