Fresh, juicy Grenache, not overripe, and not too high in tannin either. Perfectly poised and drinking now.

Jukes: One of the juiciest, most enthralling wines of the moment, an explosion of pipe smoke, rhubarb, mulberry pie scents creamy… succulent palate… could charm even the most hard-to-please wine lovers.

Jukes: One of the juiciest, most enthralling wines of the moment, an explosion of pipe smoke, rhubarb, mulberry pie scents creamy… succulent palate… could charm even the most hard-to-please wine lovers.

Normally around £19-£22 (Vivino). SO Cairanne - that ripe posh-French-jam fruity nose, how is that possible in a wine this age? Excellent reviews for a wine this price. Parker 90/100 "...uniquely perfumed and floral, with hints of violets, spice and even citrus zest. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, with a creamy- ripe texture that firms up considerably on the finish... idiosyncratic example of Cairanne..." Jancisrobinson.com 16/20 "Bright crimson. Spicy nose with some floral notes. Lots of density and then fairly smooth tannins but with lots in the middle and a certain high-altitude finesse." Cairanne is effectively a continuation of Rasteau, and faces Gigondas across the valley. Cairanne Blanc is so under-rated. Small highly-rated organic family estate, miniscule yields (like half the allowable). Organic

91/100 RobertParker.com "Coming from tiny yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare and incredibly old vines, the 2014 Rasteau Heritage 1924 is all Grenache that was fermented in stainless steel and aged in concrete tanks. It’s a naked expression of old vine Grenache that offers terrific notes of plums, scorched hers, chocolate and strawberry on the nose. This gives way to a medium to full-bodied, ripe, textured Rasteau that has enough tannic grip to warrant a year or two in the cellar. It should have 10-12 years of overall longevity. Winemaker Gilles Ferran farms over 60 hectare of vines, most located in Rasteau. His 2014s show the more forward and mid-weight style of the vintage, yet has terrific purity of fruit and more depth, texture and charm than most."

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%!

Gilles Ferran's entry level Rasteau from the steep sunny slopes that black robed monks used to tend, looking like beetles or 'escaravailles' from a distance. This is one of Gilles Ferran's classic Rasteau wines, as Jancis Robinson says 'more drawing room than rustic'. It's got fantastic purity of fruit and wonderful depth of flavour.

Single vineyard, great value edition from this epic estate. Parker 91 The Grenache-dominated 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Piedlong has a distinct saltiness, as well as terrific Grenache charm in its sweet strawberry and raspberry fruit, dried flowers and sandy/loamy soils notes. It is impeccably balanced, has no hard edges and very polished, fine tannin. I like it now, but it will keep for a decade.

Authentic baby wine from Chateauneuf's 1st Parker-100 grower. Unfiltered/unfined, supple, herbal, warming, a cracking value quaffer.

92+/100 robertparker.com "Might the terrific 2017 Cairanne la Boutine even exceed the two past vintages of this standout? From Grenache vines planted in 1947, this tank-aged beauty offers subtle notes of dried spices layered over a base of ripe cherries. Full-bodied, supple and creamy, it finishes plush, elegant and long. It's wonderfully concentrated yet very drinkable at the same time."

Laure Dubois runs this excellent estate with her husband Romain and started conversion to organic farming in 2019. The wines they produce are consistently good and elegant, mainly from the Lirac appellation, north West of Chateauneuf-du-Pape but also this Cotes du Rhone from just outside. The 2019 is the second year in a row that the wine has won a coveted Coup de Coeur top award in the Guide Hachette, the 'bible' of French wine. Charming, 'irresistible' and ready to drink it also offers outstanding value for money.

Spice and mulled red fruit are present on a bright and elegant nose. The wine shows purity of fruit and a lovely depth of aroma. The palate is soft and appealing, yet with enough structure to provide a firm yet silky finish.

Priorat is the most exciting wine region in Catalunya and lovely David Marco one of its most sensitive winemakers., Composed of: 52% Grenache, 34% Carignan, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot. An intense fruit-led aromas, with flavours of red berries, cedar, toffee and toasted oak. A long and vibrant finish. Low added sulphites <50mg

Priorat is the most exciting wine region in Catalunya and lovely David Marco one of its most sensitive winemakers., Composed of: 52% Grenache, 34% Carignan, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Merlot. An intense fruit-led aromas, with flavours of red berries, cedar, toffee and toasted oak. A long and vibrant finish. Low added sulphites <50mg

Full-bodied, fruity grenache-syrah blend made using fruit grown in the excellent southern Rhône region of Rasteau. This is ample and spicy with some deliciously ripe and juicy fruit, typical of the vintage.

For several generations, the Clavels have run this estate, founded in 1934 on the right bank of the Rhône, whose vast area (80 ha) allows them to offer a wide range of wines. Today, it is Claire who has been at the helm of this organic estate since 2008. Very consistent in quality and best known for its Côtes-du-Rhône and its Saint-Gervais villages. Juicy, fruity and versatile Southern Rhone red from Claire Clavel whose vineyards lie in Saint Gervais, one of the 'Villages' of the Cotes du Rhone.

89/100 Jeb Dunnuck "The 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape les Sinards is a solid effort in the vintage and while it functions as a young vine/second wine cuvee for the Perrin Family, it trumps many an estate’s top cuvee. Floral, elegant and perfumed with lively notes of plums, blackberry, underbrush, pepper and licorice, it has good acidity, medium-bodied richness and outstanding length. It will drink nicely for 7-8 years."

La Mordorée is well known for it CdP and Lirac (both in La Dame Rousse and La Reine des Bois cuvees). The basic CdR is also a good value. The nose has dark fruits jam, black olive, scrubland and violet. The mouth is fruity and rounded, with ripe red and black berries. The finish has a hint of spices and is really enjoyable. Low acidity. Soft tannins.

Jancisroboinson.com 17+/20 (2016 vintage) "Bold black fruit and large-grained, furry tannin on the palate giving texture and weight. Liquorice and leather finish"

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.

The wine is dealcoholised by using spinning cone columns in a form of low temperature vacuum steam distillation to gently extract alcohol from the wine while minimising the effect on the taste of the wine.

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.

Saturated with brooding plums, dark cherries and berries. A generous palate with red fruit juiciness that merges into velvety tannins. Samuel's Collection. The moment Yalumba’s founder, Samuel Smith, planted Yalumba’s first vineyard over 170 years ago, a plan was put in motion. Rooted in history and rich in tales of perseverance, Samuel’s Collection celebrates the founder of Yalumba and honours his spirit of embracing provenance and giving back to the land. The spirit that makes this collection of fine wines possible.

Simon Coulshaw makes natural wines: no cultured yeast, enzymes, chemical tannins or fining product and farming with respect to the environment, although the domaine isn't certified organic. 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan. Dark cherries and a sharp flash of cobbler's glue on the nose. Rich layers of mulberries and prune, coffee syrup, clove and burnt sugar, mushrooms and leaf mulch. You could not accuse this of simplicity, although it has more depth than length. A little brooding, a little heat, and slow to build. The tannins seem to be more spice than texture, vibrating more than gripping. If there is grip, it's in the orange pith and peel-oil on the finish. Intriguing wine... You could really climb into this. (TC) 16.5/20 jancisrobinson.com

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

The 2018 Red Coudoulet has a beautiful ruby-red colour with shiny reflections and shows a powerful nose with notes of red fruit, spices and “garrigue”. With great finesse, the mouth is full bodied and silky with velvety tannins and fruity, chocolate and thyme aromas. A nice length on the finish.

Old vine Grenache grown on limestone, that produces something amazing. Ethereal, sublime and surprisingly fesh, this achieves a level of finesse akin to fine red Burgundy. Remarkable, special, very good.

Natural, biodynamic and vegan. 50% each Grenache and Carignan from old vines, made without filtering or fining. Red fruit, cherries, juicy with a slightly earthy quality, almost carob-esque. Great drinking.

Natural, biodynamic and vegan. 50% each Grenache and Carignan from old vines, made without filtering or fining. Red fruit, cherries, juicy with a slightly earthy quality, almost carob-esque. Great drinking.

Explosion of red fruits on the nose, including raspberry, cherry and ripe strawberry. The palate is smooth and rich with very soft tannins and clean acidity. This is medium bodied with a pleasing finish.

89-91 points Jeb Dunnuck "the 2013 Maury Sec Bastoul-Laffite is a blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Carignan that’s brought up all in barrel. Offering lots of plum, chalky minerality, chocolate and violets, it’s medium to full-bodied, has excellent purity of fruit and fine tannin"

Offering pretty notes of black and blue fruits, violets, pepper and hints of leather, it's medium-bodied, fresh, focused and tannins that emerge on the finish. Organic.

"Red fruits and a pleasing herbal garrigue character. A clear step up. Plenty of character with wonderful lingering fruit." AA, Jan 2021

This 65ha estate in Lirac is managed by Ann Paly and her brother Christian, whose family have owned the domaine since the 17th century. They make Lirac and Tavel as well as this great value Cotes du Rhone made from mainly Grenache and Syrah on clay and limestone soils. Dark fruits and more savoury elements appear on the nose while the palate is fresh, darkly fruity with a spicy, liquorice finish. Excellent value.

This 65ha estate in Lirac is managed by Ann Paly and her brother Christian, whose family have owned the domaine since the 17th century. They make excellent Lirac as well as Tavel and a great value Cotes du Rhone made from mainly Grenache and Syrah on clay and limestone soils. Dark fruits and more savoury elements appear on the nose while the palate is fresh, darkly fruity with a spicy, liquorice finish. Excellent value.

Reminiscent of a Provençal street market (which I always get from classic Gigondas), it has ultra-fine tannin, excellent concentration and a rocking finish. Drink this beauty through 2029