2017 Rhône
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£11.95
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£143.40
Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs
£92.64
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£17.90
Case price (12)
£214.80
Bottle 12 x 75cl 32cs
£152.16
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Domaine la Cabotte,
Ready, but will keep,
This unique cuvee is made entirely from Clairette, spending 10 months in old oak barrels – not to impart oak flavours, but rather to allow micro-oxygenation which stabilises the wine and allows it to develop additional complexity. The resulting wine has a very mineral nose, with herbs and a hint of camomile. The palate starts gently with more mineral notes, but builds to very pure stone and citrus fruit notes, all in balance with the crisp acidity. Drink now to 2022.
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Bottle
£20.00
Case price (12)
£240.00
Bottle 12 x 75cl 14cs
£173.16
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Domaine Des Saumades,
For laying down,
This is an assemblage of Grenache Blanc, Clairette Blanc and Bourboulien. Quince, honey and orange blossom aromatics are generously supported by toasted almonds and savoury spice. The wine has a waxy, glycerol palate with a breadth and density that is refreshed by a zesty core. Drink now to 2025.
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
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£28.95
Case price (12)
£347.40
Bottle 12 x 75cl 11cs
£262.68
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Domaine Des Saumades,
For laying down,
This has a dark fruit profile of blackberry compôte and plums. Purple fruits open up rather dramatically in the glass, revealing wild strawberries and a redberry perfume. Energetic, fresh acidity combined with fine-grained tannins and a silky texture mean this Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the more easily accessible in youth, but its structure and layers of complexity foretell its ageability. Drink now to 2028.
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£28.95
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£347.40
Bottle 12 x 75cl 35cs
£262.68
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Chateau de Beaucastel,
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This has an absolutely delightful, revealing nose with fresh red and black berries, blackcurrants and fleshy cherries, with fragrant notes of rose and smoke. Cracked black pepper evokes memories of peppered salami with its umami and savoury depth. This bold Beaucastel is clearly built for the long haul, with a long, deep finish of white-pepper spice.
Alice Brandon – Private Account Manager, autumn 2018
Alice Brandon – Private Account Manager, autumn 2018
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 4cs
£240.00
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Domaine de Marcoux,
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This cuvée shows much promise. The blend includes just under 80% Grenache which is sourced from 13 plots across the appellation, but centred around the prized La Crau commune. This vintage is rich in bright red and black fruit, with plenty of signature sweet spice, building to a savoury olive and black pepper finish. The oak use is minimal which allows full focus on the top-quality fruit. This generous wine is both full of fruit and serious, with a long future ahead of it. Drink 2021-2040.
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 155cs
£180.00
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Domaine de Marcoux,
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Marcoux’s top cuvée is made from just two plots, where some of the vines are over 100 years old. There is 90% Grenache here, giving the wine a rich spicy nose, with oodles of black fruit and garrigue notes. On the palate, it shows great harmony and elegance. There is plenty of cool fruit to balance the plentiful but fine tannins which melt on the tongue. The finish is typically complex and lengthy. Drink 2022-2042.
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 5cs
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Domaine de Marcoux,
Ready, but will keep,
A charming nose of bright cherry and blackberry fruit benefits from a hint of thyme. The palate is juicy, with more fleshy cherry fruit and a hint of spice from the 50% barrel-maturation. The finish has good freshness and very fine tannins, in keeping with the vintage. Drink now to 2022
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 172cs
£63.00
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Château La Nerthe,
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Coming from 80-year-old vines, in three of the oldest plots owned by the domaine, this cuvee consists of Grenache (50%), Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre (20%). Cherry liqueur, redcurrants and juicy red plum notes are supported by savoury, meaty notes, giving the wine a dense core, as well as breadth on the palate. The chalky tannins give a layer of complexity as well as balance and the finish continues for some time. Drink 2021-2035.
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
£402.00
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Domaine Rene Rostaing,
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This famous vineyard is currently shared by five vignerons. Rostaing uses only whole-bunch on the fruit from their plot. Inky black in appearance, the nose reveals youthful bramble fruit with heady violets creeping through. The palate is textured and muscular, the dark blackberry fruit combined with a hint of pepper and iron. The finish is very long and the tannins fine, adding to the wine’s finesse. Drink 2022-2042.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 17cs
£510.00
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Domaine Rene Rostaing,
For laying down,
From lighter, poorer soils, this cuvee has a very elegant nose with an extremely expressive floral note. The palate reveals more of the latter, but with both red and black fruit, and some lovely liquorice sweet spice. The very fine tannins help to create a silky mouth-feel. The finish is fresh, true to the vintage and Rostaing’s savoir-faire in both the vineyard and winery. Drink 2022-2042.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 1cs
£600.00
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 82cs
£75.00
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Domaine de l'Oratoire Saint Martin,
Ready, but will improve,
The Réserve des Seigneurs has significantly less Grenache this year (40%), with a higher proportion of Mourvèdre (40%) and Syrah (20%) compared to the 2016. This has not been detrimental to this delicious cuvee, however, with opulent layers of pepper, violet and black fruit combined with liquorice spice. A luxurious, silky texture is complemented by fine-grained, powdery tannins and brisk acidity. Drink now to 2025.
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
Fiona Hayes, Rhône Buyer
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 18cs
£54.00
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Domaine Rene Rostaing,
For laying down,
This is Rostaing’s signature blend from various parcels across the appellation, using 95% wholebunch to great success. The wine itself has a dark inky colour which is an indication of the concentration and richness to come. The palate shows incredibly pure, dark fruit with a textbook note of violets. Despite its pedigree this is very approachable, but will reward a few years’ patience. Drink 2021-2031.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 134cs
£246.00
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Maison Chapoutier,
For laying down,
This is a blend of three parcels from the mid-slopes of Cornas. The team has sourced the best fruit from this vintage and the plots complement each other well, giving a wine full of dark broody fruit, wood smoke and spice. The tannins here are very fine and inky black but may need some time. Drink 2020-2029.
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 16cs
£135.00
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Domaine des Escaravailles,
Ready, but will keep,
The vines’ reasonably high-altitude location preserves the grapes’ freshness for this powerful Rasteau. The Grenache is unoaked, but the Syrah sees a little wood, adding a layer of complexity. The palate displays powerful blackberry fruit and a hint of lavender. The tannins are abundant but very fine, with a nice floral lift on the finish. Drink now to 2025.
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
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Bottle 12 x 75cl 19cs
£114.00
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Maison Chapoutier,
For laying down,
This cuvee is mainly matured in concrete vats, with only 30% of the wine seeing oak. This brings a real focus on the purity of fruit. The nose is dark and dense with lots of blackberry fruit. A good mineral streak runs through the palate which is well-structured with firm tannins. Drink 2020-2025.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 38cs
£105.00
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Domaine Mouton,
Ready, but will keep,
Jean-Claude’s Côte-Rôtie comes from the Côte Blonde. He uses 25% whole-bunch and ages it in 400-litre barrels. Medium-bodied, there is plenty of red-berry fruit here which mingles with smoky, meaty and mineral notes. The tannins are fine and grippy, leading towards a rustic, earthy finish. Drink 2020-2028.
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buying Assistant
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Bottle 6 x 75cl 32cs
£156.00
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