Languedoc-Roussillon

At this brilliant level it is hard to find such a splendidly identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, with blackberry and damson notes, yet not overly cooked nor too sweet - and...(read more)

A bold and juicy fresh style with plenty of black cherry, blackcurrant fruit and that distinct whiff of tobacco and smoked tea. Sleek and suave in the mouth, it has balance and poise.

Medium colour. Quite firm peppery fruit on the palate and a youthful palate with firm fruit. Nicely balanced.

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

50% Syrah 30% Grenache & 20% Cinsault. The temptation to overwork wine must be immense, so hats off to the team at Sollier, this is about as easy going and inviting as red wine can be. A brightness and purity of frui...(read more)

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan. What a revelation this wine is. The wild intense nose has good meaty savour thrown in with the attractive dark berry fruit. And then the palate has great bounce! Despi...(read more)

Sumptuously rich, spicy, southern French blend of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre. Drink with anything big and beefy.

From 120-year-old Cinsault vines. I have enjoyed this wine over a number of vintages and am delighted that it is finally being imported to London. Medium colour. Elegantly fragrant red fruit on the nose. With an equally...(read more)

From one of my favourite St Chinian estates. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Quite a deep colour, with youthful purple notes. Red fruit and spice on the nose and palate. Some fresh acidity as well as tan...(read more)

A blend of 80% Syrah with some Grenache. Quite a deep colour. Quite a solid intense nose, with some hints of vanilla and oak. Quite solid tannins on the palate. Youthful and not yet very harmonious.