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65% Grenache, 35% Syrah
The Cairanne from Domaine Martin is a fruity, tannic and warm red wine. A bouquet centered on spices (bay leaf, gray pepper) gives it a very Mediterranean accent. The palate is round, fleshy, while remaining beautifully fresh.
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62% Grenache, 18% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah, 5% Cinsault, 1% Clairette Rose, and 1% Vaccarese.
It is full-bodied yet refined, with exceptional balance of rich fruit, tannin and acidity throughout. With classically Grenache-driven flavours of raspberry and black cherry, it also has a beautiful wild herb streak and complex mineral depth.
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Approximately 20% of each variety (Grenache Blanc, Picpoul, Bourboulenc, Roussanne, and Clairette) was used.
A stylish organic white with inviting warm, spicey aromas. The full-flavoured palate suggests poached pears and white peaches and a long, lifted finish. |
| | Another smoking good 2014 is the 2014 Châteauneuf du Pape Croix de Bois, which like always, is 100% Grenache that comes from a site on the eastern side of the appellation, near the village of Bédarrides. Completely destemmed and aged 16 months in concrete, it offers the expected forward, fruity style of the cuvée as well as classic notes Bing cherries, blackberries, spring flowers and hints of leather.
THE WINE ADVOCATE: 94 points |
| | A composition of 65% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah and 5% of the village’s other permitted varieties, this wine has great density. Cedar, dark plum and fresh fig aromas. Its firm tannins have a sweetness on the finish that help with the wine’s balance. With a juicy palate and long finish. A great wine i worthy of its reputation. Drink from 2025 |
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"Invitare”, with its notes of white peaches, candied fruit, and nice taut acidity, shows us the authentic character of the Condrieu appellation.
Short ageing on the lees of around 8 months to preserve freshness and the varietal character of the grape.
15% of the wine is aged in new barrels to preserve the freshness and minerality of the fruit. The remaining 85% are aged in demi-muids previously used for one to two vintages.
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Established in 1781 in the Côte Rôtie vineyard, Vidal-Fleury is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Rhône valley.
La Chatillonne shows aromas of cassis, pepper, cinnamon, tobacco, black olive and boxwood. The palate is round, full-bodied and fresh with tight tannins. There are flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, pepper and nutmeg, with hints of violets and savoury flavours.
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40% Viognier, 20% Grenache Blanc and 40% Bourboulenc.
Fruity, elegant, complex and rich, this white wine from the Cotes du Rhône will pair well with all fish-based dishes.
Its floral side also makes it very pleasant as an aperitif.
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80% Grenache, 20% Syrah.
A dark red colour for this unfiltered wine, a very aromatic nose of cherries and wild berries. A delicious palate with a hint of spice and a beautiful length on the palate!
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| | All Syrah red from the Northern Rhone Aromas of blackcurrants and pepper with a touch of smoke. On the palate, smooth black fruit flavours -quite mouth filling.
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100% Marsanne
The nose is full of quince, peony and roasted almonds and the palate is fresh and supple.
Upon tasting, it reveals a rich blend of exotic fruit flavours, including luscious peaches and zesty citrus notes, that beautifully glide on the palate, delivering a balance of acidity and minerality. The exquisite, lengthy finish adds to its charm.
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Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
This wine is dark red in colour with aromas of blackberry, cherry, prune and some notes of garrigue and violet. The palate is structured and unctuous with present and silky tannins giving the wine a warm mouthfeel without masking its natural minerality. The finish is long with aromas of black olives and smoky notes.
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80% Grenache, 20% Merlot.
This wine, very easy to drink, reveals captivating aromas of ripe fruit, black cherry and figs on the nose.
On the palate, it seduces with its roundness and deliciousness, enhanced by delicate touches of sweet spices and a finish full of freshness.
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Made from 100% Mourvèdre, aged for 10 months in second year French oak barrels. Again only 300 bottles exist.
On the nose a beautiful red fruit raspberry / Strawberry and red fruit bouquet along with a hint of vibrant cloves and cinnamon. On the palate a vibrant splash of red fruits and black pepper clash in a really refreshing wine.
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| | This cuvée opens with black fruits such as blackcurrant and very ripe cherry. Marked sweetness on the palate typical of Grenache, aroma of liquorice bringing freshness to this warm wine. A blend of 65% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 5% Mourvedre.
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| | A blend of 10 St Joseph parcels vinified separately.Complex deep and rich, this shows the power of the vintage yet the tannic structure is smooth and velvety. Peppery dark berry fruits dominate the palate. |
| | After a longer ageing, this wine from old vines is characterized by its complexity. The palate offers volume and aromas of candied fruit, prunes. The tannins are well melted, velvety. Rasteau is located 25 kms northeast of Chateauneuf du Pape. A blend of Grenache 60% and Syrah 40% with an impressive intensity and fruit power. This wine has great balance, is rich and aromatic and with 4 years bottle age is perfect.
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