Other Reds

Rhone Valley, France. ‘Deep ruby. High pitched aromas of red berries, flowers and peppery spices. Shows good depth and focus, offering lively raspberry and cherry flavours that become sweeter with air. The floral note comes back on a sweet, seamless finish.’

Morgon, Beaujolais, France. Gamay 100%, average 80 year old vines farmed organically. The Montpelain 2020 is only the third release of this wine from this highly regarded sub-area of the Douby climate. Already isolated by Louis-Claude Desvignes in 2005 as Roche Noire, it is only now being bottled separately...

Morgon, Beaujolais, France. Gamay 100%, average 80 year old vines farmed organically.
Vineyard area: The Montpelain 2021 is only the fifth release of this wine from this highly regarded sub-area of the Douby climate. Already isolated by Louis-Claude Desvignes in 2005 as Roche Noire, it is only now being bottled separately...

Morgon, Beaujolais, France. Brilliant ruby. Pungent red berries, exotic spices and candied lavender on the lively, mineral-accented nose. Sappy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors show very good energy and complementary suggestions of floral...

Beaujolais, France. This domaine is superbly successful: the wines are generously perfumed, ample and expressive of their terroirs. The vieilles vignes of La Roilette has surpassed itself but the revelation comes from the superbly successful Chiroubles...

Rhone Valley, France. A blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah and the rest Cinsault and other varieties, the Chateauneuf du Pape is a medium to full - bodied, fruit - loaded effort that has beautiful texture and richness. Sweet black raspberry, cassis, leaf tobacco and violets all come together nicely. This beauty should be approachable on release, yet evolve gracefully through 2026. Drink 2017 - 2026.'

Rhone Valley, France. ‘ One of the top estates in Chateauneuf-du-Pape is that of the two brothers Thierry and Jean-Pierre Usseglio. ’ Robert Parker  Note: 70% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre and 10% Cinsault. ‘This Côtes du Rhône is produced in one of the best terroir of the appellation. It has lovely red fruits aromas sublimed by its structure and depth. It should be drink in the next three to four years.’

Rhone Valley, France. Grenache 75%, Syrah 15%, Mourvèdre 5%, Cinsault 5% From 8 different plots (Lieux-Dits) in Gigondas 'In the same ball park and a classic Gigondas with its rich, spice laced aromas and flavours and medium to full - bodied, structured palate feel, the  Gigondas Aux Lieux-Dits is a foudre aged blend of 75% Grenache, 15% Syrah and the rest Mourvedre and Cinsault. Mouth fillin g, with ripe tannin and a solid length on the finish, drink bottles over the coming 7-8 years.

Rhone Valley, France. Grenache vielles vignes 78%, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 2%. From vineyards on surrounding the estate (Haute Garrigues terroir ) ‘Saturated ruby. Intense, deeply pitched dark fruit liqueur aromas are lifted by notes of fresh flowers and white pepper. Supple and expansive in the mouth, offering sweet boysenberry and cassis flavours that pick up smoke and mocha nuances with air. Velvety tannins frame the impressively persistent, palate - staining finish, which features notes of blueberry preserves and liquorice. In a decidedly rich, broad - shouldered, very ripe style, especially for the vintage...

Rhone Valley, France. Grenache 50%, Syrah 25%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet 10% Dark, velvety red. This blend from different vineyards of the estate is a cracking wine showing earthiness, spice as well as lovely dark fruits. Rich, fresh and amazing value...