Rhone, France

With attractive, bramble fruit and floral aromas, the palate is up-front and fresh with warm spice and real depth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This is a warm, earthy, southern French wine, with a less-is-more approach to oak. This vintage is soft and developed, drinking wonderfully now but can be enjoyed over the next few years.

Winemaker Eric Monin is an expert of the Rhone. This blend of Grenache and Syrah with oak aging is delicious! Rich, opulent fruit, black pepper and vanilla.

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.