2016 Cote Rotie ‘Amethyste’, Vignobles Levet

Syrah/Shiraz

Vignobles Levet is a fourth generation, family owned domain who farm 4 hectares of vines in the Northern Rhone.  The grapes for this lovely Cote Rotie are hand harvested, and spend 24 months in oak following a traditional fermentation, giving a well-structured wine with pretty red fruits intermingled with the telltale spice of the Syrah grape. 

£65.00

2017 Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne, Chapoutier, AOP

Syrah/Shiraz

Chapoutiers wonderful Hermitage Monier de la Sizeranne is characterised by elegance and restraint, showing red fruits with hints of liquorice on the nose.  The medium bodied palate is elegant, if a touch broody, with blackcurrant and raspberry fruit characters and a spicy youthfulness.  Coming from a mixture of vineyard sites with different exposures and soil types ranging from granite to silt via alluvial, gravelly soils, this is a complex yet open and forward style with soft tannins.  85% of the wine is fermented in oak giving spicy, woody notes with the remainder fermented in concrete tank providing freshness and the preservation of mineral characteristics.

£65.00

2018 Chateauneuf du Pape, Dom. la Cote de L’ange, Magnum

Rhone Blend

A very classic style of Chateauneuf and perfect for Autumn/Winter drinking, being hearty with leather, tobacco and spice mingeld with rich dark fruits.  Rich, yet not overpowering. 

£85.00

2018 Condrieu M De Martial, Domaine Richard

Viognier

The vineyards for this small family owned estate are all on very steep slopes which prohibit the use of machinery with all work being carried out meticulously by hand.

£39.95

2018 Lirac Blanc, Domaine La Loyanne, AC Lirac

Clairette

Domaine La Loyane only dates from 2001 but the family have been vignerons in the Rhône for four generations and have some lovely old vineyards and vines at their disposal.  In conversion to organic status, the wines from Loyane posess great depth and concentration without being over the top. 

£18.95

2019 Crozes Hermitage ‘Nouvelere’, Philippe Jaboulet

Syrah/Shiraz

The Crozes Hermitage Nouvelere is made from 100% Syrah from old vines that is fermented and aged in oak. This is wonderfuly complex and concentrated, showing brooding dark fruits, liquorice, herbs and spice.  An absolute joy and a terrific example of Crozes Hermitage.

£28.95

2020 ‘O Font’ Les Deux Cols, Vin de France

Grenache Blend

Les Deux Cols is a joint venture between Ireland's leading Rhone importer, Simon Tyrell and Charles Derain, one time Sommelier to Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV in Paris.  This Grenache Noir dominated blend is whole bunch and foot trodden, natural yeast fermented in concrete tanks and then matured in a mixture of old barriques and larger demi-muid barrels.  Pale in the glass, this is fresh and easy with red fruits and a hint of spice.  Hand harvesting takes place at least a week earlier than the neighbouring properties allowing for a fresher style, and all vineyards are either organic or in conversion with some biodynamic practices in use.

£12.95

2020 Chateauneuf Du Pape Blanc, Guillaume Gonnet

Grenache Blanc

The grapes for this gorgeous white come from 50 - 90 year old vines which are all hand-harvested.  The wine shows a wonderful mineral notes, citrus and white flowers, developing honey and nutty aromas with age.

£38.99

2021 Brezeme, Eric Texier, AC Cotes du Rhone

Syrah/Shiraz

£29.95

2021 Chateauneuf Du Pape, Dom. De Cote De L’ange

Rhone Blend

The Chateauneuf Du Pape from Dom. De Cote De L'ange is a very classic style of Chateauneuf and perfect for Autumn/Winter drinking, being hearty with leather, tobacco and spice minglEd with rich dark fruits.  Rich, yet not overpowering. 

£39.95

2021 Gigondas Le Seigneur Du Raveil, Cave De Gigondas

Rhone Blend

A powerful and concentrated nose of black fruits and spice lead to a more supple palate of more black fruits with a hint of freshness.  This impressive and very drinkable Rhone red is perfect for game dishes and other roasted red meats.

£24.95

2021 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£19.95

2021 Lirac Rouge Cuvee Elie, Domaine La Loyanne, Magnum

Rhone Blend

This relatively young family owned Domaine was created in 2001 by vignerons with 4 generations of vinegrowing and winemaking expertise under their belts.  They own some seriously old vines in superb sites in the Southern Rhone on a mixture of soils of red sand, clay and the classic 'Galet' pebbles associated with Chateauneuf du Pape.  As a result, their wines posess a wonderful depth and concentration.

£42.00

2021 Syrah Les Vignes D’a Cote’, Yves Cuilleron

Syrah/Shiraz

This delicious northern Rhone Syrah drinks like a mini Saint-Joseph.  A classic nose of blackcurrant and leather leads to a silky smooth palate with peppery black fruits and soft tannins.  Partial barrel ageing adds complexity and structure, making this a terrific match to charcuterie boards, grilled meat dishes and anything with some eastern mediterranean spice.

£16.99

2022 ‘Les Chirats’ Syrah/Viognier, Aurelien Chirat, VDF

Syrah Blend

The Les Chirats Syrah/Viognier is a wonderfully floral and elegant blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Viognier from vineyards around Saint Joseph.  The practice of adding a small proportion of Viognier to Syrah is common in Cote Rotie and helps to add softness and aromatics to the Syrah from this part of the Northern Rhone.  This wonderfully friendly and approachable red wine is fermented on Condrieu lees which gives the wine even more aromatics. Enticing blue and black fruits on the nose are joined on the palate by more savoury leathery notes and hints of peppery spice.  The mineral-tinged finish is finely poised showing evidence of the granite soils.   

£18.95

2022 Chat Fou, Eric Texier, Vin de France (Rhone)

Red Blend

£19.95

2022 Combe Pilate Viognier, Chapoutier, Collines Rhodaniennes

Viognier

The La Combe Pilate Viognier is a terrific example of the grape variety.  Delicate with notes of bergamot and flint stone. Very fresh on entry, dominated by the typical Viognier aromas. On the mid-palate, there is good balance between the acidic tension associated with its terroir of origin and the natural full body of the varietal and its ageing. The finish is savoury, bringing out the rustic and mineral overtones.

£18.99

2022 Cotes Du Rhone Rouge ‘Cuvee Bonheur’, Dom. La Loyanne

Rhone Blend

The Cotes Du Rhone Rouge 'Cuvee Bonheur' from  Dom. La Loyanne is a typical Rhone blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah and shows complex dark fruits with garrigue notes on the nose along side the odd whiff of violets.  The delicious and more'ish palate is rich and concentrated showing great depth and elegance through to the balanced finish.  Like all the wines from Loyanne, this is such as joy to drink and provides superb value for money.

£14.95

2022 Cotes Du Rhone, Un Bon Canon

Rhone Blend

The Un Bon Canon Cotes du Rhone hits the spot every time with it's fruit forward blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Cinsault and 5% Mouvedre which is fermented in concrete tanks.  The vineyards lie in the southern part of the region on a dried up river bed strewn with heat retaining pebbles.  The hot summer sun ensures that the wine is bold and fruity with raspberry and dark fruits and hints of garrigue/herbal undergrowth. 

£13.95

2023 Cotes Du Rhone Reserve Blanc, Dom. Grand Veneur

Roussanne

The Cotes Du Rhone Reserve Blanc from Domaine Grand Veneur is a superb value white. It is a blend of Roussanne, Viognier and Clairette and been a regular feature of our list for several vintages thanks to it's wonderful balance of delicate floral aromatics, peach and stone fruit flavours and balanced fresh acidity. 

£17.95

2023 Tavel Rose, Domaine La Loyanne, AC Tavel

Grenache/Garnacha

The Loyanne Tavel Rose is typically deeply coloured with abundant fresh fruits on the nose and an elegant, rounded palate leading to a fresh, finely balanced finish. 

£18.50

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