2006 J. L. Chave Selection Cotes du Rhone Mon Coeur

-- World Class Producer - Jean-Louis Chave

-- Chateauneuf Like under $20

-- Wine Spectator Top 100 in previous two vintages

Recently, when we tasted the 2006 vintage of the Mon Coeur, we understood why the previous vintages of the same wine have made the Top 100 list in the last couple of years. There are many very good Cote du Rhones produced, but only a few of them can rival Chateauneuf du Pape. One of them is the full-bodied, serious Mon Coeur Cote du Rhone! Hard to resist now, but will also age gracefully for 2-4 years. The reviews are now out on the 2006 and with 91 points it is well on its way to being in the Top 100 of 2009!

Reviews

Wine Spectator 91 points

Alluring, with dark cocoa, game, braised fig and roasted plum notes laced with hints of iron and garrigue. The nice solid, muscular finish lets a loamy edge echo on. Drink now through 2010. -- J.M.