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2010 SAINT JOSEPH Domaine de Monteillet
Rhône France
From 5 to 35 year-old vines. A 'délice', fat but fine, a real wine from the rock with mineral-filled lifted fruit.
Rhône France
From 5 to 35 year-old vines. A 'délice', fat but fine, a real wine from the rock with mineral-filled lifted fruit.
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2009 SAINT JOSEPH Clos de la Cuminaille Domaine Pierre Gaillard
Rhône France
Planted in 1981 the east facing Clos de Cuminaille (3ha) is on granitic, fast draining soil, and gives Syrah of great freshness as well as ageing potential. Aged for eighteen months in 'barriques... (more info)
Rhône France
Planted in 1981 the east facing Clos de Cuminaille (3ha) is on granitic, fast draining soil, and gives Syrah of great freshness as well as ageing potential. Aged for eighteen months in 'barriques... (more info)
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2009 SAINT JOSEPH Cuvée du Papy Domaine de Monteillet
Rhône France
A cuvée of old vines which has much in common with top Côte Rôtie. Violets on the nose, black peppper, and an ample fruit behind, very fine and very mouthfilling and satisfying at the same time. Fruit... (more info)
Rhône France
A cuvée of old vines which has much in common with top Côte Rôtie. Violets on the nose, black peppper, and an ample fruit behind, very fine and very mouthfilling and satisfying at the same time. Fruit... (more info)
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2009 HERMITAGE Domaine Gilles Robin
Rhône France
First vintage of the new cuvée of Hermitage from Gilles Robin. Deep in colour and packed with bright fruit. Sweet dense fruit and subtle fresh leathery notes abound and a crisp acidity keeps the wine... (more info)
Rhône France
First vintage of the new cuvée of Hermitage from Gilles Robin. Deep in colour and packed with bright fruit. Sweet dense fruit and subtle fresh leathery notes abound and a crisp acidity keeps the wine... (more info)
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2009 CÔTE RÔTIE La Viallière Domaine Clusel-Roch
Rhône France
Even bluer and blacker expression than the 'tradition'. Very expressive nose, and while oak is a component it is the fruit flavours which easily domainate. Lots of volume and very pure. Just lovely... (more info)
Rhône France
Even bluer and blacker expression than the 'tradition'. Very expressive nose, and while oak is a component it is the fruit flavours which easily domainate. Lots of volume and very pure. Just lovely... (more info)
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2009 CÔTE RÔTIE Domaine Clusel-Roch
Rhône France
Half-bottles
Dark berry expression and fullness - very pretty and precise. Has weight of old vine fruit and juicy bounce from the younger vines. A twist of black pepper. Very precise consistency and really clings... (more info)
Rhône France
Half-bottles
Dark berry expression and fullness - very pretty and precise. Has weight of old vine fruit and juicy bounce from the younger vines. A twist of black pepper. Very precise consistency and really clings... (more info)