2009 Domaine Fondreche Cuvée Persia; Côtes du Ventoux, France

*One of the best run if not the finest estate in the Côtes du Ventoux is Fondreche. Shrewd consumers should have been stocking up on these wines for a number of years as they represent terrific values. They all exhibit beautifully pure fruit infused with plenty of Provencal character. Wine Advocate #169

*The leading reference point estate in the Cotes du Ventoux region, Domaine de Fondreche is run with extraordinary passion and impeccable attention to detail by Sebastian Vincenti. This estate of just under 100 acres is biodynamically farmed and all the red wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Wine Advocate 10/10

Made from 90% Syrah and 10% Mourvedre aged in 100% new oak, the inky/purple-hued 2009 Cotes du Ventoux Persia reveals notes of smoky barbecue intermixed with graphite, blackberries and cassis, a super texture, a full-bodied mouth feel and tremendous opulence as well as length. It should drink well for 5-6 years. – 93 Points Robert Parker

$18.99 per bottle or $193.70/case ($16.14)