"I would agree with Mr Henry's assessment, this is a perfectly adequate wine at the price but lacks any outstanding characteristics. I think there are more interesting wines to be had, both from this domaine at a similar price, and from the likes of Ch Courac. "

"I've not had this one for a while having bought it many times in the past. I'm glad I went back to it. This is a fantastic wine for the price. Lovely, spicy fruit and well-integrated tannins. It went perfectly with steak. I'll make sure I don't leave it so long before I buy it again."

I would recommend this wine

"Another day, another excellent Wine Society Rhône red. Having read Mr Davidson's review, I think I know what he means about strawberry. There's a nice spicy zing in the mouth for me too, very good length, and some gentle tannin on the finish. We had it with some slow roasted free range duck legs and it was perfect. "

I would recommend this wine

I would recommend this wine

"Decent table wine but not amazing."

"Great value, I'm wording more of this. "

"Far better than I had expected and more complex. Strawberryish, less peppery than many Rhone wines though the Syrah is much in evidence, a good finish with hàints of olives and flowers. And excellent value! I wouldn't hesitate to buy this wine again."

I would recommend this wine

"Delicious. Tried it in a sampling case. Before I had finished the first glass, I went on to the website and ordered a case."

I would recommend this wine

"Beautifully made Côtes-du-Rhône. Bags of flavour, nicely balanced - not too alcoholic. Great value for money - No criticisms at all :)"

I would recommend this wine

"Liked this a lot - fruity without being overly spicy as often characterises syrah I find. Will certainly buy again if it is available."

I would recommend this wine

"Enjoyed this wine although very different to typical CdR Soft and smooth on the palate lacking tannic punch but none the worse for that Will be ordering more"

"Absolutely beautiful, delicately floral aroma - thnk roses. Much more robust and fruity on the palate, pleasantly so. An interesting wine that I will probably buy again. "

I would recommend this wine

"Delicious and well balanced. Really liked it and will be back for more."

I would recommend this wine

"A good honest to goodness full bodied cotes du rhone. Coming back for more. "

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2016 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS

"In the autumn of 2016 I spent a week in Vacqueyras at Clos de Caveau and took the opportunity to visit just over a dozen vineyards. The one I remember the best was the drive up a narrow road from the valley high up into the hills to visit Domaine des Escaravailles. The view from their tasting room can only be described as spectacular. I bought a case of 2014 "Les Sablieres" which was magnificent. I was therefore very pleased to see that I could obtain it from The Wine Society - such joy. If I could only have one bottle from the Cotes-du-Rhone it would be this one - rich, full bodied and easily drunk (far too easily if you ask me). I shall ensure that I always have a case in my cellar. Their Rasteau was also excellent. For a Cairanne go for Domaine Oratoire St. Martin "Reserve Des Seigneurs"."

Mr John F Marcham (09-Jul-2019)

"I enjoyed this wine. I felt it was better than The Society's Côtes-du-Rhône 2017 and at £1.50 more was worth the extra. I'm pleased that I have a few more of these bottles put aside and would be happy to reorder more once they have been depleted."

Mr Giles Todd (03-Jun-2019)

"I wondered at one point how the Societies tasters let this one through. I was not impressed. It softened a bit over the first hour but remained a wine I would not buy again."

Mr Anthony Johnson (21-May-2019)

"This is a good CdR. Intense, spicy. Gets close to quality of Guigal and compares well with Courac. But I think the price has been set a little high. If it was re-set at the right price I would buy this again."

Mr Richard Grove (15-Jul-2018)

2015 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS

"Somewhat dry and chalky Lovely warm rich tobacco and licourice flavoured tannins dance on the tongue An elegant yet rustic structure and nuance begs for more bottles of this in the cellar"

Mr Hugo Allen-Stevens (27-Dec-2017)

"This is good value for money. More medium-full than really full on, but pleasantly spicy and moderately tannic. Similar to the excellent 2013 vintage, and smoother than the (more inconsistent) 2014 vintage of this wine. Our go-to for meaty dinners, tonight gorgeous with a minted rack of lamb."

Ms Maha Atal (23-Sep-2017)

2014 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS

"Have been trying to find a substitute for the Sablet and assumed the name implied similar soil. Not disappointed. Delightful good value decent Rhone with fruit, spice in lovely balance and opens up after a couple of hours into a more complex and fuller mouth feel. Brilliant purchase , well done wine buyer for Rhone. Rasteau is a real village, unlike Seguret, with a real workmanlike feel, just look like this wine."

Mr Nigel T Coulthard (18-Feb-2017)

"A great CDR. I bought a few random bottles of CDR from the Wine Society to do my own tastings. This one is probably my favourite so far. Good spicy fruit with some earthiness - almost a savoury element to it."

Mr Martin Wingate (23-Nov-2016)

"Lovely wine for the money. Really pleasurable drinking."

Mr Jonathan Rippon (01-Jul-2016)

"Rated five stars in its price category, on the basis that it's a really good, honest, good value Cotes du Rhone. It won't knock your socks off with complexity but it's not trying to be anything it's not. It's a very decent everyday all-rounder, a notch down from the Guigal CdR, as the price suggests, but none the worse for that. Buy both! And let's have more Escaravailles please, WS buyers!"

Mr Robert Trevelyan (21-Jun-2016)

2014 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS

joannasimon.com (27th Jul 2016)

" Superior Côtes du Rhône with vivid spicy plum flavour and gentle tannin. - Joanna Simon "

2013 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS

"Just cracked a bottle of the 2009 - at 15% its bigger but smooth, refined and well balanced - good value"

Mr Steven Athey (18-Sep-2015)

2012 VINTAGE - MEMBER REVIEWS

"Full bodied and spicy - Good."

Mr James Brunnock (21-Jul-2014)

2012 VINTAGE - PRESS REVIEWS

Newcastle Journal (2nd Dec 2014)

"A snip if ever there was one. - Helen Savage"

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