Northern Rhône

Ampuis/Chavanay/St Michel, stainless then in oak for 6 months. Bright and floral on the nose, red currant raspberry and cherry, a soft tannic feel , really lovely, pure bright and very elegant

2022 Sensation du Nord Syrah. This is lovely, bright red fruits mingled with a hint of red cherry and violets, a touch of pepper too, all kept in check by fresh acidity, delicious on every level.

2022 CROZES HERMITAGE Espiègle Domaine Christelle Betton - 20 year old vines, Argile & small stones Bright red fruits on the palate, cherry & raspberry infused, soft & floral, juicy and bright, very ea...(read more)

A lifted, lightly spiced, red-fruited style that's immediately very Crozes in its spicy, clear expression of Syrah. Light-bodied, fine, drinkable and well balanced with a savoury touch on the dry finish. Delicate but not...(read more)

Richer, deeper plum blackberry, undercut of meaty spice again great acid lift, a crisp plum, blackberry and touch of balsamic on the bright finish.

Bright & fruity, I like the violets & raspberry notes on the nose, it shows really nice fruit without being overly ripe, a bit of spice, red and dark fruits mingle with a hint of smoke and a touch of iron too, th...(read more)

2022 Syrah, from 50 year old vines. Violet scented, raspberry and strawberry notes, dark cherry and bright but with the tannins in the background a touch of green sappy notes

A well-crafted, balanced and lively Crozes-Hermitage. Aromas of dark cherries, forest berries, grilled meat, smoked bacon and some baking spices on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with finely grained tannins. Harmonious and...(read more)

2022 Saint Joseph from vineyards around St Pierre de Boeuf just south of Condrieu 50% whole cluster. Much more colour and aromatics, lovely sweet ripe fruit, red currant, black cherry, dark blueberry, so easy, there...(read more)

Colline de Couzou is a blend of several plots from north and south shale and granite vineyards. It also spends less time in oak than the other cuvées, 80% de-stemmed and 18 months in oak perhaps makes this the mos...(read more)

2021 Cornas Terre BruleeI think Ludovic nailed it in the unfashionable 2021 vintage, this is Cornas perfection & ready to drink straight out of the gate and we don't say that too often for young Cornas. Fresh, floral...(read more)

The 2019 Côte Rôtie La Germine also sees a splash of Viognier (3%) and is vinified with 20% stems before aging 20 months in demi-muid and barrel (20% new). Classic red and black fruits, loamy soil, flowers, a...(read more)