Southern France

A nicely structured, 'grown-up' style of Merlot with plenty of fruit richness. Dark cherry, plum, cassis and mocha. Nice weight in the mouth, tannins adding structure and length with a good freshness on the finish.

Another superb effort from Durou, filled with blue fruit and juicy plums. Blueberries, damson, myrtle and prunes. Supple, engaging and never heavy, it has a bold feel with an aromatic lift to the finish.

Red fruit and hints of spice on the nose, this well priced Syrah is cleverly crafted giving a firmness and restrained style with hints of the Northern Rhone. Nicely structured, but with soft tannins giving this medium bo...(read more)

This is another little gem from Domaine Les Yeuses. At this brilliant level it is hard to find such a good and identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, with blackberry and damso...(read more)

A lovely gentle soul, supple cassis and plum fruits, a touch of violets and dark chocolate. Sleek and brightly tetxtured with just the right amount of structure to keep things interesting.

Displays an explosive red fruit profile with moderate grippy tannins, surprising acidity and an elegance.

Tasted at L&S Rhône Tasting - 20/09/2022
Wild strawberry and raspberry to the fore, fairly full and nicely rounded. The acidity is well balanced with a gentle mineral line, finishing dry and sav...(read more)

From the beautiful Auvergne region of France (an area more famous for scenery than vineyards) comes this super-value Pinot Noir. You can really feel the volcanic influence in this fruit filled red - damson and raspberry...(read more)

La Cuvée des Cigales is made of 50% of Cinsault and of 50% of Grenache from different terroir of the domaine. A bright and refreshing red with aromas of fruits and garrigue.

Unmistakably Languedoc on the nose - full of garrigue and wild black hedgerow fruit. Hint of rosemary too. Very lively and moreish.