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-Rôtie, Hermitage, 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.
Rhône
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Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.Inc. VAT£121.73 -
(6x75cl) 2017Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.Inc. VAT£257.60 -
Vinous (92)
Dark violet. Ripe dark fruits, pungent flowers, smoked meat and a peppery nuance on the fragrant nose. Offers concentrated cassis and bitter cherry flavors that take on licorice and smoky mineral accents with aeration. Dusty tannins add subtle grip to a long, smoky finish that echoes the peppery note.Inc. VAT£114.53 -
Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.Inc. VAT£100.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.Inc. VAT£630.16 -
The Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 is a mesmerising testament to Xavier Gerard's dedication to viticulture and his profound understanding of the region's distinctive terroir. From the steep, terraced vineyards of Northern Rhône, this gracefully balanced Syrah embodies impeccable finesse, cultural heritage, and artisanal craft. Each grape is hand-selected and fermented with indigenous yeasts, preserving the unique characteristics of its prized appellations, Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. Post-fermentation, the wine matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, tempering its inherent power to delicate roundness.
This exemplary Rhône River Valley ambassador boasts an intense bouquet of black fruit, violet perfumes, and convergent spices. On the palate, expect an enchanting display of supple tannins, ample acidity, and opulent black fruit flavours harmoniously culminating in a rich, enduring finish. Simply put, the Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 captures the quintessence of French wine sophistication that discerning connoisseurs will undoubtedly appreciate.
Inc. VAT£264.80 -
The Xavier Gerard Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed Domaine nestled in the heart of the Northern Rhône. Crafted predominantly from Syrah grapes meticulously cultivated in the Blanchard vineyard, this vintage showcases the region’s signature elegance and depth. Xavier Gerard employs traditional vinification techniques, including hand harvesting and fermentation in open-top stainless steel vats, to preserve the wine’s vibrant character and complex aromas. Aging occurs in French oak barrels, allowing subtle integration of tannins and the development of nuanced flavours. The 2019 harvest benefitted from optimal climatic conditions, resulting in a wine with intense dark fruit notes, peppery spice, and a refined mineral backbone. Balanced and velvety on the palate, the Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 offers a lingering finish, reflecting Xavier Gerard’s dedication to quality and terroir expression. An exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking a distinguished and harmonious Rhône Burgundy wine.
Inc. VAT£97.73 -
Inc. VAT£323.95 -
(12x75cl) NVInc. VAT£346.01 -
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Blended in 2010 and bottle in 2019, aged in barrels always submerged in wine, the 2001 Châteauneuf Du Pape Ange sports a still youthful ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of cured meats, ground pepper, tobacco, white truffle, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's multi-dimensional, layered, and elegant, with a Bonneau-like complexity and style. This is a thrilling wine.Inc. VAT£1,259.98 -
(6x75cl) NVWine Advocate (94)
The NV Côtes du Rhône S.M. is thrilling stuff. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged half in concrete and half in barrel, it offers a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent style to go with overflowing notes of plum and darker fruits, licorice and violets. Gorgeous on all counts, it’s a shockingly good Côtes du Rhône to drink over the coming 4-6 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see it last even longer.Inc. VAT£260.75 -
(12x75cl) 2016Inc. VAT£291.12 -
Inc. VAT£212.00 -
(12x75cl) 2015Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.Inc. VAT£956.81 -
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.Inc. VAT£526.40 -
(6x150cl) 2015
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.Inc. VAT£989.21 -
Decanter (96)
Glass-staining purple colour. Incredibly powerful with searching perfume, leaf tea and glove leather behind the intense black fruits. Very fine and deep, perhaps just a touch too high in alcohol, a little overextracted. Phenomenal concentration and length however. A growling, brooding power, this could only be Hermitage. From vines of nearly 50 years of age grown organically on lieux-dits Beaumes and Péléat, matured in demi-muids with malolactic fermentation in barrel.Inc. VAT£449.60 -
Vinous (94)
Translucent yellow. A powerful, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh orchard, pit fruits, succulent herbs and pungent flowers, along with a building mineral element. Stains the palate with juicy pear, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that are sharpened by a gingery flourish. Shows excellent clarity on a very long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes.Inc. VAT£155.15 -
(12x75cl) 2009Vinous (92-94)
#1) from old vines in Combard-Mollard: Deeply pitched aromas of cassis and blueberry, with notes of licorice and dark chocolate. Powerful and structured, with deep dark fruit liqueur flavors and suave florality. #2) from Cote Rozier: Energetic and spicy, with potent red and dark fruit flavors and notes of floral pastille and blood orange. Sweeter and darker with air, with impressive finishing cling and alluring sweetness.Inc. VAT£5,125.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011Experience the exceptional Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011. This French gem originates from the prestigious Rhône Valley, produced by the skilled hands of Yves and his wife Mathilde Gangloff. With a small annual output, this duo's wines are both scarce and highly coveted. 'La Sereine Noire' - 'The Black Queen' - boasts splendid Syrah grapes nurtured on mica-schist soils. Each step of production exudes detailed attention, from manual harvests to fermentation in wooden vats.
Immerse your senses in elegant layers of dark fruit, intertwined with a striking mineral backbone. A decade of maturation enhances the wine's complexity, heightening the interplay between savoury elegance and vibrant acidity. Savour the impeccable balance, silky tannins, and a lengthy finish. Truly, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011 embodies the epitome of artisan winemaking, heralding a wine of extraordinary class.
Inc. VAT£632.30 -
(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (92)
Bright purple. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit and exotic spice qualities, along with suggestions of candied flowers, smoky minerals and olive paste. Stains the palate with sweet boysenberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Shows surprisingly lithe character given its power, and finishes extremely long and sweet; rounded tannins add gentle grip.Inc. VAT£2,355.53 -
Vinous (95)
Brilliant purple. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves, spicecake, potpourri and incense. Densely packed and impressively energetic on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cassis, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors that open up steadily on the back half. The floral and spice notes carry emphatically through the impressively long, youthfully tannic finish, which leaves a smoky mineral flourish behind.Inc. VAT£1,099.60 -
Vinous (97)
Dark violet. Deeply pitched cherry liqueur, blackberry, licorice, olive and incense aromas are complemented by discreet vanilla and woodsmoke flourishes. Showing superb clarity to its lush black and blue fruit, candied violet, fruitcake and savory herb flavors; a peppery nuance lends a spicy lift and bite. Chewy and energetic on the strikingly long finish, which features well-judged tannins and resonating cherry, floral and spice notes.Inc. VAT£304.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019Vinous (97)
Saturated ruby color. Displays an array of ripe black and blue fruit and floral aromas that are accompanied by suggestions of sandalwood, candied flowers and exotic spices. Broad and fleshy but energetic as well, offering palate-staining, spice-accented blueberry, cherry-cola, salty olive and candied violet flavors that show excellent clarity. Lingers with superb tenacity and youthful tannic grip, leaving hints of smoky minerals and dark berry preserves behind.Inc. VAT£455.99
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Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.In Bond£98.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Vinous (93)
Opaque ruby. Smoke-accented dark berry, cherry liqueur and cured meat scents show excellent clarity and a suave floral topnote. Concentrated yet lively blackberry, cherry and spicecake flavors take on violet and olive nuances with air. Finishes with strong, spice-tinged persistence, mounting tannins and a faint touch of smoked meat.In Bond£194.00 -
Vinous (92)
Dark violet. Ripe dark fruits, pungent flowers, smoked meat and a peppery nuance on the fragrant nose. Offers concentrated cassis and bitter cherry flavors that take on licorice and smoky mineral accents with aeration. Dusty tannins add subtle grip to a long, smoky finish that echoes the peppery note.In Bond£92.00 -
Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.In Bond£80.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (93)
Saturated magenta. Displays spice-accented kirsch, blackberry, olive and baking spice aromas, along with suggestions of cured tobacco and olive. Juicy, focused and energetic on the palate, offering appealingly sweet cassis, cherry-cola, licorice and spicecake flavors that steadily deepen through the back half. Smooth, even tannins frame a long, lively finish that's given shape by fine-grained tannins.In Bond£505.15 -
The Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 is a mesmerising testament to Xavier Gerard's dedication to viticulture and his profound understanding of the region's distinctive terroir. From the steep, terraced vineyards of Northern Rhône, this gracefully balanced Syrah embodies impeccable finesse, cultural heritage, and artisanal craft. Each grape is hand-selected and fermented with indigenous yeasts, preserving the unique characteristics of its prized appellations, Côte Brune and Côte Blonde. Post-fermentation, the wine matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, tempering its inherent power to delicate roundness.
This exemplary Rhône River Valley ambassador boasts an intense bouquet of black fruit, violet perfumes, and convergent spices. On the palate, expect an enchanting display of supple tannins, ample acidity, and opulent black fruit flavours harmoniously culminating in a rich, enduring finish. Simply put, the Xavier Gerard Cote Rotie 2020 captures the quintessence of French wine sophistication that discerning connoisseurs will undoubtedly appreciate.
In Bond£200.00 -
The Xavier Gerard Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 epitomises the exquisite craftsmanship of this esteemed Domaine nestled in the heart of the Northern Rhône. Crafted predominantly from Syrah grapes meticulously cultivated in the Blanchard vineyard, this vintage showcases the region’s signature elegance and depth. Xavier Gerard employs traditional vinification techniques, including hand harvesting and fermentation in open-top stainless steel vats, to preserve the wine’s vibrant character and complex aromas. Aging occurs in French oak barrels, allowing subtle integration of tannins and the development of nuanced flavours. The 2019 harvest benefitted from optimal climatic conditions, resulting in a wine with intense dark fruit notes, peppery spice, and a refined mineral backbone. Balanced and velvety on the palate, the Saint Joseph Blanchard 2019 offers a lingering finish, reflecting Xavier Gerard’s dedication to quality and terroir expression. An exceptional choice for connoisseurs seeking a distinguished and harmonious Rhône Burgundy wine.
In Bond£78.00 -
In Bond£230.00
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(12x75cl) NVIn Bond£247.00
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Blended in 2010 and bottle in 2019, aged in barrels always submerged in wine, the 2001 Châteauneuf Du Pape Ange sports a still youthful ruby color as well as a beautiful bouquet of cured meats, ground pepper, tobacco, white truffle, and spice. Rich, medium to full-bodied, and beautifully textured, it's multi-dimensional, layered, and elegant, with a Bonneau-like complexity and style. This is a thrilling wine.In Bond£1,030.00 -
(6x75cl) NV
Wine Advocate (94)
The NV Côtes du Rhône S.M. is thrilling stuff. Made from equal parts Grenache and Syrah and aged half in concrete and half in barrel, it offers a full-bodied, voluptuous and decadent style to go with overflowing notes of plum and darker fruits, licorice and violets. Gorgeous on all counts, it’s a shockingly good Côtes du Rhône to drink over the coming 4-6 years, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see it last even longer.In Bond£198.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016In Bond£204.12
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In Bond£156.00
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(12x75cl) 2015
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.In Bond£756.00 -
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.In Bond£418.00 -
(6x150cl) 2015
Vinous (93-94)
(aged in new demi-muids for a year) Bright purple. A complex, expansive bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, Indian spices, vanilla and olive paste, while an intense mineral overtone adds urgency and lift. In a sappy, penetrating style, showing real depth but vivacity as well. Sweet blueberry, cherry compote and spicecake flavors reveal a core of juicy acidity and pick up a smoky note on the back half. Lingers with outstanding tenacity on the finish, which features supple tannins and a hint of candied licorice.In Bond£783.00 -
Decanter (96)
Glass-staining purple colour. Incredibly powerful with searching perfume, leaf tea and glove leather behind the intense black fruits. Very fine and deep, perhaps just a touch too high in alcohol, a little overextracted. Phenomenal concentration and length however. A growling, brooding power, this could only be Hermitage. From vines of nearly 50 years of age grown organically on lieux-dits Beaumes and Péléat, matured in demi-muids with malolactic fermentation in barrel.In Bond£354.00 -
Vinous (94)
Translucent yellow. A powerful, highly perfumed bouquet evokes fresh orchard, pit fruits, succulent herbs and pungent flowers, along with a building mineral element. Stains the palate with juicy pear, nectarine and Meyer lemon flavors that are sharpened by a gingery flourish. Shows excellent clarity on a very long, penetrating finish that echoes the floral and mineral notes.In Bond£110.00 -
(12x75cl) 2009
Vinous (92-94)
#1) from old vines in Combard-Mollard: Deeply pitched aromas of cassis and blueberry, with notes of licorice and dark chocolate. Powerful and structured, with deep dark fruit liqueur flavors and suave florality. #2) from Cote Rozier: Energetic and spicy, with potent red and dark fruit flavors and notes of floral pastille and blood orange. Sweeter and darker with air, with impressive finishing cling and alluring sweetness.In Bond£4,235.00 -
(1x75cl) 2011
Experience the exceptional Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011. This French gem originates from the prestigious Rhône Valley, produced by the skilled hands of Yves and his wife Mathilde Gangloff. With a small annual output, this duo's wines are both scarce and highly coveted. 'La Sereine Noire' - 'The Black Queen' - boasts splendid Syrah grapes nurtured on mica-schist soils. Each step of production exudes detailed attention, from manual harvests to fermentation in wooden vats.
Immerse your senses in elegant layers of dark fruit, intertwined with a striking mineral backbone. A decade of maturation enhances the wine's complexity, heightening the interplay between savoury elegance and vibrant acidity. Savour the impeccable balance, silky tannins, and a lengthy finish. Truly, the Yves et Mathilde Gangloff Cote Rotie La Sereine Noire 2011 embodies the epitome of artisan winemaking, heralding a wine of extraordinary class.
In Bond£523.71 -
(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (92)
Bright purple. Deep-pitched black and blue fruit and exotic spice qualities, along with suggestions of candied flowers, smoky minerals and olive paste. Stains the palate with sweet boysenberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that deepen steadily on the back half. Shows surprisingly lithe character given its power, and finishes extremely long and sweet; rounded tannins add gentle grip.In Bond£1,942.27 -
Vinous (95)
Brilliant purple. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes black and blue fruit preserves, spicecake, potpourri and incense. Densely packed and impressively energetic on the palate, offering intense blueberry, cassis, cherry liqueur and floral pastille flavors that open up steadily on the back half. The floral and spice notes carry emphatically through the impressively long, youthfully tannic finish, which leaves a smoky mineral flourish behind.In Bond£906.00 -
Vinous (97)
Dark violet. Deeply pitched cherry liqueur, blackberry, licorice, olive and incense aromas are complemented by discreet vanilla and woodsmoke flourishes. Showing superb clarity to its lush black and blue fruit, candied violet, fruitcake and savory herb flavors; a peppery nuance lends a spicy lift and bite. Chewy and energetic on the strikingly long finish, which features well-judged tannins and resonating cherry, floral and spice notes.In Bond£250.00 -
(1x75cl) 2019
Vinous (97)
Saturated ruby color. Displays an array of ripe black and blue fruit and floral aromas that are accompanied by suggestions of sandalwood, candied flowers and exotic spices. Broad and fleshy but energetic as well, offering palate-staining, spice-accented blueberry, cherry-cola, salty olive and candied violet flavors that show excellent clarity. Lingers with superb tenacity and youthful tannic grip, leaving hints of smoky minerals and dark berry preserves behind.In Bond£377.32
