This packs in some serious plum compote and cassis flavors, liberally wrapped in dark licorice and finishing with a swath of sweet toast and tobacco on the broad finish. Nice mineral underpinning keeps it honest. Fairly accessible despite its heft.
In an increasingly complex and ever-changing wine world, I have a soft spot for those who just keep things steady and simple. The Bottex family is literally the only vigneron family I know who make one single wine, have always made only one single wine, have no plans to expand, and make their one single wine ridiculously, deliciously well. No changes to the label nor to what’s inside the bottle, in at least the few decades I’ve been drinking it. No need to chase any fads when you’ve got something impeccable you can be proud of. This is a universally loved pink bubbly delight of candied strawberries and roses, always true and always exquisite. Icing on the cake is that it’s affordable, too.
—Chris Santini (Kermit Lynch)
A sleeper in this vintage, the 2016 Lafon-Rochet is positively stellar. Bright, translucent and super-expressive, the 2016 has so much to offer. The 2016 is pure class. Don't miss it.
Wine Spectator's #1 Value Wine of the Year
A truly remarkable blend of Grenache, Samsó and Syrah from the best vineyards; Medium body; 12 months in oak; concentrated fruit that displays spice and herbal notes in the mouth as the wine opens and develops.
It is a wine to discover with patience and decanting
Lovely notes of indigo in its color – aged for 9 months in French & American oak – well balanced fruit flavors accented with a touch of light oak and notable minerality, keeping the
very long finish capped with delightful spice
Perfect with barbequed meats and blue cheese
500cs produced
ONNA is a red wine produced with the grape varieties Tempranillo and Syrah from 100% organic certificate vineyards grown in Penedes region. Onna red is a wine with an intense and elegant aroma of ripe red fruit and jam, pleasant with a soft sweetness. Aged 3 months in Allier French oak.