Rhone
January 9, 2008
2005 Texier Brezeme Pergault VV: The Forgotten Old-Vines of Brezeme Speak
Today, we're pleased to offer one of the best red wines of 2007 - a wine that will transcend every other 'Cotes du Rhone' you've ever had: Eric Texier's 2005 Brezeme Pergault VV.
Texier's 2005 Pergault has a shocking combination of elegance and vivaciousness, with shavings of tart red fruit, lean, sinewy cranberry and raspberry, beautiful dried herbs, black olives, smoke, bramble, earth and that oh-so-classic plum-violet-black-pepper-bacon-fat thing that I look for in great Rhone bottlings.
This is the most serious Rhone value on the market today. Texier's 2005 flaunts the depth of this extraordinary vintage and drinks so far above its class it's almost absurd. Today we're thrilled to offer it in two formats - regular bottles and magnums - at the lowest prices in the nation.
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April 19, 2007
Jean-Louis Chave: Crozes Feat!
A Crush Exclusive!
As many of you know, the Hermitage of Jean-Louis Chave is a very personal wine to me. I've written this before, but it bears repeating: If I were restricted to only one producer in the Rhône, it would be Chave. There is just no one who can coax the intensity, complexity and sheer elegance from Syrah like he can. His efforts are justly rewarded - the 2003 Chave Hermitage is currently selling at well over $600.
With all this in mind, I have to say I am personally thrilled that Crush will be the exclusive North East retailer for Chave's newest venture - the inaugural 2005 Crozes-Hermitage, which we'll be offering at the lowest price in the nation.
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 12:58 PM
February 15, 2007
A Great Case of the Clape: 2005 "Vin des Amis"
When the thermometer dips as it has over the past few weeks, I begin to hear frequent requests for a �hearty and smooth red wine under $20.�
Syrah from the northern Rhone is the logical pick � but the continued weakness of the dollar versus the euro has made it very challenging to find a bottle with fullness, complexity and that unmistakably warm northern Rhone elegance.
That�s why today�s offer is special - it's exceptional Syrah from one of the northern Rhone�s greatest winemakers at a more than reasonable price.
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Posted by Tristan Meador at 5:23 PM
October 26, 2006
Betts & Scholl Hermitage 2001
To my mind, the reference point Hermitage is from Jean-Louis Chave. If I were to own only one producer, he would be it. His legendary wines are, without a doubt, the most collectible bottlings from the appellation (the ultra-low production 2003 is currently trading between $600-900/btl, if you can find it).
The wine is sought out year after year due to its consistency, greatness, and scarcity. The Chave family's uncanny ability to turn out great Hermitage for the last half-century has been absolutely unmatched.
In the great 2001 vintage, Chave produced yet another masterpiece - a textbook, traditionally crafted Hermitage, now selling for $200-$300 per bottle.
Enter: Betts & Scholl
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October 12, 2006
Guigal Côte-Rôtie Chateau d'Ampuis 2001
Ripe. Rich. Huge. Monstrous. But Elegant. Palate coating - teeth staining. What else would you expect from the famed Rhône Valley appellation Côte-Rôtie?
After all, it translates as "Roasted Slope." Unlike its southern neighbor Chateauneuf-du-Pape, wine from this region is nearly 100% Syrah - and I might add, this is the Syrah that defines Syrah.
The family estate of Guigal has defined Côte-Rôtie for many decades and is consistently the benchmark for all other winemakers in this region. They produce the three most revered and collectible bottlings of Syrah-based wine on the face of the earth: La Turque, La Landonne and La Mouline (collectively known as the "La-La" wines).
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Posted by Bob Schagrin at 12:33 PM
July 2, 2006
Northern Rhone Superstar Jean-Louis Chave
Chave is one of the most revered names in all of the wine world, as well as a personal favorite of Crush owner Bobby Schagrin.
Today we're offering wines purchased directly from Bobby's collection as well as two surprising recent vintages direct from the estate.
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April 27, 2006
Mas de Collines Gigondas: Outstanding Rhone Value
Given price increases at the estates over the last few years, finding a big, bold red from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape under $30 is increasingly difficult, if not impossible.
Thats why Im more excited about the Mas de Collines Gigondas than I have been any other wine in the last 6 months. Traditionally produced in small batches (less than 6,000 cases were made), the Mas De Collines is faithful to its terroir and a vintage that was strong for Châteauneuf but *outstanding* in Gigondas.
Made by an extremely private family, it was hard to find much out about the people behind the incredible wine in the bottle. What I can tell you is that it is a stunning example of great Rhone wine at its absolute best.
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