Rhone, France

From Caustaud-Maurins 17ha property within the village of Beaumes de Venise, a lovely wine with delicate almond and apricot flavours.

From a top property, a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre in a stunning vintage. Earthy, rustic old fashioned Rhone with a porty, ripe fruit and wild herb character.

Les Six is a blend of six different grape varieties. Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Carignan, Counoise and Cinsault. Full-flavoured and complex with the typical freshness and elegance coming from our hillside vineyards, layers of fruit are interwoven and underpinned by a plush texture and supple tannins which propel the scents and flavours of peppery red and black fruits to a vibrant, expressive finish.

A serious and complex wine that is rich, intense and drenched in dark red fruits. With morello cherry and a touch of sweet spice on the nose, ripe berry, liquorice, chocolate, summer pudding and a hint of cinnamon spice on the palate, this wine is full flavoured and smooth with supple tannins.

Andre Romero has been described as the superstar of Rasteau by Robert Parker. A classic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre it has a deep, rich, porgy nose with a dense, weighty palate of dark, gamey fruit.

The domaine of Roger Sabon is as highly rated as any in the Rhone. Sourced from hillside vineyards around the village of Roquemaure it is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre and Carignan. A scented, spicy red fruit nose with a palate of rich fruit with balance and texture.

Nose of laurel, rosemary and something fresh, almost thyme, then an explosion of black fruits (blackberry, candied cherry). Light oak adds a perfect complexity. The mouth is powerful, bulky. It is nicely tannic but the tannins are a well coated relief.

A wonderful example of Viognier from a top producer that beats many a Codnrieu. A scented nose and a fine palate of peach, apricot and balanced acidity.

Domaine Fayolle is a domaine with a growing reputation. Les Pontaix is 100% Marsaanne, with 20% into barrique. A clean, fresh, citrus nose is balanced with a rich palate of nutty and honeyed fruit. Was - £28.00
Now - £23.80

From the excellent winemaking duo of Florent and Damian Burle, Les Fouilles is a rich, dark and spicy blend of Grenache and Syrah. Drinking beautifully now, but has years of ageing potential.