Red Wines

We offer more red wine than white on our website… Well, there is a view that a meal without red wine is like a day without sunshine…

As a general rule red grape varieties tend to perform at their best in warmer temperatures than white. So whilst one could argue that the very greatest reds of the world come from marginal zones where the local vines need to be coaxed to full ripeness - for example Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux, Pinot Noir in Burgundy and Syrah in the northern Rhône - there is abundant decent red wine available now from countries or regions enjoying a Mediterranean climate; in particular the south of France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, California, etc.

While certain grape varieties are associated with particular countries or regions (for example Sangiovese with central Italy, Tempranillo with Spain, Malbec with Argentina, Carmenère with Chile, the home-grown Pinotage with South Africa, Zinfandel with California), it is the varieties best known for making top French wine - Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, Syrah (Shiraz), Pinot Noir, and, to a lesser extent, Grenache and Mourvèdre - which have been widely planted all over the new world.

A word about ripeness, alcohol levels and climate change. Red wines, even more than white, are becoming more alcoholic. This is as a result of a number of different factors working together. First, consumers now seek riper wines - wines made from grapes which are picked properly ripe, with higher sugar levels which, once fermented out, become higher alcohol levels. (My theory as to why riper wines are so much more popular is related to us having become accustomed to higher sugar levels in a modern diet). Better management of the vines (in particular the "canopy" of the leaves) and more sophisticated weather forecasting has enabled growers to ripen their grapes better and pick at the right moment.

And on top of that is climate change. Thirty years ago reds from Bordeaux used to be bottled at 12-12.5%; since the hot 2009 vintage most examples show 13-14.5%, and some wines actually contain over 15% of alcohol.

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Monier-Perréol, St Joseph, Terre Blanche, 2019

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Monier-Perréol, St Joseph, Terre Blanche, 2019

The low-yielding production of Terre Blanche (40% new oak, "chauffe moyenne" - medium...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV14%

Bottle75cl

CodeMOP119

GrapeSyrah

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Domaine Jean Guiton, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Les Vergelesses 2020

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Domaine Jean Guiton, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru, Les Vergelesses 2020

Guillaume’s stand-out wine, from a super site and very old vines. Aromatic, black fruit with...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV 13.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeGUI020

GrapePinot Noir

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Huber-Verdereau, Monthelie, La Combe Danay,  2020

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Huber-Verdereau, Monthelie, La Combe Danay, 2020

From vines planted in 1981; and at around 280m. of elevation the plot is quite exposed, so a...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV 13%

Bottle75

CodeHUB620

GrapePinot Noir

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Lequin-Colin, Santenay Rouge, 1er Cru La Comme, 2020

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Lequin-Colin, Santenay Rouge, 1er Cru La Comme, 2020

From a very well-sited south-east facing 1er Cru on the border with Chassagne- Montrachet....

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV 13.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeLEQ720

GrapePinot Noir

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Domain Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, Burgundy 2019

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Domain Jean Guiton, Savigny Les Beaune, Burgundy 2019

From plots in Les Saucours and Les Fourneaux. Aged in oak for 12 months, 20% new. Again, quite...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV12.5%

Bottle75

CodeGUI219

GrapePinot Noir

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Monier-Perréol, St Joseph Rouge, 2019

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Monier-Perréol, St Joseph Rouge, 2019

The straight Saint Joseph, 100% Syrah, comes from 30 year old vines near the cellar and goes...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionRhone

ColourRed

ABV14.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeMOP519

GrapeSyrah

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Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Rouge MAGNUM, Burgundy 2019

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Agnes Paquet, Auxey-Duresses Rouge MAGNUM, Burgundy 2019

From two parcels, one of 50 years of age and one planted in 2000. Matured in oak for 12 months,...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle150cl

CodePAQ919

GrapePinot Noir

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Domaine des Fees, Côtes du Rhône, 2021

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Domaine des Fees, Côtes du Rhône, 2021

The Domaine of the Fairies! Certified organic, crafted at this brilliant co-operative focused...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionCotes du Rhone

ColourRed

ABV14.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeFEE121

GrapeGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre

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MAGNUM Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru, Les Cazetiers 2018

Barrel sample. Mid crimson. Dark-red fruit with some peppery oak spice (approximately 50% new...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionBurgundy

ColourRed

ABV13%

Magnum75cl

CodeFAJ718MAG

GrapePinot Noir

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Domaine de Cazaban, Jours de Vigne, IGP Pays d'Aude, 2021

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Domaine de Cazaban, Jours de Vigne, IGP Pays d'Aude, 2021

From halves of Grenache Noir and Carignan. Light, airy wine, wild strawberry and cherry-scented...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV12.5%

Bottle75cl

CodeCAZ121

GrapeGrenache Noir & Carignan

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Domaine de Cazaban, Parti Pris, IGP Pays d'Aude, 2021

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Domaine de Cazaban, Parti Pris, IGP Pays d'Aude, 2021

Parti Pris translates as bias. OK, we are biased towards Pinot Noir here, with our shipments of...

Style

Light > Full

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV13%

Bottle75cl

CodeCAZ421

GrapePinot Noir

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L’Estabel, Languedoc-Cabrières, Grande Cuvee Comtesse Rouge, 2022

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L’Estabel, Languedoc-Cabrières, Grande Cuvee Comtesse Rouge, 2022

This is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan. The warmth of the vintage really shines...

Style

Light > Full

OriginFrance

RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon

ColourRed

ABV14%

Bottle75cl

CodeLES622

GrapeGrenache & Syrah

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