Rhone (South) - 2009

While 2009 is a fabulous vintage, southern Rhônes were less even than their northern counterparts. The reason was the climate and the lack of water which, during August, was critical enough to shut down the ripening process, especially in the case of the grenache. Patience was needed as well as nerves of steel, for while the grenache remained dormant the combination of sun and wind evaporated water and so concentrated sugars, fooling many growers into picking too early. Rain in mid September – I was there! – provided respite and much needed nourishment for the vines. Picking after these rains gave the best results and produced some really lovely wines. Humble Côtes-du-Rhône are delicious with real vitality, while the top wines will provide decades of drinking pleasure.

Marcel Orford-Williams

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Reviews (1) >	Séguret, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Cuvée Tradition, Domaine de Mourchon, 2009 Mourchon keeps on getting better with every year; the 2009, from a usual mix of grenache, syrah and a little carignan, is sweet and juicy. More »	£9.95 Bottle £119 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH26941 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Bottle Case of 12 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Visan Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine La Florane, 2009 Good-quality syrah is at the heart of this cuvée from a village with vines high up in the hills close to Vinsobres. This is dark, ripe and full-bodied. More »	£9.95 Bottle £119 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31621 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Bottle Case of 12 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
Reviews (1) >	Ventoux Epicure, Château Valcombe, 2009 From a revamped estate with fabulous vineyards and in the process of converting to organic farming. Full-flavoured, grenache-dominated blend with 25% carignan and 15% syrah. More »	£10.95 Bottle £131 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH29441 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Bottle Case of 12 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Sablet, Villages, Château de Trignon, 2009 Lovely balance here with flavours of wild herbs, dark fruit and spice. As the name suggests, Sablet is on sand and the light soils make for wines that are round, supple and very approachable young. More »	£11.50 Bottle £69 Case of 6	In Stock	Product Code RH26991 Dominant Grape Grenache / Garnacha Qty Bottle Case of 6 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Saint-Maurice Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rouge de Rouville Domaine de l'Echevin, 2009 NEW A full-bodied red, 90% syrah from a vineyard at nearly 400m in altitude. The breezes here have a cooling effect and are ideal for growing syrah. This is dark, rich and spicy. More »	£12.50 Bottle £150 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31601 Dominant Grape Syrah / Shiraz Qty Bottle Case of 12 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Cairanne, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine des Coteaux de Travers, 2009 Splendidly ripe, plummy blend of grenache, shiraz and mourvèdre, from the central part of the Côtes and an outstanding vintage. More »	£14 Bottle £168 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH28881 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Qty Bottle Case of 12 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Châteauneuf-du-Pape, La Crau de Ma Mère, Mayard, 2009 From the dynamic Mayard siblings and a plot of very old vines inherited from their grandmother Marie-Louise, this is a supple, spicy, silky Châteauneuf with the stuffing for the long haul. More »	£25 Bottle £150 Case of 6	In Stock	Product Code RH27321 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Qty Bottle Case of 6 Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
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