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)

2022 First Flight Syrah Bright and fruity on the nose, violets and raspberry, simple - all destemmed, raised in old casks, lovely and bright, baby Côtes Rôtie, lots to like here.

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

If there was a wine region that is in focus and a region of the moment then St Joseph could lay claim. There are two distinct styles, north & south. The G&J Bott Saint Jospeh Rouge is most definitely the north. 3...(read more)

2022 St Joseph Rouge 100% stems 2/3 weeks maceration  3 x old foudre 7/8 year old barrels, limestone & clay, bright red fruits, touch of spice, elegant and pure - really nice, firm but not aggressive tannins, wi...(read more)

A three week fermentation in stainless steel, with 20% whole bunches, before élevage for eighteen months in 400 litre barrels (10% new wood). Rich and vibrant black fruits on the nose, olive and mineral, fine and...(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)