2015 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.

£23.95

2017 cuvee speciale, domaine gallety, aop cotes du vivarais

Rhone Blend

A 50/50 blend of Grenache and Syrah with a vine age of between 25 and 50 years. The wine is fermented in tank, then spends 12 months ageing in old barriques and foudre. With just 13% alcohol, it’s much fresher than the more elevated examples currently coming out of the region. As well as an abundance of red berry fruit there is a savoury complexity to the wine, making it a perfect accompaniment to food, in particular warming autumnal dishes.

£23.95

2017 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.

£21.95

2017 sauternes, clos le comtes, half bottle

White Blend

The Clos le Comte is a tiny 1.3 hectare of vines in Sauternes that average 50 years of age.  Like its big sister the Cuvee Celine, this organic wine posesses the same elegant and exotic edge that we love in the top cuvee.  Wonderfully pure and simply delicious.

£14.99

2018 chateauneuf du pape, dom. de cote de l’ange

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. 

£31.95

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 cotes du rhone villages cuvee shyrus, dom. fond croze

Syrah/Shiraz

Daniel, Bruno and Bruno`s nephew Guillaume Long run this 70-hectare estate in the foothills north of the distinctive Dentelles de Montmirail. The average vine age here is 35 years and the domaine was certified organic in 2009. The altitude of the estate and the shade provided by surrounding mountains, together with meticulous work to balance the ecosystem of the vineyard, means the grapes maintain a fresh, vibrant acidity despite the heat. In the cellar, great care is taken to produce balanced, elegant wines that reflect their terroir.

£18.95

2018 lirac blanc cuvee diane, dom. la loyane

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

2018 lirac rouge cuvee elie, dom. 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.

£17.95

2019 la combe pilate viognier, igp collines rhodaniennes

Viognier

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.

£17.99

2019/20 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

2019/20 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

2020 cotes du rhone reserve blanc, dom. grand veneur

Roussanne

The Jaume family have been making wine here since 1826 and still own the same vineyards; some of the vines are now over 100 years old. Christophe Jaume is the sixth generation of his family to make wine at this domaine.

£14.50

2020 cotes du rhone rouge ‘cuvee bonheur’, dom. 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.

£14.95

2020 cotes du rhone villages massif d’uchaux, aleph

Rhone Blend

This Northern Rhone winery is a relative newcomer having set up in 2011 but with a passion for local gastronomy and meticulous eye for detail in their winemaking they are making quite a splash.  This blend of 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache is co-fermented with natural yeasts and gives plenty of blackberry, blackcurrant and black olive tinged fruit.  30% barrel ageing gives a whiff of spice whilst not overpowering the clean fruit allowing the wine to remain fresh despite it's 14.5% alcohol level. 

£18.95

2020 cotes du rhone, un bon canon

Rhone Blend

The Cotes du Rhone Un Bon Canon hits the spot everytime 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. 

£11.95

2020 muscat de beaumes de venise, dom. des bernadins

Muscat

This is a wonderful Beaumes de Venise made from Muscats a Petit Grains Blanc and Noir and has a wonderful rose tinted copper hue to it.  Expressive with typical Muscat florality on the nose along with notes of butterscotch, orang and spices.  The palate is rich, velvety and full bodied but in no way cloying with stone fruits and nicely poised acidity on the finish.

£12.50

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.

£11.95

2020 vin de pays principe d’orange, dom. la berthete, vaucluse

Grenache Blend

Brilliant depth of colour, appealing aromas of ripe red fruits and warm dry summers, and a plentiful body of fruit on the palate layered with freshness and structure. An easy-drinking, vivaciously fruity red wine with a refreshing dry finish which is fantastic both with or without food.

£9.99

2021 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. 

£16.95

rhone ranger six

Mixed Case

The Rhone valley is still a source of great value wines when compared to other quality wine growing regions in France.  Delve into the rich reds and sumptuous whites with this six bottle selection.

£110.00