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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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| | Aromas of Morello cherries, ripe berry fruit on the palate with a white pepper spiciness.
80% Grenache and 20% Syrah with 6 months in oak.Unfiltered wine
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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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| | Nose of red fruits, beautiful roundness on the palate with notes of crushed strawberries, delicious. |
| | 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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| | Clean an approachable with soft brioche and toasted hazelnut character among the bright peach, pear and white floral notes. Full bodied with fresh finish |
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