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
Stock: 1 in Stock

Chateauneuf-du-Pape- Chante le Merle
Vieilles Vignes
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

Alain Jaume Le Miocene 2013 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
Magnum Bottle (150cl)

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
Stock: 2 in Stock

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
Stock: 3 in Stock

Domaine Bois de Boursan, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Felix

2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Cuvée Félix” – Domaine Bois de Boursan

A rich and expressive cuvée from Domaine Bois de Boursan, produced in one of the Southern Rhône’s most celebrated vintages and now showing impressive depth with the benefit of bottle age.

Tasting Note
An opulent and inviting nose of ripe blackberry, damson and cherry, layered with notes of sweet spice, liquorice, garrigue and a hint of leather. The palate is full-bodied and generous, with a velvety texture and well-integrated tannins. Concentrated dark fruit flavours are balanced by savoury herbal nuances and a touch of pepper, leading to a long, warm and satisfying finish. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vignobles Mayard, Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau de Ma Mère, 2005

2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape “La Crau de Ma Mère” – Vignobles Mayard
A superb single-vineyard cuvée from Vignobles Mayard, sourced from the renowned La Crau plateau, and now showing the depth and refinement of a great Rhône vintage with extended bottle age.
Tasting Note
The nose is rich and expressive, offering layers of ripe blackberry, plum and kirsch, intertwined with notes of garrigue, liquorice, spice and a touch of leather. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful yet beautifully integrated, with fine, resolved tannins supporting concentrated dark fruit and savoury complexity. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

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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Price: £89.95
Stock: 2 in Stock

Tardieu-Laurent, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes – Tardieu-Laurent

A beautifully mature example from Tardieu-Laurent, crafted from old vines and now showing the full complexity that the 2001 vintage has to offer.

Tasting Note
An elegant and fully evolved nose of dried cherry, fig and plum, layered with notes of leather, tobacco and wild herbs. On the palate, the wine is smooth and harmonious, with softened tannins and a silky texture. Flavours of stewed red fruits, spice and earthy nuances unfold with balance, leading to a long, savoury finish with lingering warmth and gentle rustic character. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

Perrin Freres

Crozes-Hermitage 1999, Perrin Frères

A mature Northern Rhône Syrah now showing the graceful evolution that comes with over two decades in bottle. The colour has softened to a brick-edged ruby, a clear sign of its development and readiness to drink.

The nose is complex and savoury, opening with dried black fruits, leather and cedar, followed by classic Syrah notes of black olive, cracked pepper and smoked meat. With time in the glass, additional layers emerge — dried herbs, earthy undertones and a touch of spice, giving the wine real depth and character.

On the palate, the wine is smooth and fully integrated, with softened tannins and a medium-bodied structure. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Perrin Freres

Gigondas 1998, Perrin Frères
A beautifully mature Southern Rhône red, now fully evolved and offering the rich, savoury complexity that comes with extended bottle age. The colour has softened to a deep garnet with brick tones at the rim, reflecting its maturity.
The nose is warm and expressive, with aromas of dried red and black fruits — fig, prune and cherry — layered with notes of leather, spice and garrigue. Hints of dried herbs, pepper, and a touch of earthy sweetness add further depth and character.
On the palate, the wine is smooth and rounded, with fully integrated tannins and a generous, medium to full-bodied structure. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

Chateau Mont Redon

The 1989 Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a magnificent example of mature Southern Rhône from one of the appellation's most respected estates. Produced during an outstanding vintage, this wine has benefited from decades of bottle ageing, developing remarkable complexity while retaining the richness and structure that have made Châteauneuf-du-Pape one of France's most celebrated wine regions. Mature bottles from this era are increasingly rare and highly sought after by collectors and Rhône enthusiasts alike.

Château Mont-Redon is one of the largest and most historic estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a winemaking heritage dating back to the nineteenth century. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Gour de Chaule

This distinguished 1985 Gigondas from Domaine du Gour de Chaulé is a fine example of a traditional, family-run Southern Rhône estate. Known for its artisanal approach and old-vine Grenache, the domaine produces structured, soulful wines that age with grace. The 1985 vintage, one of the finest of the decade in the Rhône Valley, gave wines of balance, ripe fruit, and longevity—qualities that still shine nearly forty years on.


Tasting Notes
Brick-red with an amber rim, this mature Gigondas opens with complex aromas of dried cherries, figs, garrigue herbs, and leather, laced with notes of cedar, spice, and truffle. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 6 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vins de Proprietaire

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: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

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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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

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
Stock: 1 in Stock

Union Vignerons du Beaujolais

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
Stock: 2 in Stock

Domaine Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau", Rhone

The 2006 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a wine that will reward careful attention, both in serving and pairing, delivering a memorable experience with every sip.

The 2006 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a highly regarded wine from the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation in the Southern Rhône Valley, France. Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most well-known producers in the region, and the "La Crau" vineyard is their flagship site, located on a stony plateau that gives the wine its distinctive character.

Tasting Notes: The 2006 Vieux Télégraphe "La Crau" is a blend: Primarily Grenache, with smaller amounts of Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. …
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Price: £89.00
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Vieille Julienne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2004

The 2004 Domaine de la Vieille Julienne Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a wine from one of the region's most highly regarded producers, known for their meticulous viticulture and focus on purity and terroir. Vieille Julienne produces wines that are both powerful and refined, with excellent aging potential.

Vintage Overview
2004 Rhône Vintage: A classic vintage with balanced conditions, marked by a warm growing season and occasional rain. The wines from this year are known for their elegance, moderate ripeness, and vibrant acidity. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2004 is celebrated for producing traditional-style wines with excellent balance and aromatic complexity. …
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Price: £59.95
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Domaine du Cayron, Michel Faraud

This rare 1986 Gigondas from Domaine du Cayron, crafted by Michel Faraud, is a fine example of old-vine Southern Rhône winemaking. Domaine du Cayron, a historic family estate, is renowned for producing traditional, age-worthy Gigondas wines from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre grown on limestone and clay soils at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail.


Tasting Notes
Brick-garnet in colour with a tawny rim, this 1986 Gigondas opens with evolved aromas of dried red berries, leather, garrigue herbs, and cedar, alongside earthy notes of truffle and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, showing resolved tannins and flavours of dried cherry, spice, and savoury game. …
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Price: £69.95
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Domaine de Beaurenard

Domaine de Beaurenard is a southern Rhône wine estate with a lengthy family history. It is primarily known for its red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines which comprise all of the allowable 13 grape varieties but is predominantly made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The domaine has been family-owned and operated for the last seven generations and is mentioned in records as far back as 1695, when it was known as 'Bois Renard'. This name is now given to Beaurenard's top wines – small-production Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines in both red and white expressions, made from parcels of the estate's oldest vines. …
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Price: £119.00
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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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Price: £89.95
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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
Stock: Out of Stock