Rhone (South) - 2010

An extraordinary vintage and for once the concentration and power do not come with very high alcohol. The reds are very black and very concentrated but without heaviness. Indeed the 2010s have on average a half point less alcohol than 2009 or 2007.

The tannins were perfectly formed, polished, sweet and with no hint of dryness or bitterness. Few growers were able to put 2010 into context as it clearly resembles little during the last 20 years, though Jean Abeille of Mont-Redon, a dependable old-timer, suggested a likeness to 1961.This vintage has everything, a sense of well being, power and poise. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is sublime, and special mention must also go to Gigondas and Cairanne, both of which excelled.

Marcel Orford-Williams

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Reviews (1) >	Costières de Nîmes, Domaine Galus, 2010 Appetising blend of grenache, syrah and a little carignan from a small but up-and-coming estate near the Pont du Gard. More »	£7.50 Bottle £90 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31421 Dominant Grape Carignan Grenache Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
Reviews (2) >	Côtes-du-Rhône, Château Courac, 2010 Generous southern Rhône from a favourite producer. More »	£7.75 Bottle £93 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31861 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
Reviews (1) >	Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Génération, Domaine Jaume, 2010 This members' favourite is now a 'Villages' wine which means slightly lower yields and just a little more concentration. More »	£7.95 Bottle £95 Case of 12 Multi-case Price £80 Save £15	In Stock	Product Code RH31891 Product Type Red Wine Style Medium Bodied Alcohol Level 13.5% Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
Reviews (3) >	Rasteau, Domaine des Escaravailles, 2010 Rasteau is celebrating its new status as a cru of the southern Rhône. This is full, ample and dark with some lovely ripe fruit and round tannins. Delicious. More »	£8.50 Bottle £102 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31471 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Côtes-du-Rhône, Château Saint-Estève, 2010 Round and ripe red-fruit flavours from an exceptional estate in the southern Rhône. More »	£8.95 Bottle £107 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31441 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
Reviews (1) >	Lirac, La Fermade, Domaine Maby, 2010 Lirac is beginning to sell well thanks to the likes of Richard and Natasha Maby. This is full-bodied, ripe and spicy, due to the inclusion of the mourvèdre grape. More »	£9.50 Bottle £114 Case of 12	Out of stock	Product Code RH28991 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Alternative Wine Available > Please wait while your basket is updated.
	Grignan Les Adhémar Rouge, Emotion, Domaine de Montine, 2010 NEW Expressive, dark, full-bodied red from a new source in the southern Rhône. Domaine de Montine is just outside the castle-dominated town of Grignan. More »	£9.50 Bottle £114 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH32041 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Côtes-du-Rhône, Nature, Perrin et Fils, 2010 The Perrin family have always had an interest in organic farming. This is deeply coloured and rich with a lovely bouquet of ripe blackberry and gentle spice. More »	£9.95 Bottle £119 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31041 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Côtes-du-Rhône, les Arbousiers, Domaine la Réméjeanne, 2010 Rémy Klein farms just under 100 acres of vineyard north of Tavel. This part of the Gard is well adapted to making fine and elegant syrah-based wines. This is 60% grenache and 40% syrah, all raised in tank. It is More »	£10.95 Bottle £131 Case of 12	In Stock	Product Code RH31551 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
	Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Clos du Calvaire, 2010 The Mayards have been winemakers in Châteauneuf for five generations. The estate consists of a little more than 100 acres of vineyards, mostly in top sites such as the Plateau de la Crau. The Mayard team are a More »	£17 Bottle £102 Case of 6	In Stock	Product Code RH30461 Dominant Grape Grenache Syrah Mourvedre Qty Please wait while your basket is updated. Add to Wish List
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