Rhône

The Rhône Valley, located in southeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its diverse terroir, rich history, and dedication to quality winemaking, the Rhône Valley offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's elegance, complexity, and distinctive character.


The Rhône Valley boasts its own iconic vineyards and wineries, including Château de Beaucastel, Domaine Guigal, and Chapoutier, which are celebrated for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's unique terroir and winemaking expertise.


The Rhône Valley is renowned for its red wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Syrah reigns as the dominant grape variety, producing intense and structured wines. Appellations such as Côte-RôtieHermitage, and Cornas are known for their robust and age-worthy reds, often displaying notes of black fruits, spice, and earthiness. Famous vineyards such as La Landonne, La Mouline, and Les Bessards are revered for their exceptional expressions of Syrah.


In the southern Rhône Valley, Grenache takes centre stage, contributing to the region's bold and fruit-forward red blends. The renowned appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous for its rich and full-bodied red wines, often featuring a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. Vineyards like Château de Beaucastel, Clos des Papes, and Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe produce remarkable wines that showcase the region's commitment to excellence.


The Rhône Valley is also celebrated for its white wines, particularly in the northern part of the region. Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne are the key grape varieties, producing aromatic and complex whites. Appellations like Condrieu and Hermitage produce exceptional white wines known for their floral aromas, stone fruit flavors, and vibrant acidity.



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Rhone 2 94 (VN)
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100% roussanne; 50% aged in one-year-old barriques, the rest in cuve. Distinctly green cast to the color. Reticent but spicy aromas of lemon, honey, white flowers, minerals and mint. Lovely subtlety and clarity of flavor; less unctuous and more racy today than the above. Very intensely flavored. Finishes very fine and firm, with no sensation of heat. Unevolved but already quite stylish. This will be superb.
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Rhone 1 87-90 (VN (ST))
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)

Three compnents tasted from barrel. Cinsault: Perfumed strawberry, smoke and game aroma. Intensely flavored, ripe and firm, with good acidity and finesse for '97. Grenache: Deeper red. Spicy cherry aroma. Fairly large-scaled but juicy. Plenty of palate presence. Another sample of grenache, at 15% alcohol: Riper red fruit, smoke and pepper aromas. Fatter and sweeter. Bigger tannic structure but less finesse. Should make a very rich Côtes du Rhône.
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In the realm of exquisite wines, the Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 stands supreme. Produced in the illustrious vineyards of the southern Rhone region, it is a testament to French viticulture's finesse. Made under the expert hands of legendary vintner Emmanuel Reynaud, it combines tradition and innovation to birth excellence. Harvested solely from organic Syrah grapes, the wine is cultivated in famed centenarian vineyards and aged meticulously in old oak casks to enhance its noble character.

The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 captivates with its intense garnet hue, hinting at its distinguished maturity. An aromatic medley of red berries, black pepper, and violets greets the senses, underpinned by a broad-shouldered structure that echoes its fine terroir. With an exceptional length and harmonious balance, each sip is a revelation. Regarded globally as a classic, the Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 is a benchmark example of the Rhone Valley's winemaking prowess.

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Rhone 1 91-93 (VN (ST))
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)

Two component cuvées tasted.Cuvée #1 (20- to 30-year-old vines picked late): Medium red. Explosive aromas of raspberry liqueur, fresh cherry and smoke. Very rich, almost liqueur-like, with hints of leather and game. Impressively ripe and deep. Has sound acidity and a firm tannic underpinning.Cuvée #2 (from a higher percentage of older vines, picked earlier): Deeper red. Much less forthcoming on the nose. More intensely flavored and powerful, with excellent grip and structure for the year. Strong peppery quality in the mouth and on the aftertaste. Tannins are substantial but ripe. A robust sample. The combination of these two cuvées should produce a strong wine.
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Rhone 2 94 (VN)
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£376.80
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Vinous (94)

100% roussanne; 50% aged in one-year-old barriques, the rest in cuve. Distinctly green cast to the color. Reticent but spicy aromas of lemon, honey, white flowers, minerals and mint. Lovely subtlety and clarity of flavor; less unctuous and more racy today than the above. Very intensely flavored. Finishes very fine and firm, with no sensation of heat. Unevolved but already quite stylish. This will be superb.
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Rhone 1 -
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£1,112.40
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Rhone 1 87-90 (VN (ST))
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£6,479.00
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (87-90)

Three compnents tasted from barrel. Cinsault: Perfumed strawberry, smoke and game aroma. Intensely flavored, ripe and firm, with good acidity and finesse for '97. Grenache: Deeper red. Spicy cherry aroma. Fairly large-scaled but juicy. Plenty of palate presence. Another sample of grenache, at 15% alcohol: Riper red fruit, smoke and pepper aromas. Fatter and sweeter. Bigger tannic structure but less finesse. Should make a very rich Côtes du Rhône.
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Rhone 1 -
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£592.00
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In the realm of exquisite wines, the Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 stands supreme. Produced in the illustrious vineyards of the southern Rhone region, it is a testament to French viticulture's finesse. Made under the expert hands of legendary vintner Emmanuel Reynaud, it combines tradition and innovation to birth excellence. Harvested solely from organic Syrah grapes, the wine is cultivated in famed centenarian vineyards and aged meticulously in old oak casks to enhance its noble character.

The Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 captivates with its intense garnet hue, hinting at its distinguished maturity. An aromatic medley of red berries, black pepper, and violets greets the senses, underpinned by a broad-shouldered structure that echoes its fine terroir. With an exceptional length and harmonious balance, each sip is a revelation. Regarded globally as a classic, the Fonsalette Cotes Du Rhone Syrah 1997 is a benchmark example of the Rhone Valley's winemaking prowess.

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Rhone 1 91-93 (VN (ST))
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£1,485.00
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91-93)

Two component cuvées tasted.Cuvée #1 (20- to 30-year-old vines picked late): Medium red. Explosive aromas of raspberry liqueur, fresh cherry and smoke. Very rich, almost liqueur-like, with hints of leather and game. Impressively ripe and deep. Has sound acidity and a firm tannic underpinning.Cuvée #2 (from a higher percentage of older vines, picked earlier): Deeper red. Much less forthcoming on the nose. More intensely flavored and powerful, with excellent grip and structure for the year. Strong peppery quality in the mouth and on the aftertaste. Tannins are substantial but ripe. A robust sample. The combination of these two cuvées should produce a strong wine.
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