The starting point for the Bott reds, First Flight Syrah in 2021 is an absolute delight, bristling with bright red fruits, soft and very approachable, redcurrant and violets flow nicely with a juicy acidity, very good in...(read more)

This bright, pure Viognier comes from plots high up above Ampuis. It has a freshness to it that is hard to resist. Clearly Viognier, but miles from the heavy, fat peachy style which is all too common here. This is nicely...(read more)

If there was a wine region that is in focus and a region of the moment then St Joseph could lay claim. There are two distinct styles, north & south. The G&J Bott Saint Jospeh Rouge is most definitely the north. 3...(read more)

Another beautifully crafted wine from the Botts. Apricot & peach nectar with white blossom, a hallmark of the vintage, this is blended from 70% Marsanne & 30% Roussanne, all from granite and approx 9 months in Fr...(read more)

Elegant and inviting, with high-pitched steeped plum and cherry flavors and spice cake accents. Shows cracked pepper and crushed iron notes that take the palate on a savory turn, while red fruit glides through the length...(read more)

We really liked this in 2020 and coming in hot on the heels is the 2021. Graeme & Julie like this plot and are excited for the future as well they should be. The 2021 is really bright and expressive on the nose, ther...(read more)

2022 Kāmaka Viognier Seyssuel: Bright aromatics on the nose, lemon notes and a touch of coriander seed too, a hint of blossom and violet notes in the background too, ripe acidity and a mineral core all come together very...(read more)

Classic nose, very precise, bright notes of peach & apricot but with mineral tones too, a touch of floral violets, bright and energetic, saline and concentrated, I really like the style, floral & bright

Shows seductive violet, crushed plum and spice notes that mingle on the palate, grounded by balsamic and olive tapenade. The dry finish, with power that builds, is marked with a dusting of white pepper. Drink now through...(read more)

2021 Cote Rotie This is extremely bright and fresh on the nose, black fruits, raspberry toned, nice weight on the palate vintage considered, a nice depth to the blueberry, dark cherry and spice notes, a touch of tannin a...(read more)

2021 Condrieu Lieu Dit L'Aleau The garden wine, from a tiny plot that Graeme & Julie discovered almost by accident when they realised their garden was in the Condrieu appellation. The other thing of note whilst we ta...(read more)

Granite soils at the northern end of the appellation, 25% whole bunch, natural yeasts. Attractive perfumed style of Saint-Joseph. Rounded and generous on the palate, with good acidity. Full-bodied, quite massy, with text...(read more)