Rhone, France

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.

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.

One of the best Crozes Hermitage we have ever tasted. A lovely, refined, fragrant and aromatic nose is followed by a beautifully balanced palate

Based in the village of Chavanay, Phillipe and Lionel Faury produce excellent wine. La Gloriette comes from 35yr old vines of 100% Syrah with a small amount of wood ageing. A deep, spicy nose with a textured, succulent palate.

The Bruniers are one of the foremost names in the Rhone and they purchased Les Pallieres in 1998. A Blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Mouvedre and 5% Clairette from high terraces. Stunning, dense, spicy, powerful Rhone.

We have long admired the wines of Chabonniere, a rich and succulent style! A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre with rich, dense fruit, spice and weight.

An excellent chateau in an excellent vintage, makes for an excellent wine. Deep, dark, gamey nose with superb, deep, cakey palate of ripe fruit and texture.

Telegramme is a blend of mostly Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault sourced from young vines of Vieux Telegraphe and domaine La Roquette. The result is an early drinking wine of vibrant cherry fruit.

The Montez family produces fine Cote Rotie from the Cote Blonde. Syrah and Viognier cofermented produces a brilliant, fragrance, with a rich, ripe, dark palate of succulent, savoury fruit.

Bernard Faurie's wonderful Hermitage is recommended by Hugh Johnson for the purity of its fruit. 100% Syrah on granite, with magical fruit and savoury nuances.