2016 Rhône
Bottle
£25.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 64cs
Bottle
£45.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 3cs
Crau plateau, have gifted this blend which is made up
of 80 percent Grenache, 10 percent Mourvèdre, seven
percent Syrah and three percent Cinsault. Gentle
extraction after a modest cold soak has been followed
by eighteen months ageing, shared between vat and
350 litre casks, none of which are new. Benchmark
Châteauneuf aromas of black olive and the scrub cede
to a dark and savoury palate, hugely textured and
with layers of potential. The 2016 calling cards of pure
acidity and elegant tannins are both present and the
finish is imperious. Drink 2020-2028.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£48.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 7cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
of Grenache, Syrah , Mourvèdre and Cinsault, the
Syrah now nearly achieving parity with the Grenache
(and in terms of taste profile it’s certainly just as
influential). Maturation has been 60 percent in
barrel, 40 percent in foudre and the wine rejoices
in classic ripeness and purity, aromatic and subtle
intensity. An archetype from the modern end of the
spectrum, its modernity is tempered by a robust
respect for provenance and the dexterity of an
extremely gifted winemaker. Drink 2019-2025.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£52.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 5cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 45cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 96cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 50cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 9cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 58cs
Case price (Magnum 6 x 150cl)
Magnum 6 x 150cl 6cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs
and if there was ever an illustration of Grenache
that is richly wrought, powerful and luxuriously
textured, yet still structured and not tipping over into
a decadent over-indulgence, then this would be it. The
herbal hints at the back of the palate ground the wine
magnificently; otherwise it’s an ethereal paean to
Provencal pleasure. Drink 2022-2028.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£60.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 32cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 7cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 9cs
although I infer that the Sabons might vote for the
Chaupin. Hard to choose really. I love the dense, richly
complex, nervously adolescent splendour of this wine,
its strutting potential and plush, unending generosity,
a long and happy future definitively secured. Drink
2023-2030+.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle
£80.00
Bottle 6 x 75cl 24cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 18cs
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 15cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Grenache, Syrah and 80-year-old Cinsault, the wine
is intense in colour and richly concentrated; savoury
notes and sweet dark cherry fruit join forces, with
pepper, liquorice and spice box in reserve. Plenty of
plush and polish and an almost Burgundian swagger.
A triumphant wine, almost as popular as the senior
wine and always a winner with Berry Bros. & Rudd
staff! Drink 2019-2022.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 2cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 3cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 3cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
D. Magnum
£270.00
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 11cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs
Case price (Bottle 6 x 75cl)
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
Matt Walls - Decanter 09/10/17
Magnum
£695.20
Magnum 1 x 150cl 8cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 2cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
underwrite Lirac’s gregarious personality. The
Marcoux vines here are sheltered by the garrigue
and are older than the average, and as a result their
wine has more depth and complexity and less fleshy
opulence. The 2016 is initially a touch reticent, then
the garland of black fruit flavours envelops the palate,
with a subtle spicy backdrop and finely integrated
tannic support. Drink 2019-2021.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
with 30 percent of the stems preserved in the
assemblage, this is an outstanding Cornas which
effortlessly combines rich, dark fruit with hints of
pepper, scrub, charcuterie and liquorice. The tannins
are poised and delicate, antithetical to the popular
concept of Cornas, yet gently, quietly persuasive and
running along the boardwalk of the wine’s powerful
and far from pedestrian appeal. Drink 2022-2028.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
this cuvée is made up of a third each of Grenache,
Syrah and Mourvèdre. The glossy and rich house
style is evidenced by notes of damson, black cherry
and camphor; there is real concentration here and a
rich, spicy finish. Always a favourite with Berry Bros.
& Rudd staff, which is, hopefully, a good sign. Drink
2019-2024.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 2cs
with Syrah and Mourvèdre in support. All are
completely destemmed, with the Grenache brought
up in cuve, the others in barrel. Dense and spicy, with
whispers of laurel and scrub, firm yet not overbearing
tannic support and a generous finish. Highly
accomplished in other words, although it would be
unwise to expect less from such an accomplished
team in such a great year. Drink 2020-2026.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer