Rhone Region Report

Crozes-Hermitage “Les Fées Brunes”- Syrah
** 91 Points- Wine Enthusiast **

The 2021 Jean-Luc Colombo Crozes-Hermitage “Les Fées Brunes” is a Syrah from France's Northern Rhône, showcasing the region's elegance and depth.

Aroma: The nose opens with floral notes—white, yellow, and violet flowers—followed by fresh red cherries and white peppercorns.
Palate: On the palate, it presents a dark-fruited profile with flavors of blackberry and black cherry, accompanied by a mineral undertone and finishing with black peppercorn.
This wine is full-bodied yet elegant, with well-integrated tannins and a long, smooth finish.


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Price: £32.95
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape- Chante le Merle
Vieilles Vignes
Magnum 1.5L

2015 Châteauneuf-du-Pape ‘Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes’ is a powerful yet refined expression of old-vine Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre from Domaine de la Charbonnière. Sourced from low-yielding parcels averaging over 70 years in age, this cuvée is the domaine’s most prestigious offering—crafted only in vintages that allow the full complexity of its ancient vines to shine. The 2015 vintage is exceptional, with warm growing conditions delivering concentration, structure, and ripe tannins.

In the glass, the wine shows a deep garnet hue with crimson highlights. The nose is intense and perfumed, layered with black cherry, crushed raspberry, liquorice, garrigue herbs, and hints of leather and smoked meat. …
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Price: £119.00
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Alain Jaume Le Miocene 2013 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Magnum 1.5L

2013 Alain Jaume ‘Le Miocène’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape in magnum format is a superb showcase of traditional southern Rhône winemaking. Named after the Miocene epoch, when the region’s ancient soils were formed, this wine comes from old vines rooted in the galet-strewn vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Crafted primarily from Grenache, with supporting Syrah and Mourvèdre, it reflects both the complexity of terroir and the Jaume family’s deep experience in Rhône viticulture.

The 2013 vintage offers a medium-bodied, elegant style. In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby colour with a slightly bricked rim, hinting at graceful evolution. …
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Price: £119.00
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Domaine Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau", Rhone
Stained labels

The 2010 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a benchmark Châteauneuf-du-Pape that exemplifies the strength of a great vintage and the character of one of the region’s most iconic terroirs. Sourced from the stony plateau of La Crau, this wine is a traditional blend dominated by Grenache, with Mourvèdre and Syrah playing supporting roles. The vintage itself was outstanding in the Southern Rhône, marked by ideal ripening conditions that produced wines with both power and balance.

On the nose, the 2010 vintage delivers a complex and expressive bouquet. Aromas of ripe red berries, black cherries, and crushed herbs mingle with earthy tones of leather, dried flowers, and pepper. …
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Price: £89.95
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Domaine Vieux Telegraphe La Crau, Rhone

Strong wine here, this beautiful 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape wine reveals ample ripe dark red fruits, spice, garrigue, jam and kirsch. The wine is rich, round and full bodied, leaving with a finish packed with fresh red and black cherries.
***93 Points- Wine Cellar Insider***
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Price: £89.95
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Villard, Côte Rôtie Le Gallet Blanc

The 2007 Villard Côte-Rôtie Le Gallet Blanc is a wine from François Villard, a respected producer in the Northern Rhône known for crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines. Le Gallet Blanc is a tribute to the region’s schist-rich soils and typically showcases the elegance and complexity of Côte-Rôtie.

Vintage Overview
2007 Rhône Vintage: A warm and consistent growing season produced ripe, approachable wines with rich fruit, velvety tannins, and balanced acidity. Côte-Rôtie wines from this vintage often display a combination of opulence and freshness, making them appealing both in their youth and with age. …
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Price: £59.95
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Delas, Côte Rôtie, La Landonne

The 2006 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne comes from another vintage that showcases the elegant and structured side of Northern Rhône wines. Here's an overview of what to expect from this wine and the vintage:

Vintage Overview:
2006 Rhône Vintage: A year characterized by a relatively warm growing season but with enough balance to maintain acidity and freshness. It followed the more challenging 2005 vintage, offering wines with approachable fruit and slightly less tannic intensity, making them more accessible earlier while still aging gracefully.
Côte-Rôtie in 2006: Wines from this year tend to strike a balance between ripeness and structure, …
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Price: £159.00
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Delas, Côte Rôtie, La Landonne

The 2004 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne is a wine from one of the most prestigious appellations in the Northern Rhône region of France. Côte-Rôtie is renowned for its Syrah-based wines, which are often co-fermented with a small amount of Viognier (though La Landonne is typically 100% Syrah).

Here’s a breakdown of what you might expect from this wine:

Vintage Overview:
2004 Rhône Vintage: A cooler vintage with relatively high acidity and moderate ripeness. Wines from 2004 often display finesse, elegance, and a focus on aromatic complexity rather than sheer power.
Côte-Rôtie in 2004: Wines from this year tend to lean towards the classic style with vibrant fruit, peppery spice, and good aging potential. …
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Moillard

Now entering its fifth decade, a mature Crozes‑Hermitage Moillard typically presents a pale garnet hue with tawny edges. Expect secondary and tertiary aromas—perhaps subtle autumnal notes like dried cherry, forest floor, leather, and earth. On the palate: medium-bodied, with softened tannins and delicate fruit flavors. The character is likely gentle, savoury, and nuanced—charming in its nostalgic authenticity, rather than a tour de force.
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Price: £129.00
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Vins de Proprietaire

A mature and traditional example from the Southern Rhône, this wine displays a brick-garnet hue with a fading rim. The nose offers tertiary aromas of dried red fruits, leather, tobacco leaf, and earthy undergrowth, with subtle hints of spice and old wood. The palate is delicate and fully evolved, showing mellow fruit, soft acidity, and gentle tannins leading to a dry, savoury finish.
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Leon Rigault

Côtes du Rhône is a huge appellation in the south of France encompassing 40,300 ha. Plenty of white and rosé wine is produced in Côtes du Rhône but there can be no doubt that red is king. Usually Grenache will dominate the blend (except in the north where Syrah is allowed to be top dog, but these wines are relatively few) and is normally partnered with Syrah and/or Mourvèdre but a further 18 varieties are also permitted! A cheerful example might be light, soft, fruity and easy-drinking, while the finest examples may be full-bodied, concentrated, intense, spicy and ageworthy. But what they all invariably have in common is a fabulous sense of place and lashings of personality and character. …
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Price: £89.00
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Chateau des Fines Roches

Château des Fines Roches, 1966

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

The 1966 vintage in the Southern Rhône produced wines of classical structure and steady ripening, shaped by warm Mediterranean conditions and the region’s distinctive galet-strewn vineyards. During this period, Châteauneuf-du-Pape was crafted in a firmly traditional style — Grenache-led blends aged in large old foudres, designed for gradual evolution rather than immediate richness. Château des Fines Roches, overlooking the appellation from its distinctive château, has long been associated with structured, terroir-driven wines capable of extended bottle ageing. …
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Price: £195.00
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Blaceret Selection Beaujolaise

Côtes du Rhône is a huge appellation in the south of France encompassing 40,300 ha. Plenty of white and rosé wine is produced in Côtes du Rhône but there can be no doubt that red is king. Usually Grenache will dominate the blend (except in the north where Syrah is allowed to be top dog, but these wines are relatively few) and is normally partnered with Syrah and/or Mourvèdre but a further 18 varieties are also permitted! A cheerful example might be light, soft, fruity and easy-drinking, while the finest examples may be full-bodied, concentrated, intense, spicy and ageworthy. But what they all invariably have in common is a fabulous sense of place and lashings of personality and character. …
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Price: £139.00
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Chateau de Beaucastel

Medium to deep garnet colour. Pretty perfume of freshly crushed raspberries / blackberries with nuances of wet leaves, cinnamon and white pepper. The medium to full bodied palate provides a good concentration of juicy berry fruit countered by medium to high acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins. Wonderfully balanced. Long finish.


Its dense plum/ruby/purple colour is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin. …
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Price: £119.00
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La Crau Vieux Télégraphe, Rhone

The 2004 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau", from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is a classic vintage from this esteemed Southern Rhône producer. The 2004 vintage, while not as powerful as some other years, is widely regarded for producing elegant, balanced wines with good aging potential and a focus on purity and finesse.

Vintage Overview
2004 Rhône Vintage: The vintage experienced a warm growing season with occasional rainfall, resulting in wines with moderate ripeness, vibrant acidity, and polished tannins. Southern Rhône wines from 2004 are often praised for their balance and traditional style, with an emphasis on elegance over sheer power. …
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Price: £99.00
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Clos des Papes

2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape

96 points Wine Spectator
Outer quote mark Amazingly refined, with a pure, silky current of raspberry ganache and cassis flavors that glides along supple tannins. Hints of mocha, mineral and garrigue check in on the long, pure finish. Has serious structure for the long haul. All about balance and finesse. Drink now through 2030. *Highly Recommended, #11 Top 100 Wines of 2006* (JM) Inner quote mark (11/2006)
95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark The 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape has drunk well for most of its life and has tons of charm. …
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Price: £89.95
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Jean Astier

The 1982 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape was marked by a warm, ripe growing season—yielding wines that were generous and approachable early on, yet capable of graceful aging. After more than four decades in bottle, this wine offers a deeply gratifying glimpse into the matured, old-school style of Southern Rhône winemaking.


This 1982 Jean Astier Châteauneuf-du-Pape pours with a deep garnet core and gently brick-tinged edges. The nose unfolds with heady aromas of dried cherry, leather, baked herbs, and incense. On the palate, it presents lifted, nuanced fruit—think stewed plum and fig—woven together with tobacco, Provençal garrigue, and a hint of gamey complexity. …
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Le Caveaux Rhodanieus

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 1976 – Le Caveaux Rhodanieus

The 1976 vintage in the Southern Rhône delivered wines of classic structure and understated ripeness, shaped by warm, Mediterranean conditions tempered by the region’s unique terroir of galets roulés and sandy soils. In this era, producers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape favoured a traditional approach, allowing their Grenache-based blends to age patiently in large foudre and to develop slowly in bottle. Le Caveaux Rhodanieus, a name associated with the region’s cellar-based bottlings of the period, represents that steady, understated school of Rhôdanien winemaking, where finesse and harmony were prized over showy fruit. …
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Price: £149.00
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Patriarche Pere & Fils

The red wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape blossom and reach their prime between their third and fifth year, but their potential for aging is over ten years and more according to the vintage and storage conditions. Their color changes from intense garnet-purple in the early years to ruby after some cellaring. These wines are structured, with powerful and complex aromas of ripe fruit, mushrooms, truffles, underbrush, spicy notes, and wild animals.
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Price: £169.00
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