Southern Rhône

Domaine Coulange's 'Cuvée Mistral' is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The ripe Grenache dominates the nose again and is followed on the palate by an abundance of sweet, spicy fruit. Forward and delicious. Such wonderf...(read more)

A completely joyous glass of red, brimming with ripe cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruits. An immediate and succulent crowd pleaser, bags of red fruits in the mouth, underpinned by a touch of liquorice and peppery spi...(read more)

Vin de France Grenache, Carignan & Merlot Super bright fruit, sweet notes of redcurrants and bright strawberry, light and fruity. Lovely to quaff.

A delicious blend of Syrah, and Grenache. It has an attractive nose, with bright red fruits such as cherry and soft redcurrant, with a hint of spice. Very easy to drink, perfect for a warm night in.

Although similar in style to the Rasteau, the 2021 Roaix possibly has a little more complexity with a touch of spice to the fruit. A blend of 50% Grenache 40% Syrah & 10% Mourvedre, and all aged in concrete too. I re...(read more)

Perfumed raspberries with notes of violet, very fruit forward, blackberry, dark fruit core as ever here, blackberry & plums, anise, chocolate, violets, blueberry, herbs too, delicious Cotes du Rhone.

We came across Elodie Balme after a full day of tasting in the magnificent Palais des Papes in Avignon, and Elodie's wines were the pick of the day. The winemaking style of overtly ripe fruit coupled with vibrant freshne...(read more)

100% Grenache, concrete tank from sandy soil Tangy raspberry, cherry, roses, delicate but intense, sappy and grippy, fruit is on the red profile, succulent and deep, with some power and drive, fresh, complex and long.

A supple Grenache loaded with cherry fruit, floral notes and a hint of spice. Medium to full bodied, this a superb approachable Châteauneuf du Pape. Ready to drink but with a few years ahead. It will be good friend...(read more)

The 2021 Gigondas delights with fragrant orange blossom, raspberry and forest strawberry notes. Shades of garrigue and cured meat add savory complexity. Medium-bodied and sleek, it boasts good concentration framed by gen...(read more)