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The great Syrah grape originates from the Rhône - it is in fact the only permitted red variety in the Northern Rhône. There are of course a geat many other grapes grown in the Southern Rhône; red Chateauneuf-du-Pape can be made with a blend of up to thirteen different varieties(some of which are white)! The Rhône's production of AC wines is second only to Bordeaux in quantity, and its quality status has been growing at a dramatic rate in the last few decades, so much so that many of the top rated wines by the greatest producers (both red and white) can fetch astronomical prices. It is in the north that the greatest wines are made. Reds are all Syrah based with some white varieties also included - Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Whites are all made from these same three varieties. In recent years Viognier has become extremely fashionable sending the prices of the Northern Rhône's great whites (Condrieu, Château Grillet and Hermitage) spiralling to White Burgundy level. In the Southern Rhône the styles produced vary enormously, from everyday drinking wines such as Côtes-du-Rhone to massively complex reds like Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Most Côtes-du-Rhone is made to be drunk young although there are some exceptions, while a lot of Chateauneuf-du-Pape needs a few years in the cellar. The grape varieties of the Southern Rhône are seemingly endless, but the most significant of the region are Syrah, Grenache,Cinsaut, Carignan, Mourvedre and Terret Noir for the reds, and Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul and Grenache Blanc for the whites. Just about any wine produced in the Southern Rhône may be labelled as Côtes-du-Rhone as long as it reaches 11 degrees of alcohol, while Côtes-du-Rhone Villages refers to wines that tend to be of higher quality; some of these villages have their own AC status (Cairanne, Rasteua and Valreas for example). Red, white and Rosé wines are produced in the south.
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France :: Rhone :: Gigondas
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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An elegant nose of black fruit is followed by a remarkable palate of blackcurrant, thyme, liquorice and tobacco characters. Warming peppery spice on the finish makes this perfect with casseroles.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Rasteau
Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Rich and concentrated wines in the area of Rasteau come from perfectly ripe Grenache & Syrah grapes and low yields.
The wine boasts a deep ruby sustained, shimmering bright purplish colour.
Sweet aromas of stewed fruit: cherry, blackberry, prune, fig and wild raspberries on a background of licorice form a complex, focused and enjoyable nose.
The palate confirms the beautiful ripeness and is well coated with sweet notes of cherry, prune and fig. The finish is long, powerful and generously spiced.
A pleasant, smooth wine with an aromatic character, splendid value too, better than many a cheap Chateauneuf Du Pape.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone
Syrah/Shiraz
Deep, intense morello cherry colour. Vibrant dark cherry fruit on the palate with fresh, mouthwatering crunchy tannins supporting the juicy, clean Northern Rhône fruit.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Lirac
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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Powerful and full bodied wine, mainly coming from a sandy and pebbly soil.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone
Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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This Cotes du Rhone was harvested at night to prevent oxidation and avoid the use of SO2, this keeps the freshness and protects the natural aromas of the grapes. The wine was then vinified without the addition of any sulphites. A deep ruby in colour, the palate is elegant and well balanced with red fruits, spice notes and soft tannins.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone
Viognier
Sweetness: 3 - Soft Dry
Ready to drink
Condrieu grape variety - at a non-Condrieu price! Grapes are from vineyards just outside the Condrieu appellation in the Northern Rhone. Yves Cuilleron lives up to his great reputation with this outstanding wine.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: St. Joseph
Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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A nose of violets, raspberry, elderberry and blackcurrant leads to a palate of black fruit and subtle spices. A great summer drink.
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France :: Rhone
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: e - Full
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Great finesse on the nose, wich releases a mixture of red fruit, fig and soft spicy note. On the palate, the wine shows great elegance and a lovely weave of red fruit and very fine tannins.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Roussanne
Sweetness: 3 - Soft Dry
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Top white Châteauneuf, worthy of the name.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Gigondas
Clairette, Cinsaut/Cinsault, Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: e - Full
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Rich, spicy fruit with a solid structure from one of the best estates in the region. Les Racines is a parcel selection of the oldest vines.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Gigondas
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: e - Full
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All the spice and richness you would expect but also full of fresh juicy fruit.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Côtes du Rhone
Grenache/Garnacha, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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MAGNUM (150cl)
High up in the ‘slopes of schist’ in the rugged, mountainous terroir of Séguret lies a single vineyard so predominantly planted with Grenache Noir (intermingled only here and there with some Syrah) that the resulting wine – Les Coteaux Schisteux – comes close to being one of the purest expressions of Grenache Noir in the southern Rhône Valley.
150.0CL
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France :: Rhone
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
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Château Maucoil Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition Rouge Organic wine is delightful and intense, with lovely balance and great elegance. Made from organically grown grapes, the wine has lovely ripe spicy fruit, red berry flavours with a herby edge and so is a classic CNP very much of its place, warm and rich but well balanced too with a nice lift to the finish. Absolutely delicious with beef casserole or mushroom risotto.
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Cairanne
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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MAGNUM (150cl)
Since the elevation of Cairanne to a southern Rhône cru, this first release of 'La Côte Sauvage' continues to be characterised by its finesse and finely-grained texture, due in part to the famous ‘argilo-calcaire’ of our hilltop vineyards such as La Pauline and Les Six Terrasses, slow winemaking methods and gentle maturation in different sized barrels of old French oak.
150.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: e - Full
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Well-structured, concentrated, and full-bodied, it offers a classic southern Rhone aromatic display of ground pepper, garrigue, cherry liqueur, plums, and cedar with sweet, expansive, and pure fruit flavours and excellent delineation
75.0CL
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France :: Rhone :: Lirac
Carignan (Mazuelo) (Samso), Grenache/Garnacha, Mourvedre, Syrah/Shiraz
Body: d - Medium to Full
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NOTE: This is a Magnum (150cl)
A beautiful marriage between elegance and power.
150.0CL
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