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Wines included
Saint-Gervais Les Rouvières Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine Sainte Anne 2019
This estate was among the first to plant the mourvèdre grape successfully and their wine is modestly priced yet capable of achieving great complexity with age. Almost zinfandel-like in its flavours and weight of fruit in this extraordinary vintage.
Signargues, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine de Pierredon 2020
This comes from the excellent co-operative at Estézargues which has supplied us with one of our bestselling Rhône reds. With plenty of mourvedre in this blend, this is dark, full-bodied, spicy and ripe.
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Notre Dame des Cellettes, Domaine Sainte-Anne 2020
Domaine Sainte-Anne is one of the remarkable estates in the southern Rhône. The Stenmaiers, originally from Burgundy, were pioneers, introducing both syrah and mourvèdre to the area. Both are used here, though the majority is grenache. Full-flavoured and rich with lovely soft fruit, made from 40-year-old vines.
Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Valreas, Clos Bellane 2019
This is full, fruity and concentrated Côtes-du-Rhône. Clos Bellane have become a major player in Valreas having bought Romain Bouchard's estate. They also have vines in the same area, on the plateau off the road to Vinsobres and set among fields of lavender.
Signargues Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Domaine la Montagnette 2022
Rather splendid, joyfully galumphing Rhône red from a brilliant spot near the Pont du Gard where syrah, in particular, shines. Full and quite round, not to mention plummy with a touch of spice.
Séguret Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Tradition, Domaine de Mourchon 2022
Gorgeous, ripe-tasting, grenache-dominated blend from a hill-side vineyard above the pretty village of Seguret. A wine of easy charm, and perfect with grilled meats.