Rhône

Tasted at L&S Rhône Tasting - 20/09/2022
Wild strawberry and raspberry to the fore, fairly full and nicely rounded. The acidity is well balanced with a gentle mineral line, finishing dry and sav...(read more)

A completely joyous glass of red, brimming with ripe cherry, strawberry and raspberry fruits. An immediate and succulent crowd pleaser, bags of red fruits in the mouth, underpinned by a touch of liquorice and peppery spi...(read more)

Grenache, Carignan & Merlot Super bright fruit, sweet notes or redcurrants and bright strawberry, light and fruity.

A lightish, juicy Syrah in the aromatic Northern Rhône style which captures the peppery precision of Syrah from the north.

Mulberry, damson, perfumed, herbs, spice, raspberry, dark chocolate. fresh and bright in the mouth, succulent, berry fruits, aromatic and delicious ripe tannic pull.

2022 Antigmanes Cotes du Rhone 80 Grenache 20 Syrah A noticeable jump in colour, slightly closed on the nose - the wines has structure, lots of spice and red fruits, lots of tannin, needs a little bottle time, but will b...(read more)

Deeper more rugged profile, blackberry, raspberry, grip and structure from the ripe tannins overlaid with dark fruit profile, Myrtle, damson, mulberry, blackberry, underlying spice and just a hint of liquorice.

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.

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

Although similar in style to the Rasteau, the 2021 Roaix possibly has a little more complexity with a touch of spice to the fruit. A blend of 50% Grenache 40% Syrah & 10% Mourvedre, and all aged in concrete too. I re...(read more)

Soft and light in colour, bright red fruits on the nose, nice & attractive with light notes of red cherry and raspberry and a touch of fruit sweetness, easy and charming, a perfect summer red.