Rhône

A new (and one off) wine from Les Deux Cols, 'Les Michelles', which is a 3 way split of old vine (80+) Carignan on sand; younger (20 ish) Grenache on sand on the slopes above; and 25 yo Syrah on iron rich loam. The Syrah...(read more)

Domaine Coulange's 'Cuvée Mistral' is 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. The ripe Grenache dominates the nose again and is followed on the palate by an abundance of sweet, spicy fruit. Forward and delicious. Such wonderf...(read more)

A delicious blend of Syrah, and Grenache. It has an attractive nose, with bright red fruits such as cherry and soft redcurrant, with a hint of spice. Very easy to drink, perfect for a warm night in.

2023 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Domaine de Cristia - Nice sweet floral nose, raspberry & strawberry notes, soft and juicy, bright and floral, a nice touch of spice, nice concentration, a cracking Cotes du Rhone that...(read more)

2024 LE RETOUR Domaine Les Deux Cols - 90% Cinsault 10% Grenache: Le Retour, juicy and vibrant with carefully layered depth, red currant & cranberry, violets too, red cherry, extremely quaffable stuff.

2023 CÔTES DU RHÔNE Les Antimagnes Domaine des Escaravailles - 70% Grenache 30% Syrah Lovely colour, bright red fruits, cherry, strawberry, fresh and juicy, so easy, lovely soft tannins, long fruity finish

2023 RASTEAU Les Coteaux Domaine des Escaravailles - 80%Grenache 20%Syrah all in concrete. More on the dark cherry profile, red bright raspberry, generous and juicy, just the merest hint of grip, this is modern Rasteau,...(read more)

2022 Syrah from St Cyr Rhone, Verin, Chavanay & St Michel. Lovely bright colour, the nose is attractive with soft berry fruit and sweet juicy strawberry and dried raspberry, simple and juicy but really good

Ampuis/Chavanay/St Michel, stainless then in oak for 6 months. Bright and floral on the nose, red currant raspberry and cherry, a soft tannic feel , really lovely, pure bright and very elegant

2022 Sensation du Nord Syrah. This is lovely, bright red fruits mingled with a hint of red cherry and violets, a touch of pepper too, all kept in check by fresh acidity, delicious on every level.

Perfumed raspberries with notes of violet, very fruit forward, blackberry, dark fruit core as ever here, blackberry & plums, anise, chocolate, violets, blueberry, herbs too, delicious Cotes du Rhone.

We came across Elodie Balme after a full day of tasting in the magnificent Palais des Papes in Avignon, and Elodie's wines were the pick of the day. The winemaking style of overtly ripe fruit coupled with vibrant freshne...(read more)