The Rhone Alone Dozen
Two bottles each of six top Rhone wines from our best growers. Two whites and four reds - all ready to go now but with cellaring potential for the two Amadieu Cairannes. A great case to drink some now, some later.
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Domaine des Garriguettes, Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Fleur de Lune, 2024
A blend of approximately 50% Clairette, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Viognier, with about 20% of the wine rounded in old oak barrels, this is a fresh and vibrant Côtes du Rhône. Fantastic balance of ripe stone fruit and racy, citric acidity. Vital and energetic with true clarity of flavour. 13%. Now-2027.
Lying just to the east of Avignon is the “other” Châteauneuf – the village of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne which in large part shares a similar terroir to its more famous and...
ColourWhite
RegionRhone
Sub RegionRhone
GrowerDomaine des Garriguettes
Grape VarietyClairette, Grenache Blanc & Viognier
Vintage2024
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodBiodynamic
CodeGAR624
Viognier
Viognier
Characteristics
- Fickle grape to grow, subject to problems in the flowering and setting of fruit
- Best picked late and fully ripe, with high alcohol, at least 13.5 degree
- ...but can be too fat and overblown if grown in too hot temperatures
- Very aromatic, with scents of apricot and...
Amadieu, Cairanne Blanc, Haut de Beauregard, 2022
Roussanne, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Viognier, barrel fermented and aged in a mix of old oak and clay amphorae. Has the presence of a top white Châteauneuf-du-Pape: opulent and powerful. Ripe stone fruit, with baked apples and a hint of dried orange peel balanced by subtly spiced oak. Structured and serious, this is a wine for fine seafood dishes. Now - 2029.
ColourWhite
RegionRhone
Sub RegionNorthern Rhone
GrowerDomaine des Amadieu
Grape VarietyWhite blend
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodBiodynamic
CodeAMB622
Les Vignerons d’Estezargues, Cuvee des Galets, Cotes du Rhone, 2022
This is the 19th consecutive vintage we have shipped of this deliciously fruity Côtes du Rhône, from this unfailingly reliable co-operative of just ten growers between Avignon and Nîmes. All wines here are from sustainably or organically farmed grapes, made naturally (i.e. without any additives bar the merest bit of sulphur to ensure stability) and bottled unfiltered.
A paint-by-numbers Côtes du Rhône that works every time. Dry but juicy raspberry fruit with notes of Christmas...
ColourRed
RegionRhone
Sub RegionSouthern Rhône
VillageCôtes du Rhône
GrowerLes Vignerons d’Estézargues
Grape VarietyGrenache, Cinsault & Syrah
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeESZ122
Les Vignerons d’Estézargues
Rhone, France
This small co-operative, in a little village in the Gard, just west of Avignon, is now getting more attention here because oenologist Denis Deschamps makes "natural" wines, i.e. without adding any sulphur (or anything else) during winemaking.
We find this mildly amusing: we have been quietly shipping decent volumes of these delicious, forward-fruited,...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Domaine des Garriguettes, Cotes du Rhone Rouge, Le Beret Bleu, 2024
Young Sébastien Clement now runs this family domaine in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, having gained experience in the northern Rhône, Portugal and Australia. 100% Cinsault – which as far as we know isn’t technically allowed for a wine labelled as Côtes du Rhône! Very pure on the nose with pretty, perfumed raspberry fruit alongside some floral notes. The palate follows through with just crushed cherry and red berry galore. The 12% alcohol is remarkably low for this part of France too. Now...
ColourRed
RegionRhone
Sub RegionRhone
GrowerDomaine des Garriguettes
Grape VarietyCinsault
Vintage2023
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodBiodynamic
CodeGAR224
Domaine des Espiers, Cotes du Rhone, 2023
60% Grenache with 20% of each of Mourvèdre and Syrah, all in concrete only. “Vin Biologique et Nature” it says on the back label, emphasising Philippe Cartoux’s commitment to reducing sulphur in his wines. Classic, hearty, black-fruited and savoury CdR from densely planted, low yielding vines around Vacqueyras and Gigondas. Power but not without elegance. Now-2029
ColourRed
RegionRhone
GrowerEspiers
Grape VarietyGrenache Noir
Vintage2023
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeESP123
Amadieu, Cairanne, Vieilles Vignes, 2022
From 60 year old vines of 40% Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre & Carignan. Organic and biodynamically farmed, about 15% goes into barrels. The 2020 vintage was stunning and this is a more than worthy successor. Beautiful, inviting nose that draws you in. Deep and spicy on the palate with mouth-watering red berry fruit enhanced with a few twists of the black pepper mill. Very vibrant and energetic with very fine tannins and an impressively long finish. Chapeau. Now - 2030.
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ColourRed
RegionRhone
Sub RegionSouthern Rhone
GrowerDomaine des Amadieu
Grape VarietyGrenache blend
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodBiodynamic
CodeAMB322
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The Rhone Alone Dozen
Two bottles each of six top Rhone wines from our best growers. Two whites and four reds - all ready to go now but with cellaring potential for the two Amadieu Cairannes. A great case to drink some now, some later.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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