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.

This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(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)

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 core all come together very...(read more)

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 expressive on the nose, ther...(read more)

Elegant and inviting, with high-pitched steeped plum and cherry flavors and spice cake accents. Shows cracked pepper and crushed iron notes that take the palate on a savory turn, while red fruit glides through the length...(read more)

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 & bright

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 spice notes, a touch of tannin a...(read more)

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 fruit profile but the acidi...(read more)

The 2019 CÔTE RÔTIE Lieu-Dit Semons Domaine Graeme & Julie Bott is a complex and expressive red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes from the Northern Rhône region of France.