Direct from
the Vineyard

"This is one of the best Côtes du Rhône reds I have ever tasted full-flavoured with an elegance and purity that belies its humble appellation. Located in the relatively unknown Laudun district, it is made predominantly from the Grenache grape with a small amount of Syrah and Mourvèdre, which are also used in Châteauneuf-du-Pape; its grander and more expensive neighbour. The 2015 vintage is one of the most successful in the entire Rhône Valley and while it is in perfect form now, will certainly continue to improve for a few more years."

"...I had it marked down for at least twice the price, so classic and sophisticated is it. With intense, ripe, fresh and bitter cherries in the mouth and sweet and savoury spice, its finish goes on and on. It's a cast-iron belter at a derisory price."

"A Vin de France, this pulls together Pinot from Burgundy, the Loire Valley and the Languedoc and is a fresh, unoaked expression. Medium density of colour, with aromas of raspberry and some floral/herbal hints, it has a pleasant red fruit character overall. In the mouth this walks a nice line between prettiness with its rose petal nuances, and a little bit of structure with firmer, darker fruit notes and a delicate spice and olive note adding a bit of extra interest."

"Terrific Touraine Sauvignon, all smoky, minerally, greengage fruit and glorious greenery-yallery peashoot pizzazz that makes it the sort of summery thirst-quencher everyone needs in their wine rack, at an infinitely more appetising price than Sancerre."