2022 Condrieu Roches d'Arbuel - bottled in April 23. Attractive nose, apricot & a touch of greet mango with jasmine, soft floral fruit style, a touch of apricot, peach and a slight hint of2022 Condrieu Roches d'Arbuel - bottled in April 23. Attractive nose, apricot & a touch of greet mango with jasmine, soft floral fruit style, a touch of apricot, peach and a slight hint of satsuma - nice flow of acidity too, the merest hint of ginger on the finish. Classy Condrieu - (Isabelle thinks this is showing very well at the moment).L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Condrieu Legende Bonnetta - bottled in July. A little muted on the nose, a bit closed possible due to just being bottled. A bit of attractive stone fruit, not quite singing yet, but still a2022 Condrieu Legende Bonnetta - bottled in July. A little muted on the nose, a bit closed possible due to just being bottled. A bit of attractive stone fruit, not quite singing yet, but still a good effort, musk, perfume stone fruit & apricot with bright fresh acidity, not an ounce of fat, delicious. L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Condrieu Les Caillets Apricot and peach notes with green tea & floral mango too, nice attractive fruit, bright citrus notes, lime citrus too, nicely judged, everything you like about2022 Condrieu Les Caillets Apricot and peach notes with green tea & floral mango too, nice attractive fruit, bright citrus notes, lime citrus too, nicely judged, everything you like about Condrieu is here, but a fresher style than previous vintagesL&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Condrieu Les Caillets Benjamin et David Duclaux Very fresh floral nose, attractive and bright, peach and apricot swirl around. The palate is fleshy, with saline acidity, a touch of green mango2021 Condrieu Les Caillets Benjamin et David Duclaux Very fresh floral nose, attractive and bright, peach and apricot swirl around. The palate is fleshy, with saline acidity, a touch of green mango and a slight twist of ginger, fresh and very appealing.L&S (Apr 2023)

2021 Maison Rouge 100% Syrah 5000 bts Planted in 1943. Fine and elegant, very pure & precise, strawberry and redcurrant with dried cranberry, violet, mineral notes too, a touch of smoke, wild2021 Maison Rouge 100% Syrah 5000 bts Planted in 1943. Fine and elegant, very pure & precise, strawberry and redcurrant with dried cranberry, violet, mineral notes too, a touch of smoke, wild roses too, very pretty. L&S (Oct 2023)

2021 La Chana 7% Viognier (60% estate & 40% purchased fruit) all desteemed. Very floral on the nose, bright & fruity with redcurrant, fine pure with a touch of violets, very light bodied, ready2021 La Chana 7% Viognier (60% estate & 40% purchased fruit) all desteemed. Very floral on the nose, bright & fruity with redcurrant, fine pure with a touch of violets, very light bodied, ready from the off, this is bright and fine, a very easy going and immediate style of Côte Rôtie, elegant and preciseL&S (Oct 2023)

2020 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge (planted in 1942) This is always a winner for me, the most elegant and precise of Benjamin & David's wines. opens up with a hugely imoressive spectrum of dark red2020 Cote Rotie Maison Rouge (planted in 1942) This is always a winner for me, the most elegant and precise of Benjamin & David's wines. opens up with a hugely imoressive spectrum of dark red fruits, blueberry, raspberry, redcurrant and violet are all in play, the palate is densely packed too, with more spice and pepper notes not particulalrly muscular but then this isn't their style, just elegant as always, a lovely flow to the wine, this will impress after 5-6 years age, an absolute gem of a Cote Rotie and one that is still very much under the radar.L&S (Apr 2023)

2020 Cote Rotie La Germine Impressive nose, dark cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and spice, soft tannin, a beautiful core of mineral acidity, elegant and bright with lots of floral notes too, this2020 Cote Rotie La Germine Impressive nose, dark cherry, raspberry, redcurrant and spice, soft tannin, a beautiful core of mineral acidity, elegant and bright with lots of floral notes too, this has some impressive length too, pure and bright. Super smart Cote Rotie from a domaine that is really on its game at the moment. This will age gracefully for 10-12 years if you can wait that long.L&S (Apr 2023)

2020 Cote Rotie La Chana (Average age of vines 20 year old) Raised in old demi muids for for 18-20 months, no new oak. The early drinking/restaurant style from the brothers, La Chana is always very2020 Cote Rotie La Chana (Average age of vines 20 year old) Raised in old demi muids for for 18-20 months, no new oak. The early drinking/restaurant style from the brothers, La Chana is always very easy, with the addition of around 7% Viognier all the fruit is sourced from Gneiss terraces high up in Tupin. This opens up with the hallmark of violets and raspberry with hints of dark cherry and mineral notes too, this is just bright and generous and easy going, this is read straight from the off.L&S (Apr 2023)

2020 Cote Rotie Coteaux de Tupin What started out as an experiment but looks like it is here to stay, this is nearly all whole bunch and fermented in foudres. Much denser than the other cuvees and2020 Cote Rotie Coteaux de Tupin What started out as an experiment but looks like it is here to stay, this is nearly all whole bunch and fermented in foudres. Much denser than the other cuvees and 100% Syrah, dark blue and black fruits, aromatic and bright, supple tannins and a core ripe acidity too, more broader in style and will need time to come around but very impressive in 2020, this goes to show just how accomplished the domaine has become.L&S (Apr 2023)

Always the densest, darkest and most structured of the 4 Cote Roties here - the 2021 Grandes Places does not disappoint - even if the 2021 version is a little less extreme than in some of the hotterAlways the densest, darkest and most structured of the 4 Cote Roties here - the 2021 Grandes Places does not disappoint - even if the 2021 version is a little less extreme than in some of the hotter recent vintages. From a parcel up above La Vialliere which was planted in the 30s by Guillaume's great-grandfather this abounds with power and tightly-knit charm - for now. This will continue to improve for 10 to 15 years without any trouble, and will certainly benefit from 4-5 to ensure you are getting the most out of it. Real class.L&S (Apr 2023)

This is an absolute delight in 2021. Such poise and grace it is really beguiling already. Guillaume has done extraordinarily well - losing none of his trademark feel and the Vialliere's gentleThis is an absolute delight in 2021. Such poise and grace it is really beguiling already. Guillaume has done extraordinarily well - losing none of his trademark feel and the Vialliere's gentle framework. But there is also a very seductive core of finely polished fruit. deeply satisfying like red fruit compote and gently baked spiced plums. WHat a winner, who said 2021 was complicated - the refinement here shows you what the best producers are capable of.L&S (Apr 2023)

After the Schistes - the Champon has a tad more heft - as ever here. Yet this is no big beast. The vintage has a delicacy to it that Guillaume has worked with so well. Weight is measured, power isAfter the Schistes - the Champon has a tad more heft - as ever here. Yet this is no big beast. The vintage has a delicacy to it that Guillaume has worked with so well. Weight is measured, power is quietly understated and yet charm is aplenty. Dark, dried petals and some baking spice notes lift the mid palate. This will benefit from another year or 2 than the Schistes will need - but will deliver real joy from 2027 onwards.L&S (Apr 2023)

The 2021 Schistes from Guillaume Clusel is an absolute winner. As ever, there is a fragrant charm. Red an purple fruit core is just ripe and beautifully weighted. Elegant and satisfying, this estateThe 2021 Schistes from Guillaume Clusel is an absolute winner. As ever, there is a fragrant charm. Red an purple fruit core is just ripe and beautifully weighted. Elegant and satisfying, this estate is really flying at the moment as this 'entry level' Cote Rotie shows. Give it 2 more years and enjoy until 2030 and beyond.L&S (Feb 2023)

Richer, deeper plum blackberry, undercut of meaty spice again great acid lift, a crisp plum, blackberry and touch of balsamic on the bright finish.Richer, deeper plum blackberry, undercut of meaty spice again great acid lift, a crisp plum, blackberry and touch of balsamic on the bright finish.L&S (Mar 2024)

Really heady for Bott but not at all on the fat side, just more floral, bright citrus on the nose, but with jasmine, honeysuckle and, peach, apricot, on the palate it follows the same lines of fruitReally heady for Bott but not at all on the fat side, just more floral, bright citrus on the nose, but with jasmine, honeysuckle and, peach, apricot, on the palate it follows the same lines of fruit profile but the acidity and oak balance are in check, this is really special, very smart and worthy of being put in the very top echelons of Condrieu, Graeme & Julie have come a long way in a relatively short space of time and with wines as good as this you can see just why.L&S (Oct 2023)

Classic nose, very precise, bright notes of peach & apricot but with mineral tones too, a touch of floral violets, bright and energetic, saline and concentrated, I really like the style, floral &Classic nose, very precise, bright notes of peach & apricot but with mineral tones too, a touch of floral violets, bright and energetic, saline and concentrated, I really like the style, floral & brightL&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Condrieu Lieu Dit L'Aleau The garden wine, from a tiny plot that Graeme & Julie discovered almost by accident when they realised their garden was in the Condrieu appellation. The other thing of2021 Condrieu Lieu Dit L'Aleau The garden wine, from a tiny plot that Graeme & Julie discovered almost by accident when they realised their garden was in the Condrieu appellation. The other thing of note whilst we talk Condrieu is the new generation of winemakers who look for freshness above ripeness, the Bott's are definitely at the vanguard of this revolution. The l'Aleau typifies this approach, floral and bright with green mango and elderflower nuances, a lovely touch of stone fruit, apricot and peach notes but not an ounce of fat here, this is lively & bright, delicious and definitely modern. 60 bts & 6 magnums available.L&S (Apr 2023)

I tasted 4 different parcels from barrel that will eventually make the final blend - all very impressive. 2022 Côte Rôtie: More closed than the young vines, more grippy too, touch of spice andI tasted 4 different parcels from barrel that will eventually make the final blend - all very impressive. 2022 Côte Rôtie: More closed than the young vines, more grippy too, touch of spice and light floral notes too, sweet and tight will be interesting to see the blend. 2022 Fongeant: 100% whole cluster Dark fruit, black cherry, cola cube, dark fruit pastille, meaty, dense, black olive a touch of herbs, Côte Brune, very dark and brooding. 2022 Côte Rôtie Lancemont - Côte Brune white limestone: Floral, bright perfumed, violets, raspberry & strawberry tone fruit , very elegant lots of finesse, superb. 2022 Côte Rôtie young vines in Fongeant 100% destemmed: Medium ruby red, bright & sweetly perfumed, light floral and sweet violets, raspberry errs too, there is definitely tannins again, but not intrusive and will grow into the wine, vibrant and juicy with real depth, there is energy here too, nicely done.L&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Cote Rotie This is extremely bright and fresh on the nose, black fruits, raspberry toned, nice weight on the palate vintage considered, a nice depth to the blueberry, dark cherry and spice2021 Cote Rotie This is extremely bright and fresh on the nose, black fruits, raspberry toned, nice weight on the palate vintage considered, a nice depth to the blueberry, dark cherry and spice notes, a touch of tannin and good length too. L&S (Apr 2023)

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.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.L&S (Oct 2023)

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 juicyThe 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 indeed.L&S (Apr 2023)

2022 Kāmaka Viognier Seyssuel: Bright aromatics on the nose, lemon notes and a touch of coriander seed too, a hint of blossom and violet notes in the background too, ripe acidity and a mineral core2022 Kāmaka Viognier Seyssuel: Bright aromatics on the nose, lemon notes and a touch of coriander seed too, a hint of blossom and violet notes in the background too, ripe acidity and a mineral core all come together very nicely, Graeme & Julie are excited about this plot and you can see why.L&S (Apr 2023)

2022 Kāmaka Syrah. This has such a perfumed nose, violets, raspberry, strawberry, a touch of blueberry too. Sweet & floral, this is terroir wine, juicy and pure, plush and vibrant, silky and fine,2022 Kāmaka Syrah. This has such a perfumed nose, violets, raspberry, strawberry, a touch of blueberry too. Sweet & floral, this is terroir wine, juicy and pure, plush and vibrant, silky and fine, you can almost feel that vineyard texture.L&S (Oct 2023)

We really liked this in 2020 and coming in hot on the heels is the 2021. Graeme & Julie like this plot and are excited for the future as well they should be. The 2021 is really bright and expressiveWe really liked this in 2020 and coming in hot on the heels is the 2021. Graeme & Julie like this plot and are excited for the future as well they should be. The 2021 is really bright and expressive on the nose, there is almost a blue/black fruit/salami note with a little pepper too, the palate is juice filled with violets, blueberry and a hit of spice, all integrated by bouncy acidity, it can't be too long before Seyssuel is awarded appelation status?L&S (Apr 2023)

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, dark2022 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 are tannins in the background, but they will soften, a very very fine Saint Joseph L&S (Oct 2023)

Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in French oak, on lees but no batonage to keep the freshness locked in, bright and pure and drinking from the off.L&S (Sept 2023)

The 21 St Joseph from Graeme & Julie Bott is a compelling example of why this vintage shouldn't be discarded because of the difficulties of frost etc. dark saturated purple in the glass with a veryThe 21 St Joseph from Graeme & Julie Bott is a compelling example of why this vintage shouldn't be discarded because of the difficulties of frost etc. dark saturated purple in the glass with a very expressive nose of dark blue fruits, blueberry, dark cherry and a hint of oak/spice too, a nice touch of sweetness too, just great Saint Jospeh that will not let you down, drinking straight from the get go.L&S (Apr 2023)

Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. I am particularly taken by the St Joseph Blanc in 2021, apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70%Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. I am particularly taken by the St Joseph Blanc in 2021, apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in French oak, on lees but no batonage to keep the freshness locked in, bright and pure and drinking from the offL&S (May 2022)

2022 Terre Brûlée Cornas Much more on the animal side, more meaty, but with dark cherry and blackcurrant too, lively and bright, very good again, very dark & will become very complete, a real2022 Terre Brûlée Cornas Much more on the animal side, more meaty, but with dark cherry and blackcurrant too, lively and bright, very good again, very dark & will become very complete, a real terroir wine, sense of place. L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Pur Granit Cornas Deep purple, the nose explodes into pure bright dark fruit, blueberry and raspberry, cola and damson, Smokey and sweet but also a sour cherry cola note too, green sappy tannin2022 Pur Granit Cornas Deep purple, the nose explodes into pure bright dark fruit, blueberry and raspberry, cola and damson, Smokey and sweet but also a sour cherry cola note too, green sappy tannin but not astringent, very very good indeed 13.5%L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 St Joseph Blanc 100% Roussanne, 1 x barrel & 1 amphora 700 bts Very bright and pure, with quince and lemon jelly, very ripe, you can feel the heat at 15% but still in balance, nice, will come2022 St Joseph Blanc 100% Roussanne, 1 x barrel & 1 amphora 700 bts Very bright and pure, with quince and lemon jelly, very ripe, you can feel the heat at 15% but still in balance, nice, will come on nicely in the next few years, there is a great mineral twist too that brings it all into balance L&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Saint Joseph Blanc Pierre Blanche Domaine Lionnet 100% Roussanne from a miniscule 0.29 hectare plot near Chateaubourg. A blend of 4/5 year old barrel and amphora. I really like the understated2021 Saint Joseph Blanc Pierre Blanche Domaine Lionnet 100% Roussanne from a miniscule 0.29 hectare plot near Chateaubourg. A blend of 4/5 year old barrel and amphora. I really like the understated nature of this wine, it has bright yellow plum, apricot and peach notes but with a lick saline acidity too, this will need food but this is a great Saint Joseph blanc, really textured and interesting. 800 bts madeL&S (Apr 2023)

2022 Condrieu Cote Chatillon. Bright aromatic fruits on the nose, peach, apricot and a bit of sour apple too, crisp citrus tones, lime, guava and just the merest hint of ginger, if you like2022 Condrieu Cote Chatillon. Bright aromatic fruits on the nose, peach, apricot and a bit of sour apple too, crisp citrus tones, lime, guava and just the merest hint of ginger, if you like textbook Condrieu then here is a great example, pays enough respect to tradition but with a foothold very much in the modern style, this is really good in 2022, hats off!L&S (Apr 2023)

A really great effort again in 2021 Côte Chatillon, a much more mineral style, white peach, a hint of apricot, touch of melon too, there is a lovely touch of salinity in the wine, an early drinkerA really great effort again in 2021 Côte Chatillon, a much more mineral style, white peach, a hint of apricot, touch of melon too, there is a lovely touch of salinity in the wine, an early drinker but spot on Condrieu.L&S (May 2022)

2022 Les Rochains: Softer notes on this one, less obvious but still with attractive perfume of violets and blackcurrant, really good weight of dark fruits, textured - again the big slightly unripe2022 Les Rochains: Softer notes on this one, less obvious but still with attractive perfume of violets and blackcurrant, really good weight of dark fruits, textured - again the big slightly unripe tannins but should integrate nicely given time.L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Dans le Vignes de Mon Père (Cuvée Léa) 100% stems. Dark on the nose, purple fruits, a touch of chocolate too, mineral tones, smoke, bright red on the palate, perfumed parma violets, cassis,2022 Dans le Vignes de Mon Père (Cuvée Léa) 100% stems. Dark on the nose, purple fruits, a touch of chocolate too, mineral tones, smoke, bright red on the palate, perfumed parma violets, cassis, but with grippy tannins too, sweet and long, very nice and will grow into itself nicely over the next 3-5 yearsL&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Côte Rozier Always my favourite cuvée from Bonnefond, More pumped up nose, sweet violets, black cherry and dark fruit notes but great sweetness, the mouthfeel is really generous, with again2022 Côte Rozier Always my favourite cuvée from Bonnefond, More pumped up nose, sweet violets, black cherry and dark fruit notes but great sweetness, the mouthfeel is really generous, with again ripe tannins, ripe fruits and nice acidity, 50% stems - barrel 5 years old, all looking like a great Côte Rozier in the making.L&S (Oct 2023)

Tasted from barrel 3 different components: 2022 Côte Rôtie Colline de Couzou: Bright red fruits with spice and dark cherry, violets and rose petal, nice touch of tannin, maybe a touch too much,Tasted from barrel 3 different components: 2022 Côte Rôtie Colline de Couzou: Bright red fruits with spice and dark cherry, violets and rose petal, nice touch of tannin, maybe a touch too much, tight & grippy. 2022 Côte Rôtie Colline de Couzou More floral and less tannin, a little reductive too, tannins a little better integrated. 2022 Côte Rôtie Colline de Couzou Violets and black cherry, dark fruits and a touch of coffee & pastille too, grippy tannin. In summary the components to 2022 Colline de Couzou look very good, again the oak influence seems to be toned down. L&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Cote Rotie Dans le Vignes de Mon Pere This is made by Christophe's daughter Lea, who has been working under her fathers guidance for the past few vintages - maybe a look into the future2021 Cote Rotie Dans le Vignes de Mon Pere This is made by Christophe's daughter Lea, who has been working under her fathers guidance for the past few vintages - maybe a look into the future direction of the domaine? The brothers have really toned back their use of new oak over the past decade, maybe with the lighter touch of Lea we may see more finesse. The wine has a a core of really dark fruit, black cherry and a hint of mocha, but it also has brightness, violets too, a little bit of spice also, a super wine and one that will keep for 5-8 years no problem.L&S (Apr 2023)

2021 Cote Rotie Les Rochains 30% Whole Bunch, bigger richer than Couzou a little more muscle, still with that core of blueberry, red cherry and spice notes, a touch of grip evident from the stems,2021 Cote Rotie Les Rochains 30% Whole Bunch, bigger richer than Couzou a little more muscle, still with that core of blueberry, red cherry and spice notes, a touch of grip evident from the stems, but just enough to make it stand up and give it purpose, again a really solid effort and will be ready in 2-5 years.L&S (Apr 2023)

2021 Cote Rotie Couzou I really like the Bonnefond wines in this vintage, there is a real lightness and easy going shine to them, no other cuvee exemplifies this quite like Couzou, bright and pure,2021 Cote Rotie Couzou I really like the Bonnefond wines in this vintage, there is a real lightness and easy going shine to them, no other cuvee exemplifies this quite like Couzou, bright and pure, red fruits, raspberry and just a hint of spice with a tannin structure in the background, give this 6 months in bottle and you would need to make a convincing argument for not drinking this straight away, really lovely.L&S (Apr 2023)

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 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.L&S (Apr 2023)

2022 Sensation du Nord Viognier: We really liked this in 2020, in 21 there was very little because of the frost but thankfully in 2022 a return to normal volumes, which means, if you are looking2022 Sensation du Nord Viognier: We really liked this in 2020, in 21 there was very little because of the frost but thankfully in 2022 a return to normal volumes, which means, if you are looking for a more affordable approach to Condrieu, a midweek Viognier, then look no further because the Bonnefond family have fashioned a cracker, all bright and pure, apricot and peach, citrus too, superb and very generous, get some while you can.L&S (Apr 2023)

Slightly more white flowers, jasmine & light floral ginger, violets and citrus notes too, a core of good fresh aromatic acidity, very longSlightly more white flowers, jasmine & light floral ginger, violets and citrus notes too, a core of good fresh aromatic acidity, very longL&S (Oct 2023)

A very mineral driven nose, bright stone fruits, citrus & apple notes, a touch of peach but with saline notes too, a leaner more streamlined Ravines, fresh and bright this is sublime and so easyA very mineral driven nose, bright stone fruits, citrus & apple notes, a touch of peach but with saline notes too, a leaner more streamlined Ravines, fresh and bright this is sublime and so easy going L&S (Oct 2023)

Much more open, a riper style, peach and apricot, a touch of ginger & green tea, very smart - long finish with a twist of Turkish delight, this will give fans of Condrieu a smile, should last 2/3Much more open, a riper style, peach and apricot, a touch of ginger & green tea, very smart - long finish with a twist of Turkish delight, this will give fans of Condrieu a smile, should last 2/3 years too and improve L&S (Oct 2023)

More aromatic on the nose, a touch of apricot, marmalade and butter, floral ginger, sweet mandarin, with a gentle touch of oak, the acidity is there too, delicious….More aromatic on the nose, a touch of apricot, marmalade and butter, floral ginger, sweet mandarin, with a gentle touch of oak, the acidity is there too, delicious….L&S (Oct 2023)

The new cuvee in as such this is the old Chery! Tasted from magnum. Tangerine, apricot & notes of violets with a touch of spice too. The palate has great texture, with a lovely saline acidity, lushThe new cuvee in as such this is the old Chery! Tasted from magnum. Tangerine, apricot & notes of violets with a touch of spice too. The palate has great texture, with a lovely saline acidity, lush fruit but completely in balance, toned and bright, this is faultless Condrieu and will turn many heads, really impressive.L&S (Apr 2023)

Light & floral on the nose, a touch of orange peel, perfumed with a lovely touch of parma violet. The mouthfeel is delightful, a hint of turkish delight with a touch of cummin, soft and floral butLight & floral on the nose, a touch of orange peel, perfumed with a lovely touch of parma violet. The mouthfeel is delightful, a hint of turkish delight with a touch of cummin, soft and floral but very pure with a hint of mineral salinity, a lovely Ravines in 21 L&S (Mar 2023)

A lot to like here, more on the mineral tone than Ravines, but a little riper too, rounder, peach and apricot stone fruit, perfumed floral acidity streaks through the middle of an orange/satsumaA lot to like here, more on the mineral tone than Ravines, but a little riper too, rounder, peach and apricot stone fruit, perfumed floral acidity streaks through the middle of an orange/satsuma note, lovely salinity too, Coeur de Roncharde yet again proving its growing reputation.L&S (Mar 2023)

What do you do when you discover that a large chunk of your top Chery lieu dit is in fact in another lieu dit called Vernon? Well if you are Remi Niero you create a new Vernon label and put the CheryWhat do you do when you discover that a large chunk of your top Chery lieu dit is in fact in another lieu dit called Vernon? Well if you are Remi Niero you create a new Vernon label and put the Chery into the Heritage label and come up with 'Cherytage' The 2021 debut has a great depth of fruit with a bowl full of light tropical fruit, dried mango, apricot stone fruit, peach and floral parma violets all make an appearance, yet still light enough on its feet to display lithe graceful minerality, salinity and acidity to keep wonderful balance. This will benefit from a year or so in bottle but will be hard to resist, a beauty and a Condrieu of great in the making. 800 bts madeL&S (Mar 2023)

Cask sample. Tasted blind. The nose is inviting, creamy and rounded. The palate is seductive and soft with violet, lavender and blue fruits. Well-judged fine tannins add texture and structure to theCask sample. Tasted blind. The nose is inviting, creamy and rounded. The palate is seductive and soft with violet, lavender and blue fruits. Well-judged fine tannins add texture and structure to the sweet blue-fruit core and there is appealing freshness beneath. Really drinkable already yet has structure to see it age nicely over the next few years. (AC) 13% Rating: 16.5 Alistair Cooper MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2023)

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 ofBright & 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, this is a dependable Crozes Hermitage and really well made, like everything the Niero's well made made a great presentation too.L&S (Mar 2023)

2021 Vires de Serine: More oak dominant, vanilla and dark red cherry, bright red cherry - slightly sour cherry note too, long but will need time.2021 Vires de Serine: More oak dominant, vanilla and dark red cherry, bright red cherry - slightly sour cherry note too, long but will need time.L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Côte Rôtie Eminence: Dark on the nose, the oak is showing but not obtrusive, violets and dark cherry note, sweet notes of blueberry & strawberry with cola cubes too, soft and floral with a2022 Côte Rôtie Eminence: Dark on the nose, the oak is showing but not obtrusive, violets and dark cherry note, sweet notes of blueberry & strawberry with cola cubes too, soft and floral with a touch of smoke and a mineral tone too, soft grainy tannins - superb as always, this could prove to be a bit too tempting for those that appreciate young Côte Rôtie as I certainly do, give it a year or two to grow into itself and brush off the tannin & oak and you will be well rewarded.L&S (Oct 2023)

Bright and breezy on the nose, ripe red fruits, with a lovely twist of parma violet, redcurrant & cranberry with darker fruits in the background playing out in the light oak, soft dusty tannin,Bright and breezy on the nose, ripe red fruits, with a lovely twist of parma violet, redcurrant & cranberry with darker fruits in the background playing out in the light oak, soft dusty tannin, freshness too, a solid Eminence that will be ready to drink whilst you wait for the 18, 19 or 20 to come around.L&S (Mar 2023)

2022 St Joseph Bois Prieur. Aged in 400 litre 2/3 year old barrels for 15 months Dark colour, bright cranberry and raspberry with a touch of violet, super soft, very good good, bright and juicy St2022 St Joseph Bois Prieur. Aged in 400 litre 2/3 year old barrels for 15 months Dark colour, bright cranberry and raspberry with a touch of violet, super soft, very good good, bright and juicy St Joseph, this is great right now but will happily keep for 3-5 years to really hit its strideL&S (Oct 2023)

'Very 21' was a scribbled note and by this I mean that it has what a lot of the 2021 reds have, really attractive perfumed fruit. This opens up with peppery smoky fruit, redcurrant, cranberry &'Very 21' was a scribbled note and by this I mean that it has what a lot of the 2021 reds have, really attractive perfumed fruit. This opens up with peppery smoky fruit, redcurrant, cranberry & raspberry, a lovely softness though, ripe tannin and good acidity - usually the Bois Prieur comes into its own with 3-4 years of age, but I think the 21 is ready straight off the bat, really well made.L&S (Mar 2023)

Tasted from barrel. Really bright nose of light floral strawberry, raspberry and violets, bright and fruit forward, very smart and really easy too, just a delight to drink.Tasted from barrel. Really bright nose of light floral strawberry, raspberry and violets, bright and fruit forward, very smart and really easy too, just a delight to drink.L&S (Oct 2023)

Soft and light in colour, bright red fruits on the nose, nice & attractive with light notes of red cherry and raspberry and a touch of fruit sweetness, easy and charming, a perfect summer red.Soft and light in colour, bright red fruits on the nose, nice & attractive with light notes of red cherry and raspberry and a touch of fruit sweetness, easy and charming, a perfect summer red.L&S (Mar 2023)

2022 l’Origine Viognier - from the plains IGP Collines de Rhodiannes Really bright on the nose, violets and apricots, with a touch of lime, light and bright on the palate with a hint of stone2022 l’Origine Viognier - from the plains IGP Collines de Rhodiannes Really bright on the nose, violets and apricots, with a touch of lime, light and bright on the palate with a hint of stone fruits, good balance, a soft core of acidity - very good citrus finish, an absolute cracker and will give immediate joy. L&S (Oct 2023)

2022 St Joseph Rouge - Charnau vineyards,  The nose is slightly closed, but the palate is fresh, bright blue fruits, a touch of redcurrant and spice, nice flow of juicy fruit.2022 St Joseph Rouge - Charnau vineyards,  The nose is slightly closed, but the palate is fresh, bright blue fruits, a touch of redcurrant and spice, nice flow of juicy fruit.L&S (Oct 2023)

Blocked malo - aged in demi muids, 50% Roussanne 50% Marsanne. The nose is slightly closed at the moment, a touch of green tea and lime notes, on the palate it is bright and floral, with whiteBlocked malo - aged in demi muids, 50% Roussanne 50% Marsanne. The nose is slightly closed at the moment, a touch of green tea and lime notes, on the palate it is bright and floral, with white flowers & citrus notes, light & floral with juicy notes, a real in change in style from the slightly fat but delicious 2020, the oak is really toned down, this is fab and confirms our believe in the project here.L&S (Oct 2023)

2021 Saint Joseph This is very much in the 'Northern' style of Saint Joseph, bright red fruits, pepper and violets, again wears the oak well from such a young domain, there is a lot to like here,2021 Saint Joseph This is very much in the 'Northern' style of Saint Joseph, bright red fruits, pepper and violets, again wears the oak well from such a young domain, there is a lot to like here, and this domaine will get better and better.L&S (Apr 2023)

2021 Saint Joseph Blanc 50% Marsanne 50% Roussanne 12 months in oak 1 x 3 year old barrel and a 1 year old barrel, wears the oak well, floral notes with brightness, a hint of banana skin and lots of2021 Saint Joseph Blanc 50% Marsanne 50% Roussanne 12 months in oak 1 x 3 year old barrel and a 1 year old barrel, wears the oak well, floral notes with brightness, a hint of banana skin and lots of bright peach and apricot fruit. This is a domaine to keep your eye on, two very passionate youngsters who have a bright future.L&S (Apr 2023)

2022 Syrah from St Cyr Rhone, Verin, Chavanay & St Michel. Lovely bright colour, the nose is attractive with soft berry fruit and sweet juicy strawberry and dried raspberry, simple and juicy but2022 Syrah from St Cyr Rhone, Verin, Chavanay & St Michel. Lovely bright colour, the nose is attractive with soft berry fruit and sweet juicy strawberry and dried raspberry, simple and juicy but really goodL&S (Oct 2023)

2022 Viognier, all stainless steel with blocked malo for freshness. 8,000 bts produced. Lovely fresh nose, bright and pure with notes of green mango, apple & guava notes, peach toned too, pithy too,2022 Viognier, all stainless steel with blocked malo for freshness. 8,000 bts produced. Lovely fresh nose, bright and pure with notes of green mango, apple & guava notes, peach toned too, pithy too, bright zippy and clean, very fresh and vibrant, very easy. L&S (Oct 2023)

The very essence of bright and fresh, crisp floral citrus notes, pear, peach and a touch of blossom, a delicious easy going Viognier.The very essence of bright and fresh, crisp floral citrus notes, pear, peach and a touch of blossom, a delicious easy going Viognier.L&S (Apr 2023)