Rhone
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
Cherry and raspberry rise with cedar, cracked pepper and wild herbs. The palate is light on its feet yet structured, carrying red berry fruit through fine, spicy tannins and a smooth, even texture. A savoury herbal note gives the middle quiet complexity without weighing it down. The finish is fragrant and persistent, leaving pepper, red fruit, subtle wood and a gentle earthy echo.
Domaine Jamet 2019 Côte-Rôtie Fructus Voluptas
Red and black berries lead with violet, cracked pepper and a faint savoury note. The palate is supple and immediately expressive, carrying ripe fruit over fine tannins and a stony mineral line. Used oak adds quiet shape without obscuring the freshness. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving blackberry, spice, smoke and a gentle herbal edge.
Charavin Plan De Dieu Mg
Full of southern Rhone warmth, with cherry, blackberry, thyme and wild garrigue herbs leading the way. The palate is rounded and generous, shaped by sun-ripened Grenache and the savoury imprint of a stony, sun-baked plateau. A supple, characterful red with ample fruit, Provencal depth and a quietly spicy finish.
Guigal 2012 Ermitage Ex Voto Blanc
White flowers, acacia honey and hawthorn blossom lead a powerful, aromatic nose, with toasted notes adding depth. The palate is rich and concentrated, layered with white peach, melon, citrus and gentle nuttiness. A dense, rounded texture is balanced by mineral tension, carrying subtle spice through the long, persistent finish.
Guigal 2017 La Mouline Cote Rotie
Ruby red with vermilion highlights, opening on intensely aromatic small red fruits, blackberry and violet. The palate is supple and silky, balancing generous blueberry fruit with dried spice, savoury depth and finely woven tannins. Full-bodied yet graceful, it carries lively acidity and quiet mineral tension into a long, plush finish.
Guigal 2017 La Landonne Cote Rotie
Deep red-black in colour, with powerful aromas of small black fruits, liquorice, roasted notes and fragrant spice. The palate is rich, round and velvety, bringing concentrated dark fruit, black pepper and savoury depth. Dense structure and ripe tannins build through the centre, while fresh acidity carries the remarkably long, composed finish.
Guigal 2017 La Turque Cote Rotie
Blackberry, blueberry and raspberry meet smoked meat, graphite and dark chocolate, with violet, incense and flint lifting the bouquet. The palate is concentrated yet remarkably balanced, carrying ripe black fruit through fine, dusty tannins and a long mineral finish. Powerful but poised, it suits slow-roasted lamb, venison or beef.
Boisrenard 2009 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Roasted fig, blackberry, cassis and kirsch form a deep, generous core, joined by graphite, pepper, tobacco and a touch of tar. The palate is powerful yet defined, with dense fruit, mouthwatering freshness and mesquite-toned tannins. A round, concentrated southern Rhône red with savoury depth and a long, structured finish.
Canorgue 2020 Luberon Blanc
Crisp, clean and mineral, with citrus, ripe pear, stone fruit, melon, fresh-cut hay and a subtle fennel note. The palate is dry and energetic, trading heaviness for clarity and lift. A layered southern Rhone white with a fresh, savoury finish that works equally well as an aperitif or beside fish and shellfish.
Château de Montfaucon 2012 Vin de Monsieur Le Baron
Mark Haisma 2020 Cornas
Domaine de Beaurenard 2019 Rasteau
Intense black fruit and blueberry aromas are lifted by cracked pepper, dried herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and concentrated, built around ripe Grenache fruit, firm but polished tannins and a clear mineral line. Blackberry, cherry and savoury spice persist through a focused, energetic finish. Serve with braised lamb, grilled sausages, roast aubergine or hard cheese.
Domaine Mouton Père et Fils 2015 Côte-Rôtie Maison Rouge
Saint Cosme 2023 Crozes-Hermitage
Black fruit, smoked bacon, cracked pepper and incense lead a savoury, aromatic nose. The palate has more structure than the appellation's flatter-ground examples, with dark Syrah fruit, firm tannins and a mineral line carrying through the finish. Meaty, peppery and composed rather than heavy, it is a strong match for grilled lamb, mushrooms or slow-cooked onions.
Xavier Gérard 2018 Côte-Rôtie
Dark violet in colour, with ripe blackberry, cassis and bitter cherry framed by pungent flowers, black pepper and a savoury trace of smoked meat. The palate is concentrated yet agile, its dark fruit gaining licorice and smoky mineral detail with air. Fine dusty tannins give measured grip, carrying pepper, fruit and earth through a long, composed finish.
Chapoutier 2016 Cote Rotie Mordoree
Raspberry and violet give the nose an aromatic lift, followed by spice, rosemary, black olive and tapenade. The palate is ample and concentrated, balancing ripe red and dark fruit with firm, velvety tannins. Leather, cedar and a light espresso note add savoury depth to the long finish. Decant for roasted lamb or game.
Domaine Saint-Patrice 2016 Clos Saint-Patrice Monopole Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Black cherry, blackberry and violet open with generous aromatic depth, followed by licorice, warm spice and a faint savoury note. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe fruit held in shape by polished tannins and fresh mineral tension. Opulent yet composed, it finishes long and layered, with dark fruit and spice lingering.
Domaine Raspail-Ay 2022 Gigondas
Domaine René Rostaing 2013 Côte Blonde Côte-Rôtie
Fresh raspberry and boysenberry rise with potpourri, floral oils and smoky mineral notes. Lively red and dark berry flavours fill the palate, gaining depth from peppery spice, olive, truffle and a savoury forest-floor nuance. Fine, gently firm tannins frame the concentrated fruit, while clear mineral energy drives the long, precise and persistent finish.
M. Chapoutier Fine Eau-de-Vie des Côtes du Rhône
Clean and intensely aromatic, with white fruit, dried flowers and a clear mineral lift. The palate is powerful yet precise, carrying concentrated fruit through warming alcohol and a firm, dry texture. A single-pass distillation preserves the character of its Rhône material rather than polishing it away. The finish is long and contemplative, leaving florals, stone, fruit and persistent heat.