It is "Grands" before being Echézeaux. It is a contry gentleman, aristocrat and dreamer, who idles willingly with the unhurried step of his horse in a forest filled with the scents of sundry mushrooms, of mosses, of dead decaying leaves, of furtive small game, which spill forth in a multitude of shifting alliances. All of that is expressed delicately, in a refined, musical tongue, concise and pure like the message of a Mozart quartet.

'The 2001 Petrus (2,160 cases produced) exhibits more depth and richness than any other Pomerol I tasted. Its deep saturated ruby/plum/purple color is accompanied by a tight but promising bouquet of vanilla, cherry liqueur, melted licorice, black currants, and notions of truffles and earth. Rich, full-bodied, and surprisingly thick as well as intense, there is plenty of structure underlying the wealth of fruit and extract. Give it 3-6 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following two decades as it promises to be one of the longest-lived wines of the vintage, not to mention one of the most concentrated. I told Christian Moueix (although I'm not sure he agreed with me) that his best wines of 2001 reminded me of the 1971s in style, but with slightly less tannin and more fat.' Robert Parker Jr

Château Ausone is St. Emilions superstar, the quality equivalent of a Médoc first growth. Dense, rich, subtle and yet not heavy, it is one of the longest-lived, most elegant and concentrated Bordeaux wines.
Château Ausone is known for elegance, finesse, and extraordinary personality and concentration. Its fascinatingly complex aromatics (of characteristic crushed stone and minerals accompanied by black currants, plums and licorice) are evenly matched by intense -- but not heavy - flavours in great balance. It is more tannic than the average St. Emilion, and may need several years of aging before it is at its most approachable. Its plateau of maturity is 15-50 years following the vintage.

The late Michel Delon always thought that this was the greatest vintage he had produced. We often tasted it side by side with the 1982, because I always preferred the latter vintage. Of course, the two vintages are quite different in style, with the 1986 a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full-bodied nose of sweet, ripe cassis fruit intermixed with vanilla, melon, fruitcake, and a multitude of spices. The wine has always been phenomenally concentrated, yet wonderfully fresh and vigorous. The wine still seems young, yet it is hard to believe it is not close to full maturity. It is a great example of Leoville Las Cases, and another compelling reason to take a serious look at the top Cabernet Sauvignon-based Medocs of 1986. - Robert Parker

Impressive finesse for the vintage, with beautiful, fresh tobacco, cedar and coffee aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and very silky with a fine, long peppery finish.
While this shows a definite maturity, I would never have guessed it was 29 years old - still going strong.

"This flamboyant, exotic, lavishly rich, concentrated, low acid fruit bomb exhibits remarkable aromatic complexity..." – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Undeniably one of the greatest wines made in Bordeaux in the last 25 years is the 1989 Haut Brion. Jean Delmas gave a touching speech about how, in his lifetime, he had never produced such a wine, and it was literally off the charts. He made the point of saying that all the greatest vintages of Bordeaux drink well young, yet have such remarkable balance/equilibrium that they can age for decades. The 1989 is beginning to reveal hints of secondary nuances, but it is so sensuous, rich, opulent, and super-concentrated as to be almost unimaginable.100 Points Robert Parker

Stuffed with ripe and over ripe delicious, fat, sexy cherries and blackberries that slip, slide and glide over every inch, nook and cranny of your palate. The Côte Rôtie wine offers intense purity with a lusty, luscious, sexy personality. Opulent and glycerin filled, this is pure hedonism. This will probably improve, but it’s so good now, if I had a bottle left in my cellar, it would be next to impossible to keep my hands off it. 99 points

"Wonderfrul berry and tobacco character, with chocolate and cedar. Full-bodied, yet elegant and silky. Beautifully long. This is always outstanding, but sometimes overlooked.

The nose alone was 100 points. An endless array of earthy, spicy, floral, peppery, smoky scents with fresh, pure, ripe red cherries, black cherries, raspberry and bacon fat tossed in for good measure. In the mouth, there is an exotic texture that cannot be found in any other wine. The pure, sensuous, hedonistic, fresh mouth feel builds to a crescendo that lasts over sixty seconds. Few legendary wines live up their status. 1985 Guigal La Mouline not only lives up to its billing, it might even surpass it! 100 points - Tasted Aug 3, 2012

2005 is a truly great, pure Château Margaux vintage! First of all, it has all of its class: that incomparable nose of finesse, grace and depth that belongs solely to its terroir and is only found in a few dream vintages. It also has its power: its concentration is exceptional, superior to 2000 and even 2003. It comes through first in the color, which has unprecedented intensity, and on the palate with extraordinary density and length. And yet its power does not have the last word; voluptuousness and harmony are also the hallmarks of this vintage.

The Cabernet Sauvignon (85% of the blend) is of course largely responsible for this balance, as it reached perfect ripeness without the alcoholic degree going over 13. The only Merlot which joined it (8% of the blend) is the only batch which didn't reach 14°. Finally, beyond all these qualities and all this grace, Château Margaux has one essential virtue, which it will go on having for many more years; it is the ability to bring as much enjoyment in drinking it as in tasting it.

"The complex, explosively fragrant 1999 Cheval Blanc is a blend of 59% Merlot and 41% Cabernet Franc. It is already showing well, which is a good sign for a wine that traditionally is reserved early in life, but puts on weight and richness in the bottle. Stylistically, this wine is probably cut from the same mold as vintages such as 1985, 1966, and 1962. The colour is a dense ruby with purple nuances. Once past the blockbuster bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and mocha, the wine reveals medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and sweet, harmonious flavours with no hard edges. This is a seamless beauty of finesse, charm, and concentration. The 1999 is an exciting Cheval Blanc to drink relatively young. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2022." - Wine Advocate

"Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced. Best after 2013." 98 Points Wine Spectator

Impressive finesse for the vintage, with beautiful, fresh tobacco, cedar and coffee aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and very silky with a fine, long peppery finish.
While this shows a definite maturity, I would never have guessed it was 29 years old - still going strong.

Holy f'Ing cow! Now, there's a descriptor you do not see much on these pages. Absolutely mind blowing wine!!! The outrageous perfume grabs you and locks your sense in with its intense, smoke, boysenberry liqueur, kirsch, truffle, earth, iron, black cherry, licorice and wet forest floor aromas. If that wasn't enough, the wine is incredibly thick, concentrated, rich and almost dense with its volume of raw material. The mouth filling finish builds and expands, while it moves from black to red fruits before it makes its way back to black fruits again. This insane tasting experience is clearly one of the best bottles of wine I have ever tasted!

"Dark purple black in color. Complex aromas of mineral, licorice, lead pencil and blackberry follow through to a full body, with ultrafine tannins and a caressing, pretty finish. Has a lovely texture. Shows elegance and refinement."
95 Points Wine Spectator

Medium colour but still still quite a powerful nose. A rich and creamy texture with great depth of chewy blackcurrant fruit. Fleshy but structured. This is still very good indeed. Impressive - even more so when revealed to be 1981! 17 points

"Performing well from bottle, Chateau Margaux's 2001, which is somewhat reminiscent of both the 1985 and 1999, is an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort with a deep ruby/purple colour, and a beautiful nose of flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, and cedar..."-Wine Advocate

A dark, translucent ruby, the 1990 hits the palate with a rush of bold red-fleshed fruits. Hints of herb, smoke, cedar, dried flowers, tobacco and leather open up with time in the glass, but above all else, the 1990 is superbly polished and silky, with exceptional balance and an alluring, sensual personality that makes it nearly impossible to put the glass down. This is an especially fine bottle of the 1990 and a real thrill to drink. It simply does not get too much better than this. Drinking window: 2015-2035.

Luscious black currant flavoured with tobacco, herb, forest floor and spicy cassis notes. Powerful ripe tannins and an extremely long finish are all hallmarks of this wine.

Highly coloured wine with a very spicy bouquet. On the palate, it is rich with "roasted" flavours. Bouquet of cigar, coffee, wax and spices. Very round and smooth in the mouth, elegantly balanced. While not massive, this wine is genuinely worthy of interest and pleasant to drink.

One of the stars of the vintage, this has everything going for it. The delicate, floral nose complicated by truffle, floral, blackberry, forest floor and spice notes.
Sensuous, harmonious and polished, this wonderful vintage of Palmer is showing beautifully today but will continue improving for at least another 2 decades.
This Palmer may well turn out to be a modern-day clone of the glorious 1953. Seán Gilley

Classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice characteristics are abundant in both the nose and full-bodied flavours. The tannins are still there and this 1982 does not appear to have changed much in the last 10-12 years. One wonders how much patience admirers of this brilliant St.-Julien will continue to exhibit. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050." Robert Parker, 100 Points

The deep ruby colour was assisted by a beautiful nose of cassis, mint, tobacco, and chocolate. Big, fat, concentrated and well balanced. Tannins are firm, but they have integrated well into the wine. Very broad shouldered. Still young, at 24 years of age. The long, lusty, fruit filled finish had a lot of persistence and was a pleasure to taste. Well stored bottles have at least another 20 or more years of evolution in their future.

"Beautiful aromas of crushed berries and chocolate, with hints of Indian spices. Full-bodied, with silky, velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. A lovely wine for the vintage. This is the first wine from the new winemaking team at Mouton and is showing really well. Best after 2011." 93 Points Wine Spectator

"Eighty thousand bottles of 2004 Cheval Blanc were produced from a blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot. Subtle herb, menthol, cranberry, black currant, and licorice aromas emerge from this dark ruby/plum-coloured wine. It is medium-bodied and elegant with plenty of sweet fruit... The complexity and nobility of Cheval Blanc's gravelly terroir is apparent in this delicate, subtle St.-Emilion. Give it a few years to develop additional aromatics, and drink it over the following 12-15." - Robert Parker

"The sumptuous 2005 Côte Rôtie La Turque is a candidate for perfection. Abundant tannin and structure, a black/purple colour, and a beautiful nose of graphite, asphalt, charcoal, blackberries, blueberries, espresso roast, chocolate, pepper, and lychee nut are found in this sensationally concentrated, multidimensional, profound wine. It will last for 25-35 years." 96-100 points

"The 2004 Côte Rôtie La Mouline rivals its two siblings as the wine of the vintage in this appellation. Beautifully sweet aromas of bacon fat, lychee nuts, caramelized black cherries, and raspberries are found in its complex aromatics. Black olive and black cherry flavors also emerge in the mouth. This lush, round, generously-endowed, sensual 2004 is best consumed over the next 10-12 years. "
94 Points The Wine Advocate

Impressive 1993. The nose is immediately rich and complete, combining notes of old leather, blackcurrant with notes of coffee, mocha, toast and smoke.
The wine is fresh on the palate and shows good structure with fine tannins, pleasantly underpinned by elegant oak and delicious cherry liqueur and caramel notes. The finish lingers on a pleasant impression of oak and vanilla, full of refinement and charm. Just class.

"Very smoky, with berry, coffee and tobacco aromas. Full-bodied, with polished velvety tannins, plenty of fruit and a cedary aftertaste. Tight and compacted. This is better than the 2000 Mouton. Solid and very, very fine. Persists for a long time on the palate. Best after 2009."
94 Points Wine Spectator

Dense purple to the rim with a nose of graphite, creosote, earth, olives, and black, black, black fruits, the primordial, full-bodied, monumental 2003 Côte Rôtie La Landonne is amazing stuff. I suspect this is more akin to a dry vintage port than most Côte Rôties ever tend to be, but the purity, the richness, the texture, the length are all out of this world. This wine does need some patience on the part of its purchasers, probably five years, more likely 8-10, but then one of the world’s most compelling elixirs will be at its peak for another 20-30+ years. Drink: 2007 - 2037. 100 points Robert Parker.

"The 2003 Côte Rôtie La Turque reveals an incredible nose of incense, black truffles, blackberries, espresso roast, roasted meats, melted road tar, tapenade, and bacon. A meaty, full-bodied, extraordinarily concentrated wine with a viscous texture, a remarkable finish, and even more tannin and body than La Mouline, it requires 4-5 years of cellaring, and should drink well over the following 30+." -Wine Advocate 99-100

Latour wine is an example of consistency no matter the vintage. Firm, tannic and concentrated in its youth, it needs a long cellaring to reveal its depth, its power and extraordinary wealth. Perfect maturity, the wine is characterized by an incredible bouquet of blackcurrant, hazelnut and leather. A monumental wine.

"A spectacular performance for this wine, Cos d'Estournel's 1982 exhibits a dark ruby/purple colour with light pink at the rim. Sweet aromas of jammy black fruits intermixed with roasted espresso and vanillin jump from the glass of this young, concentrated, full-bodied, succulent effort. An opulent texture, low acidity, and splendidly pure, concentrated, blackberry and cassis fruit suggest this 1982 can be drunk now, or cellared for another 15-20 years. An awesome wine! "Score 96, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

"The black/purple-coloured 2005 Côte Rôtie La Mouline offers up scents of soy, bacon fat, barbecue smoke, espresso roast, and a hint of caramelized chocolate. While enormously rich, opulent, and fleshy, even in this tannic, structured year, it possesses a finesse and softness that are hard to believe. This stunning 2005 should drink beautifully for 25 or more years." Wine Advocate

"Another candidate for perfection is the 2005 Côte Rôtie La Landonne. Its inky/blue/purple colour is followed by a perfume of confit of duck, smoked meats, blackberries, espresso, and tapenade. Incredibly complex with superb concentration, amazing depth, full body, and huge tannins in the finish, it will not be ready to drink for 5-8 years; it should keep for 30-35 years." Wine Advocate 96-98+

Cedar, tar & tobacco notes on the nose with black raspberries and cherry liqueur on the palate. Full bodied, dense, masculine, this is a big, beefy, classic style of Lynch Bages.

"Packed with blackberry and raspberry fruit, this is a bit of a brute now, with a brick wall of tannins hiding the espresso, mocha, mineral and tar flavours. Shows terrific intensity and drive through the finish, as the fruit gains more and more depth thanks to mouthwatering acidity. This will age for a generation. Best from 2008 through 2030." 97 points Wine Spectator

"Dark red colour. Pungently floral aromas meld smoky red berries, exotic rose petal, dried lavender and magnolia blossom. Dense and extremely sweet, showing an explosive array of red fruit flavours along with exotic floral and sweet tobacco tones and an overlay of smoky bacon and bonfires. A bright mineral tone sharpens the fruit, adding focus and precision to the flavours. The finish builds and deepens but maintains superb elegance and silkiness of texture, finishing on notes of wild red berries and rose oil.' 96 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

"Very perfumy and alluring, with lots of espresso, sandalwood and black tea notes all mingling together, while velvety crushed plum, fig and blackberry fruit glides in behind them. Hints of mesquite and iron play out on the well-integrated finish. Accessible, but will cellar easily too. Best from 2011 through 2032."
95 Points Wine Spectator

Opaque purple, bordering on black in colour, La Landonne's aromatics are the most subdued of the 1987s. Although still closed, this wine is very powerful, rich, thick, and represents the essence of the Syrah grape. That earthy, mineral, truffle, licorice component is just beginning to poke its head through this massively framed wine. It is remarkable that this vintage produced a wine of such extraordinary concentration and richness. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2020.

"A classic example of a second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite reveals a dark ruby hue with some pink showing at the rim. The moderately intense nose of graphite, forest floor, and sweet black currant fruit is followed by a medium-bodied, elegant wine with light to moderate tannin. Drink it over the next 10-15 years." Score: 89, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

After the explosion of truffles, earth, bitter chocolate, wet forest, cherry and hints of floral notes, the wine was pure silk on the palate. The spicy, red cherry finish was sublime.

Incredibly dark, black purple colour. Deep aromatics of black fruit, smoke, bacon and iron wake you up and say hello.The palate is consumed by layers of amazingly ripe, black and red fruits. This is as big as it is plush. If you're looking in the dictionary for a wine to define seamless, this is it! Absolutely flawless.
100 points

"Very distinctive, with ganache and espresso aromas and well-structured layers of blackberry, mulled plum, roasted spice, anise and charred apple wood. This has ample grip, but stays polished and integrated, allowing for an almost caressing mouthfeel despite its obvious density. One of the most concentrated wines in the vintage. Best from 2012 through 2025." 96 Points Wine Spectator

"The exquisite 2006 Côte Rôtie La Turque is class. It exhibits exceptional aromas of bacon fat, smoked duck, soy, black currants, blackberries, and graphite. Full-bodied and dense with good acidity, outrageous concentration, and a finish that lasts over 60 seconds, this is amazing stuff! 97 Points
The Wine Advocate

Super-ripe raspberry nose, opulent but not jammy. Juicy and concentrated but the tannins are dense and imposing; quite a

Wonderful ! For 50 year old its unbelievable. The colour, nose and taste is like a new one with overtones of forest floor, mushroom, and liquorice. Generous, warm aftertaste. Showing better than the 1969.

"An absolute monster as well as a candidate for perfection, the 2007 Côte Rôtie La Landonne was vinified with 100% stems (whereas the 2007 La Turque was completely destemmed). The result is an opaque purple-coloured wine displaying beautiful aromas of camphor, incense, balsamic notes, blackberries, cassis and an ethereal, subtle graphite character. Terrific intensity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and stunning length make for an exquisite wine that will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring, and last for 40-50 years. 98-100 Points "
100 Points The Wine Advocate

"A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility, the 1995 Cos d'Estournel is a sexier, more hedonistic offering than the muscular, backward 1996. Opulent, with forward aromatics (gobs of black fruits intermixed with toasty pain grillé scents and a boatload of spice), this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full-body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine's new oak. Because of low acidity and sweet tannins, the 1995 will be difficult to resist young, although it will age for 2-3 decades."Score: 95, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

"Dark core but shaded at the rim. Attractively distinctive nose – something actually quite terroir-driven about this one at last!!! Glossy and very flattering and gorgeous with a good texture, and some really interesting flavour as opposed to just macerated black cherries. Refreshing. Limestone? Exciting." Jancis Robinson

"Inky purple. Highly pungent aromas of cherry, blackcurrant, violet and cracked pepper. Sappy and sweet on entry, then firmed by dusty tannins, which frame the vivid dark fruit and violet pastille flavours. A spicy quality dominates the long, focused, energetic finish. 93-96 Points"
96 Points International Wine Cellar

"Saturated inky ruby colour. Forceful, deeply concentrated nose features remarkably pure aromas of cherry liqueur, fresh blackcurrant, pipe tobacco, truffle, espresso, violet pastille, rose and exotic oak spices. A wine of incredible depth and sweetness, with almost painfully intense dark berry and plum flavours that expand and gain richness as the wine opens in the glass. Sappy and wonderfully long; shows a dense tannic structure but there's so much fruity and spicy intensity that the wine seems downright lush. Exotic Asian spices linger endlessly in the mouth, along with a sweet flavour of creme de mure." 97 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

"Good ruby-red. Knockout nose combines currant, plum, minerals, licorice and graphite. Wonderfully sweet, rich and deep, but with near-perfect balancing acidity to frame the wine's lush fruit. This superb 2005 has it all. Finishes with noble, sweet tannins and palate-saturating persistence. On my most recent visit, Prats told me he considered 2005 to be superior to the 2003, and that the '05 may be "our best wine ever." Score: 96 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar.

The 1996 Le Petit Mouton was made in limited quantities (30,000 bottles). It is a ripe, seductive, low acid, plump effort. The wine is a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. This fleshy second wine offers notes of mocha, spice box, cassis, and oak. It will drink well for 10-15 years.

The emphasis here is very much on finesse, not power. There is a wealth of ripe, red fruit on the nose with a piercing degree of purity. On the palate the fruit is again wonderfully pure and beautifully layered, with lovely interplay between the different grape varieties and the oak.

This is a gloriously opulent, fleshy Palmer that will be attractive early and keep well. A expensive new cuverie was installed for the 1995 vintage has certainly paid dividends. Dark ruby/purple-coloured, with smoky, toasty new oak intertwined with gobs of jammy cherry fruit, and floral and chocolate nuances, this medium to full-bodied Palmer is an elegant wine and very impressive. Superb.

"This is packed for the vintage, with dark bittersweet chocolate and espresso leading the way for the core of dense fig paste, hoisin sauce and mulled blackberry fruit. The long, smoky finish lets charcoal and iron notes play out, with a very grippy finish. Best from 2012 through 2030."
97 Points Wine Spectator

Intensely perfumed, expressive aromas of red and dark berry compote, smoky minerals and incense, along with a deep note of black cardamom. Palate-saturating raspberry and kirsch flavours are complicated by suggestions of licorice pastille and candied lavender, with silky tannins adding support. Becomes sappier with air and finishes with excellent clarity and mineral-laced red fruit character.

Super ripe aromas of pepper, chocolate and menthol. Wonderfully deep flavours of cherries and spice. A very fresh, elegant wine with compelling sweetness but also excellent backbone. Really coats the palate on the very long aftertaste, finishing with strong spiciness and great lift.

Ripe, generous, cherry and raspberry nose. Lush, juicy, and concentrated, yet quite earthy and grippy; robust, compact and powerful, clearly built to last. Long chewy finish.

Pignan represents 20% of Rayas’ red wine production, and is made from separate vineyards, primarily. Beautifully smooth, elegant liqueur-like red fruits on the nose. Sweetly aromatic. The palate has a lovely green sappy edge. It’s really elegant and lively with nice acidity. Fresh with some tannins.

"Loads of crushed berries on the nose, with hints of flowers and minerals. Very aromatic. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a long, cappuccino and berry aftertaste. Really refined." 92 points Wine Spectator

"Medium ruby. Spicy aromas of blackcurrant, tobacco, gunmetal, tar and game. Rich, silky and sweet, but a bit subdued following the bottling and not currently showing its complexity. Finishes quite long, with very round, fine tannins. This was made from riper fruit than the '95, noted Philippe Guigal, even if the '95 was a more massive wine." 91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

This wine have had us spellbound. 'La Petite Siberie' is the top cuvee. Produced in miniscule quantities from a sinlge vineyard of fantastically old Grenache vines, it is a unique and amazing wine. A rich nose of raspberries, olives and herbs leads to a palate boasting bitter chocolate, blackberry and vanilla notes; the finish is truly Herculean.

"Sadly, there are only 23,000 bottles (all aged in small oak) of the outstanding 1996 Côte-Rôtie Chateau d'Ampuis, which was bottled in October, 1999. Its dark ruby/purple colour is followed by an intense nose of tapenade, dried herbs, licorice, leather, and black currants. The wine is nicely-textured, soft, with less acidity than most 1996 Côte-Rôties, and a layered, supple finish. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. Robert Parker 90 points Wine Advocate.

"The 1995 Côte-Rôtie Château Ampuis is a sensational offering. The bottled wine is even better than its individual component parts. It boasts a dense, saturated deep ruby colour, as well as a flamboyant, intense bouquet of crushed pepper, Provencal herbs, black raspberry jam, and smoky sweet oak. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with good underlying acidity, but much more voluptuous and unctuous than it appeared to be from cask. Long, concentrated, and explosively rich, this wine may merit an even higher score after it has had some time to mesh together in bottle. It is a terrific Côte-Rôtie to drink over the next 10-15+ years." Score: 92 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Dark ruby, quite warm colour. Fabulous nose. Peppery and rich, with black fruits, coffee and juicy cherry note, some mushroomy notes and hints of damp undergrowth. Freshly ground coffee and then aromas of mushroom and truffle. Beautifully pure core of cassis and cherry fruit on the palate wrapped inside some firm tannins and quite high acidity.Really complex and structured. Needs more time, but very, very fine indeed.

The Chambolle Muigny 2012 village from Roumier is still youthful – but also unexpectedly open and ready to please. The bouquet fresh and playful red berry fruit with some darker notes of blue berries and cassis. On the palate juicy red berry fruit – quite vibrant, rich and airy – with a slight candied note. It’s quite accessible and red fruited for the age – has lovely balance and length for this level. Really adore the nerve and juicyness in this wine …. a fine, complex and beautiful 2012 from Roumier. Classic Chambolle!

The 1985 is a gorgeously open-knit Barton with a sweet nose of lead pencil, sweet black cherries and currants, and a hint of underbrush and new oak. Medium-to-full-bodied with expansiveness, supple tannins, and outstanding concentration, this is a beautifully made wine that still tastes like it is an adolescent and may even have an ever greater upside as it continues to age. The low acidity and sweet tannins, however, suggest it has entered its plateau of maturity. Anticipated maturity: now-2018.

Intensely perfumed, expressive aromas of red and dark berry compote, smoky minerals and incense, along with a deep note of black cardamom. Palate-saturating raspberry and kirsch flavours are complicated by suggestions of licorice pastille and candied lavender, with silky tannins adding support. Becomes sappier with air and finishes with excellent clarity and mineral-laced red fruit character.

Lafite’s second wine has become stronger over recent vintages as the selection for the grand vin has become Draconian under administrator Charles Chevalier. The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Carruades de Lafite (48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) exhibits sweet, crunchy, savory, black cherry, and raspberry fruit along with hints of road tar, spring flowers, and a touch of minerality. Give it 1-2 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 12-13 years.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate Issue 165 Drink 2007-2020

Deep ruby. Wonderfully perfumed nose offers cassis, minerals, tobacco, flowers, mocha and truffle. Bright, mineral-driven and concentrated, with terrific underlying backbone giving energy and definition to the dark berry, mineral and chocolate flavours. There's a floral lift here that's exhilarating to find in the very ripe 2005 vintage. Finishes very long and classy, with a firm tannic spine. An outstanding vintage for this wine.96 Points Wine Spectator

In most tastings of the 1989 and 1990 vintages I have had a strong preference for the 1990, but in this tasting the 1989 provided the most charming drinking with its soft, voluptuous texture, big, spicy, cedary nose, sweet, expansive fruit, medium body, and excellent richness and purity. The wine reveals no amber at the edge, but it tastes surprisingly evolved and already delicious. I would not hesitate to drink it over the next 12-15+ years.

Lynch-Bages 2008 displays nice aromas of cranberry, dried floral notes, and tobacco. The palate has nice energy and acidity with excellent tannin structure. A very good combination of intensity, depth, and structure.

According to Robert Parker: "The 1970 Cos d'Estournel's colour remains an impressive dark garnet with ruby/purple tints. The wine is medium to full-bodied, tannic, rustic, and concentrated…It will keep for another 25 years." 89 points Wine Spectator. Four star rating from Michael Broadbent.

A strong case can be made that this is the finest Duhart produced since the 1982. The colour is a saturated dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, minerals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable finesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration and purity.It reflects the increased attention Lafite's administrator, Charles Chevalier, has been giving this nearby estate.

"Medium colour. The nose shows some quality and depth,but also a little age.Acidity showing and getting a bit dry on the finish.Better than i expected." - Seán Gilley

The wine is made from 70% Merlot and 30% and Cabernet Franc. The majority of the vineyards are 30 year or older. The wine is fermented in concrete tanks, and then aged for 12 months in barriques with about 1/3 new oak used.

Stylistically, there are floral notes to complement the dark cassis fruit, dark chocolate and spice notes. There is also a silky texture and fine-grained tannins that all make for a lovely well-balanced wine.

Offers some berry and mineral character, with light dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a medium finish.

This is an impeccable Figeac, almost accessible now, but glorious in 8 years time.

"Dark and winey, with gorgeous flavours of mulled plum, black currant preserves and roasted fig laced with maduro tobacco, graphite and charcoal notes. The long finish features muscle and cut. Best from 2013 through 2021. 9,800 cases made." 92 Points Wine Spectator

"A classic Pauillac. Well defined, youth- and powerful palate. Notes of thick cream, herbs, iron and lots of dark fruits, lingering finish with well integrated tannins.

Undeniably, the sun-kissed region of Bandol produces some of Provence's greatest red wines. Located just east of Marseilles and Cassis, the appellations regulations stipulate that Bandol rouge must be made with a majority of the powerful Mourvedre grape and from vines a minimum of 8 years of age. In addition, all harvesting is done by hand, with red wines undergoing a minimum of 18 months in oak before release. Rich and deep, with excellent ageing potential and tremendous character, a well seasoned Bandol is the quintessential accompaniment to one Provence's most famous delicacies, a Gigot d'Agneau (garlic studded leg of lamb). 95 points and a Highly Recommended from the Wine Spectator

Alain Graillot stormed in the Crozes wine scene in the mid-80’s, and by the end of the decade seemed to be producing the best wines of the appellation. A dip followed in the early 90’s, but since the second half of the decade, Alain Graillot is back in impressive form. 100% syrah, this dark red-coloured wine is dense and filled with blackberry, loganberry with hints of tar and game. This wine oozes power through a lengthy, driven finish. The fruit is ripe and plentiful with notes of mineral, toast and garrigue.

"Dark and winey, with gorgeous flavours of mulled plum, black currant preserves and roasted fig laced with maduro tobacco, graphite and charcoal notes. The long finish features muscle and cut. Best from 2013 through 2021. 9,800 cases made." 92 Points Wine Spectator

This is a phenomenal wine. This 2003 is deep purple, almost black, with aromas of dark raspberries and cassis. It is extraordinarily rich with stunning depth of fruit and soft supple, ripe tannins. The structure enables this to age for decades, but the balance and style of the wine will make it very approachable young. Decanted 2 hours.

Mocha flavoured nose. Aromatic.This is fully ready ... Quite full, plummy and fruity, but essentially a bit loose-knit. Quite good plus.

As round, ripe and velvety as Loire Pinot gets, loaded with baskets of fruit flavour: cassis, sloe, griotte, kirsch, bramble and loganberry with deeper layers of undergrowth, spice and minerals too; dense and close knit in structure. An old vine Pinot Noir aged in oak barriques named after Vincent Pinard’s parents, Charles and Louise.

A fine red-purple in colour with staggering intensity of fruit on the nose, this Gevrey-Chambertin from Domaine Sérafin is a very tightly wound wine with good acidity. The freshness of the fruit indicates that there is nothing over-ripe here.

An intense ruby-red colour. Delicate woody aromas with notes of toast and ripe fruit. In the mouth the attack is supple and full, the tannins refined and the structure very aromatic. The red fruit comes to the fore - blackberry and cherry. Excellent concentration and a fresh finish with good aromatic return of the fruit.

The signature wine! This is produced from the oldest vines on the domaine, all between 50 and 100 years. Carignan and Grenache again feature heavily in the blend but there's also some Syrah and Lladoner Pelut, a downy leaved form of Grenache accepted in the region. The wine is aged in oak barrels, a third new, for around 12 months without racking. There's no doubting the concentration – the fruit's rich, dark and condensed, the palate full and fat with a powerful but refined tannic structure.

"Packed with blackberry and raspberry fruit, this is a bit of a brute now, with a brick wall of tannins hiding the espresso, mocha, mineral and tar flavours. Shows terrific intensity and drive through the finish, as the fruit gains more and more depth thanks to mouthwatering acidity. This will age for a generation. Best from 2008 through 2030." 97 points Wine Spectator

Deep and intense colour intermixed with provencal herbs, licorice and red and black currants.The complex aromatics are followed by a fleshy, lush, velvety-textured, medium-bodied wine with loads of fruit and personality. Just class.

Full and firm, with a deep intense colour and rich and complex aromas of cherries, blackcurrants and truffles. With very firm structure and excellent balance between the tannins and the inherently rounded nature of these wines makes them full-bodied and solid.

This 2013 is very impressively elegant and is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. It is aged 12 months in oak barrels. The dark ruby red colour matches the cassis, soft fruits and plum aromas. On the palate, the balance is perfect and the tannins are succulent. Soft finish, where flavours last and last.

From the oldest vines of the estate - over 75 year old - Le Chevalier spent 18 months ageing in new oak barrels. Plenty of style. Rich, ripe, concentrated and full-bodied with notes of dark wild berries and a little spice well supported by acidity. Ample and voluptuous on the palate. Certainly one of the very best of the Côtes de Bourg appellation. A ‘Grand Vin’!

Intense in colour with a bouquet that is elegant and powerful, dominated by red fruits. This premier cru is concentrated and full of tannins, combining character, finesse and elegance.

Wow this is big and beautiful. It’s undeniably dense yet also quite crisp. Lovely ripe open nose with dark fruits, minerals and a hint of green foliage. The palate is savoury, quite firm and tannic with a spicy, leafy edge to the tight ripe fruits. Very tannic and structured with good acidity. You could certainly drink it now, ideally next year, but you could also cellar it for at least five years with confidence.

An exquisitely balanced floral nose has a density of fruit lurking beneath.This is a huge mouthful with a touch of chocolate and a wealth of blackberry fruit atop a sound, tannic structure.

Deep aromas of thyme, olives and sage. Very impressive richness that exhibits pleasant hints of licorice, vanillin, earth, black cherries and black currants. The finish is very rewarding which combines power and delicacy.

Deep, intense, ruby red colour. On the nose there are aromas of violets and ripe soft red fruits with a touch of vanilla. The tannins are ripe and the aromas on the nose are reflected on the smooth palate. Finish is long, this is a wine to drink now or left to further develop in the bottle.

The 'Côteau de Noiré' lies east of Chinon, upstream, between Chinon and Cravant-les-Côteaux, although still within sight of the town's famous château. This 2009 really needs, at this youthful stage in its life, a couple of hours in the decanter in which to open up. It has a remarkable appearance, revealing tempting aromas of cherries, blackcurrant fruit, vanilla, tar and nuances of perfumed tobacco. Yet more flavours reveal themselves with time in the glass. There is preciseness, purity, and a haunting tinge of smoke. The palate is dry, restrained, showing plenty of structure and grip, in keeping with the vintage and the style. Beautiful.

Beautiful dark red colour with purple tints. The nose is very expressive, with intense aromas of cassis and blackberries, which are also noticeable in the mid-palate. Ample and round, the body is well structured with polished tannins and delicate layers of oak. Smoke and slight spicy notes rise after further airing of the wine. Stylish and balanced, the 2009 Vivens is a very refined and multi-nuanced Margaux.

Licorice, black cherries, earth, smoke and spicy aromatics open to a polished wine, with a soft textured, black raspberry finish. The 2011 was produced from a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. Goes great with... Roast Beef Steak, Roast Lamb & Game & Venison.

Satin-Smooth Corbières made by our friends at their mini-coop in the village of Embres. This is a wine that explodes with smooth, young, ripe black fruits. The blend of Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault gives a soft, easy-drinking style with luscious red and black flavours. Silky palate with with a touch of spiciness. This wine makes us feel hungry! Lamb casserole, roast beef, roast chicken would go perfectly. If there was ever a perfect example of an inexpensive wine that can be enjoyed everyday, it would be Castelmaure 2012. The truth is – it's sensational!

Beautiful bright, deep ruby colour. The nose shows expressive fresh red fruit with notes of strawberry and raspberry. The aromas are subtle and delicate with harmonious floral notes. On the palate, the tannins are silky and elegant with a very nice balance between acidity and roundness.

The wine displays deep, dark flavours of blackberry and plum, with a touch of cocoa and underlying mineral notes. The wine drinks well on release and should age well for 15-20 years.

Opaque purple red violet colour; reduction, tart and ripe black fruit, espresso, tar nose; very tight, tart black fruit, tar, tart berry palate with very firm tannins; needs 3 years; medium-plus finish.

The myriad grape varieties really do add complexity and interest. This is a wine of substance and delicacy, with subtle perfume; a fine example of what the south of France can still do much better than anywhere else.

A very young but modern styled Bordeaux, that is actually drinking quite well. Cedar and ripe plum and berry fruit. Quite perfumed with a touch of oak. It's got some furry taninns but also nice rich plummy fruit and creamy oak. Good weight and length. It's really quite enjoyable. With food it's drinking really well. Modern but still classically from Bordeaux which is good.

Coucou Rouge is the classic wine of the domaine - structured yet approachable, serious and distinguished by its freshness. Abundance of lively fruit with presence of tannins. Undeniably beautiful and dense. A blend of 60 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec. Élian da Ros has been farming organically with fanatic dedication since 2000 and biodynamic methods were introduced in 2002.

"The 2012 Côtes Catalanes 'Suis l'étoile', which is Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre offers loads of smoke, toast, liquorice, and cured meats to go with a core of black raspberry, cassis and kirsch-styled fruit. Full-bodied, seamless, layered and balanced, with a blockbuster finish, it will deliver the goods over the coming 7-8 years, probably longer." The Wine Advocate 2014

An appealing, refreshing wine with bright stone fruit aromas and hints of spice from a vineyard on the hillside above the village of Savigny. Elegant grapefruit and citrus flavours are balanced by an attractive mineral character which gives definition. The finish is refreshing and persistent.

Philippe Alliet's 'L'Huisserie' comes from a two hectare parcel. This is a serious Chinon showing lovely depth and complexity. Very clean and pure on the nose with lively red and black fruits and a distinctive sense of terroir, earthy. This wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels. The palate is quite textured and appealing leading into a dry and savoury finish with lovely minerality. Depth of flavour, great length, yet wonderful finesse and elegance. It will continue to age magnificently. If premier crus were permitted in Chinon, 'L'Huisserie' would certainly be considered one of them.

This Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits wine has notable purity which is expressed in its freshness and intense flavour of red and black fruits gooseberries, raspberries, blackcurrants.

A splendid blend of Grenache (70%), Cinsault and Carignan. This cuvée offers unctuous fruits on the palate with a silky finish. Yet the freshness and finesse - hallmark in all the wines produced by the Zernott - is very evident. Seductive and energetic.

Full-bodied on the palate, this wine beautifully displays rich black fruit balanced perfectly with the supple tannins.

Alain Graillot stormed in the Crozes wine scene in the mid-80’s, and by the end of the decade seemed to be producing the best wines of the appellation. A dip followed in the early 90’s, but since the second half of the decade, Alain Graillot is back in impressive form. 100% syrah, this dark red-coloured wine is dense and filled with blackberry, loganberry with hints of tar and game. This wine oozes power through a lengthy, driven finish. The fruit is ripe and plentiful with notes of mineral, toast and garrigue.

With a high proportion of Merlot the wine is quite forward showing wild berry fruits and dark plums on the palate. Château Falfas spent nearly twelve months in oak barrels. A firm wine with plenty of depth, concentration and good balance. A splendid wine, vigorous and pure.

The 2011 is ruby red in colour with a perfume of cassis and spice. The palate is full and smooth, with an intensely fruity, opulent core and very round tannins. The finish is long and is lifted by the sweet spice of Syrah alongside the cherry fruit of the Grenache.

Such good dark fruit up front, then covered by massive chalky tannins with great density and strength of white pepper, wild raspberry, mint and tar .
Cannot wait until this reaches its potential.

From a blend of old Syrah vines (over 40 years) and old Grenache ( 60 years ), this 2010 was aged a few months in oak barrels and offers all the power and wealth of the great wines of the Luberon. Sylvain Morey developed this 2010 which is well balanced, very ripe fruit, a powerful structure with firm tannins, coupled with underlying minerality. Class.

La Bastide du Claux 'Le Claux' is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with average vine ages of 60, 40 and 80 years respectively. The wine is aged on its lees for 15 months to add richness and complexity. (the Syrah is aged in oak barrels - 228l and 700l - and the Grenache and Mourvèdre are aged in tanks). Yields are quite low: 28hl/ha. Le Claux is poised with an elegant structure and rich, almost savoury fruit.

"The 2013 Moulin-à-Vent 'les Trois Roches' from Domaine du Vissoux is outstanding and destined to be an absolutely classic expression of this great commune with a bit of bottle age. The utterly refined and complex nose jumps from the glass in a blend of cassis, espresso, granite, a touch of garrigue, woodsmoke, curry-like spice tones and a gentle framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very long and racy, with a superb core of fruit, just a touch of ripe tannin, vibrant acidity and stunning focus and grip on the very, very long and dancing finish. I absolutely love the elegance of this bottling in 2013! This is an utterly classic bottle of Moulin-à-Vent in the making.

'Côte de la Houssaye' is one of the best reds made in the appellation Anjou Villages. Concentration and complexity shine in this 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep aromas of cassis, moka and spices. Remarkable silky texture, well-integrated oak and glossy tannins. A stunning wine with fine ageing potential.

Nice notes of raspberries and cherries found on the palate mixed with pepper and dark chocolate. Concentrated and full-bodied wine with a lot of sweetness and a firm amount of acidity. The tannins are soft and offer a pleasant bite. Great purity of the fruit. Stunning.

Undeniably, the sun-kissed region of Bandol produces some of Provence's greatest red wines. Located just east of Marseilles and Cassis, the appellations regulations stipulate that Bandol rouge must be made with a majority of the powerful Mourvedre grape and from vines a minimum of 8 years of age. In addition, all harvesting is done by hand, with red wines undergoing a minimum of 18 months in oak before release. Rich and deep, with excellent ageing potential and tremendous character, a well seasoned Bandol is the quintessential accompaniment to one Provence's most famous delicacies, a Gigot d'Agneau (garlic studded leg of lamb). 95 points and a Highly Recommended from the Wine Spectator

100% Cabernet Franc. Les Montelles comes from a mature single-site in the south of the appellation near the village of Montreuil-Bellay. The name seems to reference a rocky terroir - perhaps reflecting the gravelly component of this clay-dominant vineyard. The site is a 1.4 ha lieu-dit planted by Romain's grand-père in 1955. Cropped at a freakishly low 25 hl/ha - well below what is permitted for Grand Cru Burgundy - it is naturally fermented in concrete before resting for 18 months in a mix of one, two, and three year old barrels. Romain is not a fan of over- extracted wines so the low yield of this cuvee doesn't result in overt concentration of fruit. Instead we have a supple density, a sleek, pulpy texture and perfectly ripe tannins. Les Motelles is full of the discreet, flirtatious charms of the finest Saumur rouge.

This ruby and garnet wine develops very ripe red fruits aromas with hints of morello cherries, plums and a touch of vanilla. Very concentrated as a result of the old-vine fruit, the wine shows good firmness and promises further improvement in the bottle for a period of 10 to 12 years.

“Expressive nose of black fruit, the mouth explodes with fruit. Finesse and elegance complement this real pleasure wine”.
2010 vintage Guide Bettane-Desseauve, 2012

Extraordinarily elegant rendition of Carignan (50% in the blend), with the complex red and black fruit aromas, plus earthy and peppery notes. It reflects the Mediterranean spirit - bright, vibrant yet delicate. Le Pas de D. is named after Delphine and is also nicknamed ‘mom’s blend’ or ‘La cuvée de maman’!

Shiny crimson with deep purple tints.Nose - delicate and floral, fully blown rose, peony, violet. Palate - the silky 'Les Garants' tannins give suppleness, delicacy and elegance. Really flavourful. Over and above red fruit, you will find notes of toast and undergrowth with an end that is often peppery.

Inky-purple in the glass with scents of blackberry, liquorice and tobacco. On the palate further red fruit flavours of plums with hints of dark chocolate. The texture is is chewy and the tannins discreet leading to a lingering finish.

Boasting a dark ruby robe with garnet highlights this wine is an example of perfect maturity. Its jammy fruit nose with hints of toast, its elegant length and good tannins, make this an excellent choice for drinking from today. Drink now, but can be kept for 2 to 3 years.

This blend of Syrah, Carignan and Grenache really reflects the minerality of the soil of ‘les clapas’ (ancient rock walls and large stone piles). The Syrah is pressed in whole bunches bringing aromatic complexity to the wine and freshness. Concentrated aromas of red fruits. Beautiful and vibrant on the palate and very persistent finish.

This is the premier wine from the Feely vineyard and given the name "Compagnons" to acknowledge the participation of friends and wine club / vine-share members at harvest time. With a minimum of 9 months ageing in French oak, this premium wine has a superb deep colour and intense aromas. it is lightly spicy on the palate and is alive with complex flavours and a great mineral finish.

Demoiselles de Falfas has a very feminine character. Mainly made with Merlot from young vines this is a round, generous and crunchy wine full of black fruits. Vibrant and rich on the palate with discreet toasty notes.

"This starts with a gorgeous perfume of violet and red cherry, builds a taut vibrancy on the palate that tethers the exuberant ripeness and brings out the calcareous soil signature underneath, then finish with fresh and fine tannins. An elegant composed wine of distinct and individual character, this is a fine complement to game birds such as pheasant or partridge."

A wine alive with complex flavours redolent of blackberry and plum and true to its terroir: a small plot on the limestone plateau of the Feely's certified organic and biodynamic vineyard. Hand-crafted, gently aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and parented by old vines. This fine blend of merlot and cabernet sauvignon offers dark fruit and spice on the nose followed by dark fruit and plum on the palate with notes of mocha in the finish. A concentrated wine that is promising to deliver good aging potential and complexity. 2010 is no sulphites added.

‘Les Tailles’ is a premium wine made of 100% Cabernet Franc (also called Breton). The vineyard is located in the village of Saint Lambert du Lattay with a super selection of schist terroirs. Deep colour of black cherry. The bouquet is packed with notes of small red fruits, delicate notes of jasmin, peony along with subtle nuances of spices - all the characteristics of Cabernet Franc grown of schist terroir. The palate is well structured with silky tannins, harmonious and delivers a welcoming freshness.

Almost opaque with a purple hue, this is classic syrah from the Northern Rhone. Rich and spicy on the nose with an underlying savoury quality, the palate is rich and spicy too, with ripe approachable tannins. The finish is long, smooth and velvety.

Nearly black in the glass with deep red highlights. The nose is dense with ripe black fruit and smoky notes of wood backed by dried savoury herbs. The palate is a rich and delectable expression of concentrated red and black fruit flavours hewn to a sturdy wood frame. This powerful, yet elegant red exhibits layers of depth and complexity, it finishes with supple mineral infused tannins.

La Bastide du Claux 'Malacare' is composed of three red varieties with an average vine age of 25 years for the Syrah, 25 years for the Grenache and 60 years for the Carignan. After fermentation the wine is aged on its lees for 18 months in a combination of oak barrels and concrete tanks. Malacare personifies the Southern Rhône expression with a lovely balance between just ripe fruit and a good underlying minerality.

La Bastide du Claux 'Barraban' is made from a blend of 7 different white varietals. The average vine age is 30 years, but the Ugni Blanc is 70 years old. After fermentation the wine is aged on its lees for 9 months. Barraban is charming, well balanced with good poise and structure all the way to the finish.
The myriad grape varieties really do add complexity and interest. This is a wine of substance and delicacy, with subtle perfume; a fine example of what the south of France can still do much better than anywhere else.

Powerful aromas of red fruits and blackberry, spices and garrigue herbs. Big and velvety on the palate with a long finish revealing seductive notes of black pepper and soft sweet spice. It is ideal for drinking over the next 5-6 years.

Les Pampres is upfront and fragrant, showing sweet red and black fruits, bay leaf, seaweed wrappers, and assorted wild herb like aromas of thyme, rosemary, and winter savory. Beautifully made and polished on the palate, with a medium to full-bodied texture, excellent balance, good structure, and an overall clean, elegant profile, this outstanding wine should continue to please for 4-6 years.

Les Petits Pas or ‘the little steps’ is named after Delphine and Julien Zernott’s two sons Jules and Gabriel, who were born in the Languedoc when their parents’ winemaking adventure started. A savoury, friendly and vibrant wine.

Camille Cayran is made by winemaker Thierry Caymaris, of Cave de Cairanne...
Lifted perfumes of cherry, cassis and strawberry on the nose which follow through onto the palate. The wine is full in body, with a juicy fruit core and firm but ripe tannins providing support. The long, lingering finish reveals complexity of wild herbs and cinnamon.

A lively, agile, tangy, young Syrah oozes ripe, succulent peppery fruit from every pore. Vibrant, smile-inducing Syrah.

Deep and intense colour intermixed with provencal herbs, licorice and red and black currants.The complex aromatics are followed by a fleshy, lush, velvety-textured, medium-bodied wine with loads of fruit and personality. Just class.

'This 100 per cent syrah from the Gigondas area has deep colour and a spicy, earthy, graphite and violet aroma, with little or no oak influence Dark cherry, too. Full, round palate with flesh and fruit sweetness, finishing with gently drying tannin.

Gamay at its best.Pierre-Marie Chermette's Beaujolais Villages 'Vieilles Vignes' 2013 is irrepressibly a great wine. Old vines (35 to 85 year old), low yields and aging
in large oak vats for over 6 months contribute to this flawless and vibrant Beaujolais with tremendous depth and complexity. Delicate notes of ripe strawberries, crushed raspeberries and pepper on the nose. This majestic wine displays beautiful layers of flavours on the palate including black fruits and licorice.
Magnificent purity of fruit with an incredible freshness and finesse. 12%Vol.
This Beaujolais would be 'à point' with charcuterie and terrines as well as beef and ideal with poultry.

Élian da Ros has been farming organically with fanatic dedication since 2000. Élian selects only the ripest grapes of 40% Cabernet Franc - 40% Abouriou (a local variety) - 20% Merlot . Notes of violets and prunes on the nose . The palate is loaded with fresh black fruits, cherries. Lovely suave finish. “Le Vin est une Fête” is our irresistible favourite.

Dark ruby colour. The nose shows a lot of freshness with hints of red fruit, blackcurrant, and some smoky minerality (regardless of the fact that it was never in barrel). On the palate it is dense, medium tannins, good grip, but not overwhelming. A Nicely balanced, easy drinking wine full of fruit and freshness.

"This 2016 is bursting with red fruits and is very well balanced" says winemaker Pierre-Marie Chermette of Domaine du Vissoux. 'Les Griottes' is a charming and youthful Gamay from 15 to 35 year old vines.
Super fresh, balanced, opulent and generous.A Beaujolais that is lively, refined and pure made with the minimum SO2. It is as natural a Beaujolais as one could have.
Perfect pairing for cold meats, chicken and vegetarian dishes,you may also enjoy it on its own slightly chilled.

In 2013 the Corbières vineyards got unusual amount of rain in the Spring and the area also known as Vallée du Paradis suddenly turned into Eden Park!
The vineyards adorned an Irish green and plots were mowed like in a rugby stadium!
Sporting a ruby red colour this supple and seductive wine exhales an intense bouquet with notes of ripe red and black fruits along with a subtle spiciness.
Highly attractive blend of old vines Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault. Round tannins, freshness, delicious balance. Juicy on the palate and very satisfying.

Silken texture. Ripe cherries, plums and strawberries. Supple and delicious. 40-60 year old Gamay from a single block of vines, harvested by hand. Fermented and aged in tank for 8 months before release. “Le Bois Jacou” is the name of the parcel.

With a deep purple colour, a nose of ripe black fruits, a palate bursting with black cherries this wine is sensational! The palate is silky and shows a surprising freshness with a underlying acidity.

Satin-Smooth Corbières made by our friends at their mini-coop in the village of Embres. This is a wine that explodes with smooth, young, ripe black fruits.

As the name suggests ‘Cuvée des Amis’ is a cheerful wine perfect for everyday enjoyment. From the Languedoc near Béziers this is a very fruity blend of Merlot and Syrah. The nose expresses notes of blackcurrant and blackberry. With flavours of crunchy red fruits and subtle spices on the palate this Cuvée des Amis is delicious.