Rhône Valley
Rhône Valley
Château La Nerthe 2022 Les Cassagnes Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge
French Red
Burlat cherry, red berries, blackcurrant and licorice define the documented fruit profile. Thyme, olive, laurel and other garrigue notes add a savoury register. The palate balances liveliness with roundness, supported by delicate tannins and a minty finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the recorded blend, giving the wine its combination of bright fruit, herbs and restrained structure.
Domaine Xavier Gérard 2022 Côte-Rôtie
French Red
Licorice root and brambly blackberry lead the exact-vintage record, followed by crunchy blueberry and dark plum. Savoury old oak, cracked pepper and a touch of game add further detail. The finish is described as long, savoury and grippy, with those same dark-fruited, spicy and meaty elements continuing through an intensely flavoured aftertaste. Dark fruit, spice and game remain central throughout.
Domaine du Coulet 2021 Cornas Ogre
French Red
Sourced from a particularly mineral parcel at Le Serre, the wine is entirely Syrah, grown at 350 metres on heavily degraded granite. Vinification and eighteen months of ageing take place in ovoid and diamond-shaped concrete vessels. The documented profile is highly spiced, tart-fruited and smoky, with granitic aromatics, very fine tannins and an exceptionally fresh finish.
Château Cabrières 1979 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Dried cherry and black raspberry sit beneath a fully mature, savoury bouquet. Leather, wild game, roasted coffee and dark spice lead, with forest floor and earth adding further depth. The palate is medium-bodied and resolved, its softened tannins framing the remaining red fruit. Gentle warmth carries the wine through a persistent finish of dried herbs, spice, leather and a distinctly earthy note.
Domaine Barge 2020 Côte-Rôtie Coeur de Combard
French Red
Black cherry and dark berries lead a deep, savoury bouquet, with liquorice, roasted herbs and iron adding definition. The palate is medium to full-bodied, its ripe fruit carried by silky tannins and a layered, supple texture. Freshness keeps the wine balanced as pepper and mineral notes develop through the middle. Long and composed, it finishes with black fruit, herbs, liquorice and a persistent ferrous edge.
Prieuré de Montézargues 2023 Tavel Rosé
French Rosé
Bright pink with red-cherry highlights, opening on yellow peach, redcurrant and blood orange. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with ripe cherry and peach gaining depth from almond, pastry cream and a light liquorice note. Citrus keeps the generous texture fresh and defined. It finishes long and elegant, carrying cherry stone, orange and peach through a polished, gently savoury close.
Vignobles Levet 2014 Côte-Rôtie Améthyste
French
Blueberry, red plum, cassis and blackberry meet chimney soot, green peppercorn and a floral peony note. The palate is medium-bodied and firmly drawn, with lean red and dark fruit carried by bright acidity. Fine, dusty tannins provide a traditional frame, while earth and delicate spice add savoury depth. The finish is restrained but persistent, returning to pepper, dark fruit and a quiet smoky edge.
René Rostaing 2022 Côte-Rôtie La Viaillère
French
Kirsch, blackberry and ripe plum are framed by violet, dried herbs, olive and green pepper. The palate combines concentration with a velvety, savoury texture, its dark fruit held in line by fresh acidity and fine, rounded tannins. Pepper and mineral notes sharpen the profile as it opens, while a measured touch of oak adds polish. The finish is long, floral and gently herbal rather than heavy.
Paul Jaboulet Aîné 2019 Hermitage La Chapelle
French
Black olive and smoked bacon give the first impression a dark, savoury tone, followed by crushed blackberry, graphite and violet. The palate is dense but not jammy, with concentrated fruit held by firm, fine-grained tannins. A clear mineral line keeps the power focused, and the finish is exceptionally long, elegant and floral. Decant well before serving with venison, braised beef or aged hard cheese.
Domaine Pierre Gaillard 2017 Côte-Rôtie Esprit de Blonde
French
Ripe red and dark fruit open with warm spice and a gentle toasted note. The palate is dense yet balanced, framed by silky tannins and an aromatic thread of truffle, pepper and savoury earth. Oak is integrated, supporting the fruit rather than covering it, and the finish remains persistent and poised. Decant before serving with venison, roast lamb, beef, mushrooms or dishes built around black olives.
Julien Barge 2016 Côte-Rôtie Côte Blonde
French
Macerated cherry, cassis and damson plum lead a concentrated, savoury profile. Tea, olive and lightly singed wood add depth without overwhelming the fruit. The palate is dense and harmonious, with fully integrated tannins, lively balance and a clear iron-mineral line. Bitter cherry and dark fruit persist through a precise, extended finish. Decant before serving with roast lamb, duck, venison or lentils with herbs.
Domaine René Rostaing 2024 Condrieu La Bonnette
French White
Lemon flesh, just-ripe apricot and white peach rise with spring blossom, honeysuckle and a light touch of spice. The palate is fleshy and concentrated but markedly fresh, its well-integrated acidity bringing energy and precision. Lemon peel, bergamot and a fine mineral line carry through the long, clean finish. Serve lightly chilled with scallops, roast chicken, creamy shellfish dishes or delicately spiced vegetable plates.
Clos Saint Jean 2018 La Combe des Fous Châteauneuf-du-Pape
French Red
Blackcurrant, black cherry and pomegranate lead a deep, expressive nose, joined by lavender, peppery garrigue, graphite and a touch of rose. The palate is full-bodied and richly layered, yet seamless tannins and fresh energy keep the wine from feeling heavy. Liquorice, tobacco and subtle white chocolate add savoury depth before a plush, velvety finish. Decant generously and serve with lamb shoulder, grilled beef or Provençal herbs and mushrooms.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline
French
Black raspberry, cassis and redcurrant are lifted by violet, acacia and a faint apricot note, then deepen into bacon fat, tapenade, smoke and pepper. The palate is plush and silky, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long mineral finish. Mature savoury tones sit comfortably beside the fruit. Decant carefully and serve with roast duck, lamb, venison or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 1999 Hermitage Rouge
French
Blackberry and cassis are joined by smoked red fruit, cedar, cigar wrapper, dried flowers and peppery thyme. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, with firm tannins, mineral depth and a savoury line of flint, tar and Provençal herbs. The structure remains substantial, but the mature aromatics are expressive. Decant carefully and serve with roast lamb, venison, braised beef or lentils with smoked sausage.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Turque
French
Cassis, blackberry and red cherry open into liquorice, smoked meat, violet and dark spice. The palate is immense and concentrated, with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a silky texture carrying the fruit through a long mineral finish. Earth, herbs and smoky oak add savoury depth without obscuring the perfume. Decant patiently and serve with roast lamb, duck, venison or slow-cooked beef.
E. Guigal 1998 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne
French
Blackberry and blackcurrant are densely layered with smoke, tapenade, truffle, dark chocolate and worn leather. The palate is powerful and firmly tannic, but the concentration is matched by fresh acidity and a long mineral, savoury finish. Earth, incense and warm spice emerge as it opens. Give it a careful decant and serve with venison, braised beef, lamb shoulder or a deeply flavoured mushroom dish.
Dard et Ribo 2018 Crozes-Hermitage Rouge
French Red
Juicy and energetic, with dark berries, violet and cracked pepper carried by a fluid, finely structured palate. Whole-bunch Syrah and restrained extraction preserve aromatic lift, fresh acidity and supple tannins, while a stony mineral line brings precision to the finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled lamb, roast chicken, sausages or earthy mushroom dishes.
Maison Tardieu-Laurent 2024 Les Becs Fins Côtes du Rhône Blanc
French White
Honeyed peach, apricot and white flowers lead, with yellow apple and chamomile adding detail. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, balancing fleshy stone fruit with bright freshness and a lightly saline edge. Smoothly textured yet clear through the finish, it makes a versatile partner for roast chicken, grilled fish, vegetable gratin or soft, creamy cheeses.
Ogier 2023 Artésis Côtes du Rhône Blanc
French White
White peach, apricot and citrus open the nose, joined by exotic fruit, gentle spice and a subtle vanilla note. The palate is rounded yet fresh, balancing supple texture with lively acidity and a clear mineral line. Harmonious and persistent through the finish, it pairs naturally with roast chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy vegetable dishes or soft cheeses.
Chateau de Beaucastel Chateau du Pape 2020
French Red
Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020 is a classic, Mourvèdre-led Southern Rhône red that shows the estate’s trademark depth and savoury complexity. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, dried rose, lavender, liquorice, leather and garrigue lead into a layered palate of dark fruit, pepper, earth and warm spice.
Full-bodied and structured, it keeps its shape through fresh acidity, firm but polished tannins and a long mineral finish. A serious, ageworthy red for roast lamb, game or slow-braised meats.
Arnoux & Fils 2012 Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
French Dessert
Orange blossom, peach, ripe apple and pear rise from an intensely aromatic profile, with a clean mineral note adding definition. Sweet and full-flavoured, the palate layers stone fruit and floral detail over a smooth, rounded texture. A faint bitter edge refreshes the finish, keeping the lingering fruit poised enough for fruit desserts, blue cheese or solo sipping.
Chapoutier 2012 Côte-Rôtie La Mordorée
French Red
Raspberry and dark berry lead a fragrant aroma, joined by violet, rose petal and peppery spice. The palate is ample and elegant, with ripe fruit carried by fine structure and steady freshness. Black olive and a light touch of rosemary add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is balanced and persistent, leaving florals, spice and a composed mineral impression.
Guigal 2014 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde
French Red
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
French Red
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.
Domaine Rabasse Charavin Plan de Dieu 1.5 L
French Red
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
French White
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 2020 La Mouline Cote Rotie
French Red
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 2020 La Landonne Cote Rotie
French Red
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 2020 La Turque Cote Rotie
French Red
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.