Northern Rhône

A lightish, juicy Syrah in the aromatic Northern Rhône style which captures the peppery precision of Syrah from the north.

Bright fruit expression, full of red cherry, blackcurrant, violet and raspberry with a touch of Syrah pepper that is so Northern Rhone, great lick of acidity, this for drinking straight out of the gate.

The starting point for the Bott reds, First Flight Syrah in 2021 is an absolute delight, bristling with bright red fruits, soft and very approachable, redcurrant and violets flow nicely with a juicy acidity, very good in...(read more)

Remi Niero moves a little further afield and presents a very drinkable and delicious Crozes Hermitage, from a 1 hectare block planted 15 years ago, with 12 months in oak. Classic Crozes with a super expressive nose of bl...(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

Dark but not opaque purple-edged colour. Dark, sweet blueberry nose, initially sweet supple first touch, juicy and sapid with just a little tannic astringency giving a mouthwatering freshness despite the considerable den...(read more)

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)

Suave, mineral-accented blackberry, cassis, cherry compote and exotic spice qualities on the intensely perfumed nose, along with a slowly emerging floral nuance. Sappy and penetrating on the palate, displaying powerful l...(read more)

This is the early drinking style form the brothers. The original concept being a wine that was accessible in an early window for restaurants. With 7% Viognier in the mix from low yielding sites. A very pretty nose straig...(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)

Vibrant, spice- and mineral-tinged dark berry and cherry aromas are complemented by suggestions of olive, licorice and pungent flowers. Energetic, appealingly sweet black and blue fruit and candied violet flavors deepen...(read more)