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Massive points scorer with 95 points Decanter, 94 from Wine Advocate and 5stars from Livingstone-Learmonth, one of the best wines of the vintage. "Shiny, deep red robe. Beef stock, red meat airs circulate on the nose, with a tight aroma of raspberry and blackberry behind. It’s as tight as a drum. The palate is muscular, bears intense dark berry fruit, mulberry and loganberry, and really hits the line running. Impressive, delightful Cornas here. It has very good heart and profound length, is a winner. The balance and freshness are both on the money."

An absolute classic. Parker 94-96/100. Vinous 93-95. Suckling 98. Richard Hemming, jancisrobinson.com 17+. John Livingstone-Learmonth 4.5*

Superb Cornas from the brothers becoming known as masters of the region.

Parker described the previous vintage as "a terrific success".

"A lovely, delicate iteration of Crozes-Hermitage" writes Richard Hemming of jancisrobinson.com. Yann's wines continue to evolve in a more sophisticated trajectory, His single vineyard Le rouvre comes from 50 year old vines and offer 'a screaming deal' according to Wine Advocate.

Parker 93 "Plummy and rich... full-bodied, velvety, everything you might expect from this benchmark estate". 7th generation, they produce only Gigondas, and only a single cuve each year. Hearty stuff at 15.5%!

Single vineyard, great value edition from this epic estate. Parker 94-96 "mouthwatering elements of cherries, raspberries, rose petals, black tea. Silky, lacy... immediately charming and seductive"

Chateau Fargueirol is on great form and offers traditional Chateauneuf du Pape at a superb price. Ripe and garriguey nose with impressive concnetration but a nice easy going texture and ripe tannins that means it can be enjoyed young or after 3-10 years of cellaring.

Delicious fruit, classic and classy. This demonstrates charm and finesse with a spherical feel. True Châteauneuf, as it should be "Big, rich, and bruising. Coconut, plums, dense dark fruits, and a savoury olive tang. Elegant seamless tannin throughout." AA, Jan 2021

Parker 94 "Two wines that blew me away were the old vine Gigondas cuvees! The 2011 Gigondas Domaine du Clos des Tourelles shows shocking depth and concentration in the vintage, with full-bodied power, beautiful ripeness and sweet tannin. Showing plenty of cedar, spice and meaty dark fruits, it is one serious Gigondas to drink over the coming decade or more."

jancisrobinson.com 17.5 "Such purity and clarity of fruit, with a tar and medicinal complexity plus a lightly spiced finish. It shows the typical Clos des Papes delicacy and tone: reverberant but not shrill. There's lots of bass, in fact."

The Fargueirol estate is named after the area of land called Fargueirol in the northern sector of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, which is known to have some of the best terroir. The Revoltier family have 15ha of vines in this lieu dit and a further 15ha in other plots. They have just 1 hectare of white grape vines planted to Clairette, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. The Clairette sees some oak fermentation while the other grapes are fermented in stainless steel. The wine is bottled young and can be enjoyed in it syouth or up to 5 years of age. It combines a succulence of ripe tree fruit with some leesiness and minerality.

Another perennial favourite, this is an old vine Syrah-dominated cuvee that comes from vines around the village of Roaix, which is northeast of Gigondas. Its vibrant ruby color is followed by terrific notes of blueberries, blackberries, pepper and resinous herbs, and it has a kiss of vanilla that will be completely integrated by the time this sees the inside of a bottle. This is a medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure beauty. "Old vine Syrah. Bramble and blackcurrant fruit with plenty of creamy oak in the mix too." AA, Jan 2021

"Robust and fruity. Hot, but sumptuous. Though there is some dried fruit (prune, etc.) identifiable, it is not overpoweringly so. If anything this adds complexity. The acidity gives the wine beautiful poise." AA, Jan 2021

A rare opportunity to purchase this baby wine from Ch. de Beaucastel ready aged. In 2010, all the right conditions were united to produce an exceptional vintage.

"Grenache Noir 80%, Syrah 10%, Mourvèdre 10%, aged in foudre and cuve. Very deep vibrant crimson. Exciting and sophisticated. There is quite a bit of wood influence here, but masses of ripe fruit too! Really exciting. The tannins are there for the long term and I can’t see how anyone would be disappointed about buying this." 18 points, Jancis Robinson

4 stars drinkrhone.com "(cask/vat) dark red, deep robe. Sweet-aired, inviting air that features iris, a fine note of licorice, blackberry jelly – the nose has lift. The palate combines a salted tang, violet and black berry in its flavour. It shows sweet charm towards the finish, a floral persistence. There are light grain tannin and nobbly moments after the smooth ride before, minor bumps in the road. Holds very pretty aromatic fruit with rose and iris nudges in it. Supple and inviting, a touch of power implicit at the end. Bonny wine. 14.5°. From mid-2014. 2025-27" Dec 2012

Superb old vine Syrah from the Southern Rhone blossoming after 10 years aging in cellars.

Our go to Gigondas from the renowned Perrin family, ready aged to enjoy now.

"Dark crimson. Very sweet, heady and heavy, almost porty! Quite harsh tannins. Seems like a cuvée speciale style. Compote of black cherries. Dramatic but rather old style. Mind you, it finishes clean and fresh. Well-done version of a certain style." 17.5, Jancis Robinson. Drink 2020-2030

"Dark crimson. Herby nose with some black pepper and lots of flattering ripe fruit on the palate. Tannins well managed underneath. This would make a great introduction to Gigondas. Very comfortable and confident. Everything in the right place." Jancis Robinson, 17/20

"Aged in old oak. Mid crimson. Warm, cosy fruit aromas. Good integrity of fruit right through to the end. Well made without being at all dramatic." 16+/20, Jancis Robinson

Structured, rich, and plump - this has to be one of the best value CNdP on the market at the moment.

Structured, rich, and plump - this has to be one of the best value CNdP on the market at the moment. "Very dark. Full-on black cherry sweetness. Lots of drive and solid matter. Quite an energetic wine though I wouldn't mind a little more fruit on the mid palate. Clean and bracing anyway." 16.5/20, jancisrobinson.com

Yann Chave makes fine Crozes-Hermitage that we have long admired. The Le Rouvre is from selected sites, with one year in old oak demi-muids. The estate has been fully certified Organic since 2007.

A rare opporunity to taste mature Northern Rhone Syrah. Stéphane Robert makes elegant red wines in Cornas and Saint Joseph. Enjoyable now, but this will also comfortably age another decade.

A rare opporunity to taste mature Northern Rhone Syrah. Stéphane Robert makes elegant red wines in Cornas and Saint Joseph. Enjoyable now, but this will also comfortably age another five years

Vincent owns 8 hectares in Cornas and St Joseph, he is meticulous in the vineyards and prunes to very low yields creating a gorgeous herbal style of Cornas. A true artist, Vincent has been built up his reputation and his wines are highly sought after.

Lovely soft fruit with spice, plums, herbs and a touch of leather behind. Quite forward in the mouth with soft, ripe tannins, great length and a luscious finish. This is the second wine of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe.

"Oak evident. More aromatic - almond, white pear, white peach. Versatile. Lovely, rich, vibrant. Soft sweetness on the finish. Fruit, acid, and oak all in balance. Will develop." AA, January 2021

The 2019 Renaissance From Roger Sabon shows distinct aromas of tropical fruit, peach, and ripe pear with a dense, creamy mouthfeel before finishing fresh with echoing flavors of tropical fruit, sweet citrus and a pleasant almond skin finish. This wine is made from the 1 hectare of white varieties that the estate has scattered in their various parcels with sandier and calcareous soils. Each variety is harvested by hand and pressed into a 25HL oak vat for fermentation by indigenous yeasts, after primary fermentation it remains in the same vat until bottling in April after the harvest. Blend: 35% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc, 20% Clairette, 15% Bourboulenc

JANCISROBINSON.COM 17/20 "Dense, thick, rich, chocolatey. Sweet fruit on the palate, but it lies beneath layers of savoury spice and leathery complexity. Full body, as it should be, with high alcohol on the finish. Basso profundo"

Our favourite Vacqueyras, perfectly cellared for 9 years! 4 stars drinkrhone.com "dark red colour. Warm, encompassing nose, mulled, simmered blueberry and mulberry fruit, smoked bacon, a modern approach. The palate gives a fluid run of rather fat, textured fruit, goes into a well-built finish that is dark, more spiced, makes a statement. Dark fruit and good garrigue expression here. Its tannins are smoother than many Vacqueyras, and it also has more ample breadth. Long wine. From spring 2015. 2023-25" Oct 2013

A blend of 65% Grenache 15% Syrah 15% Mourvedre and a small proportion of white varieties and Cinsault. 30% whole bunches from the old vines Grenache were included in the 2013 blend. All from the fine La Crau vineyard in the Bedarrides commune from vines averaging 60 years old. The grapes are part de-stemmed and after fermentation the wine is aged for ten months in concrete vats followed by ten months in wooden foudres. This gradually opens up on the nose and the palate is svelte but serious. Wonderful brightness and clarity. Harmonious, self-assured and complex without ever being heavy or cumbersome. The palate offers bright sweet, small sweet berry flavours flecked with minerals, gentler and easier than usual but with a certain gravitas nonetheless and a nice, moreish touch of austerity.

A rare opportunity to enjoy this old favourite of ours ready aged in optimal condition, perfect for your dinner table tonight.

Mega-rare, a glancing flash of greatness, not his £300-a bottle Hermitage Blanc, but what a beauty at the price.