France - Rhône

Wine has been produced in the Rhône Valley for over 500 years. Some of its vineyards are among the oldest in France.

Northern Rhône is most closely associated with powerful Syrah reds. The best source for good value here is Crozes-Hermitage.

The vineyard area of Southern Rhône is much larger and flatter. Again, production is dominated by red wine - often complex blends rather than just one or two varieties.

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Chateauneuf du Pape l'Enclave

Cellier des Dauphins
Rhône, France

Grenache/Garnacha 60%, Syrah/Shiraz 30%, Mourvèdre 10%

Elegant with tannins that are perfect for ageing. Young, they are fleshy, soft and generous, turning towards fruit and spice notes, particularly scrubland and evolving towards notes of leather and orchard fruits.

ABV 14.0%

Côtes du Rhône La Chapelle de Pied Vaurias

Cellier des Dauphins
Rhône, France

Grenache/Garnacha 50%, Syrah/Shiraz 40%, Cinsault 10%

A very brilliant red with violet glints. Typical regional berries on the nose with distinct aromas of blackcurrant and raspberry. A rounded, well-balanced wine with quite a long, fruity finish. Soft body without excess tannins.

ABV 13.5%

Costieres de Nimes Chateau Roustan

Chateau L'Ermitage
Rhone Valley

Syrah/Shiraz 50%, Mourvèdre 30%, Grenache/Garnacha 20%

Rich ruby red colour, aromas of blueberries, ripe cherries and warm cinnamon spices. A full tasting ‘thirst-quenching’ wine with supple tannins.

ABV 13.0%

Crozes-Hermitage Rouge

Domaine Alain Graillot
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Packed full of superb fruit flavours. Very dark concentrated wine, which is intensely aromatic and complex.

ABV 13.0%

Saint-Joseph

Domaine Alain Graillot
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

ABV 13.0%

Côtes du Rhône Domaine Chantepierre

Domaine Chantepierre
Rhône, France

Grenache/Garnacha 60%, Syrah/Shiraz 20%, Carignan 10%, Mourvèdre 10%

Bright lively garnet red. Powerful aromas of spice and red fruit. Soft attack, structure and mellowed, good, long finish.

Contains: sulphites

ABV 14.0%

Lirac Domaine Chantepierre

Domaine Chantepierre
Tavel, Rhône, France

Grenache/Garnacha 50%, Syrah/Shiraz 30%, Carignan 10%, Mourvèdre 10%

Bright deep crimson shot through with mauve. Animally, ripe fruit, caramel. Soft attack, good structure, aftertaste of liquorices, notes of toast at the end.

ABV 14.5%

Viognier de Durban

Domaine de Durban
Beaumes-de-Venise, Rhône, France

Viognier 100%

This is a very aromatic wine with a mixture of floral and fruit aromas. The fruit on the palate is a wonderful combination of citrus and stoned fruit such as pear, peach and grapefruit.

ABV 13.0%

Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise

Domaine de Durban
Beaumes-de-Venise, Rhône, France

Muscat 100%

The Muscat expresses itself with finesse. Delicate flavours tingle the tongue with notes of pear and apricot.

ABV 15.0%

Crozes Hermitage 'Esquisse'

Domaine des Hauts Châssis
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Deep purple and violet colour with black and garnet-red reflections. Spicy on the nose and light redcurrant: black violet, black fruits, prunes and blackcurrant. Full supple and fruity mouth, supported by silky tannins.

ABV 13.0%

Crozes Hermitage 'Les Châssis'

Domaine des Hauts Châssis
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Crimson purple colour with mauve reflections. Elegant, crystallized and spicy on the nose: violet, mocha coffee and Havana, cocoa and nutmeg, black cherry, blackcurrant, black cherry and blackberry. Bright firm and cordial mouth, civilized by tannins made round and silky by the maturing.

ABV 13.0%

Crozes Hermitage 'Les Galets'

Domaine des Hauts Châssis
Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Deep crimson purple and violet colour; expressive nose, spicy, fruity and crystallised. Vanilla and Havana, cocoa, black cherry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant. Full on the mouth, cordial, fruity; well-balanced with fine and tonic tannins conferring a beautiful length.

ABV 13.0%

Côte-Rôtie 'La Germine'

Domaine Duclaux
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 95%, Viognier 5%

Deep colored ruby ​​color. Stylish and elegant nose, black fruits, spices, smoky notes. The mouth is both full and silky. Lots of volume and long lasting in the mouth.

ABV 13.5%

Côte-Rôtie 'Maison Rouge'

Domaine Duclaux
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

The Côte-Rôtie is a wine that guards its secrets. Lovers of old vintages will keep them 10-15 years before they taste. However, Côte-Rôtie can be appreciated as soon as bottled, the wine will present aromas of black fruits, spices and a dense mouth characteristic of the Côte-Rôtie on their youth.

ABV 13.0%

Saint-Joseph Blanc

Domaine Durand
Rhone Valley

Marsanne 60%, Roussanne 40%

Full shiny yellow robe. The bouquet has a compote or stewed fruits aroma, notes of barley sugar and cooked lemon. There are also hints of the Rousanne elegance. On the palate are white fruits with a touch of tannin. It is harmonious, smoothly textured and very elegant.

ABV 14.0%

Cornas 'Confidence'

Domaine Durand
Cornas, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Highly concentrated nose of black fruits and spices. Very powerful and complex mouth with really tight but soft tannins. Very mineral.

ABV 13.5%

Cornas 'Empreintes'

Domaine Durand
Cornas, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Highly concentrated nose of black fruits and spices. Very powerful mouth with really tight tannins. Very string and generous but also great delicacy. Ageing potential 10-15 years.

ABV 13.5%

Cornas 'Prémices'

Domaine Durand
Cornas, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

A deep red colour. Concentrated nose of stone fruits and spices. The mouth is full with soft but tight tannins. The wine is very generous and long-lasting with a fresh finish. Ageing potential 6-10 years from the vintage year.

ABV 13.5%

Saint-Joseph 'Les Coteaux'

Domaine Durand
Cornas, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 100%

Deep red colour. Ripe nose of red spicy fruit. A full and fleshy mouth. Nice concentration with well-rounded tannins.

ABV 14.0%

Condrieu

Domaine Etienne Guigal
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Viognier 100%

Brilliant clear golden yellow colour. Intensely floral (violets) and fruity (apricot, peaches and citrus) on the nose. Rich and full bodied, harmonious with light acidity and round fleshy fruits. Delicate and elegant. This wine posses a penetrating fragrance of flowers, white peaches, apricot and honey.

ABV 14.0%

Côtes du Rhône Blanc

Domaine Etienne Guigal
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Viognier 55%, Roussanne 20%, Clairette blanche 10%, Marsanne 10%, Bourboulenc 5%

A well-rounded wine with elegance, strength and balance. Yellow gold in colour, clear and brilliant. Freshness on the nose marked by the distinctive aromas of Viognier ;white flowers, apricot, acacia and white peach. A fruity palate with plenty of richness and body.

ABV 13.5%

Côte-Rôtie 'Brune et Blonde'

Domaine Etienne Guigal
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 96%, Viognier 4%

Dark ruby red colour. Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. Round soft tannins on the pallete. Aromas of rasberry, blackberry and vanilla. Overall balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak

ABV 13.0%

Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis

Domaine Etienne Guigal
Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France

Syrah/Shiraz 93%, Viognier 7%

Deep red in colour with purple reflections. The nose is expressive and intense with aromas of black fruits, spices and oak. Concentrated and structured, the palate is powerful with flavours of plum, blackberry and vanilla.

ABV 13.5%

Côtes du Rhône

Domaine Etienne Guigal
Rhône, France

Grenache/Garnacha 52%, Syrah/Shiraz 45%, Mourvèdre 3%

Deep, dark red in colour. Fresh fruit aromas with red and black berries. The palate is full, powerful and racy with rounded and smooth tannins. A full bodied, rich and intensely aromatic wine. Full with a soft finish and plenty of elegance and finesse due to the well balanced tannins and fruit. Goes well with cold meats, meat, game bird and cheese.

ABV 14.0%

Vacqueyras 'Tradition'

Domaine Le Colombier
Vacqueyras

Grenache/Garnacha 70%, Syrah/Shiraz 20%, Mourvèdre 10%

Ruby red colour. Cherry and small red fruit appear immediately in the nose and in mouth. A very good balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol.

ABV 14.5%


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