Rasteau is one of the most famous villages for producing rich reds in the Southern Rhone. This village is now its own Cru Appellation and French wine law recognises it at the same level as Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pap ...

Rated ‘outstanding’ Robert Parker 90/100 (October 2008)Even better is the 2007 Côtes du Rhône-Villages Plan de Dieu, a true sleeper of the vintage. Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, it offers up aromas of lavender, b ...

“The beautiful 2007 Cotes du Rhone Samorens possesses a solid structure, surprising density, a lot more character and fruit than one normally finds in wines of this level, and lovely black currant and cherry fruit notes ...

Made by the Caves de Rasteau, this is an outstanding limited release special cuvée from the top AC of Rasteau. Rasteau is one of the most famous villages for producing rich reds in the Southern Rhone right beside Gigonda ...

From the village of Laudun a mere 20- miles from Chateauneuf -du-Pape this is a gorgeous, full-flavoured Rhône red that any fan of good Rasteau, Gigondas or even Châteauneuf is going to love this.Smooth, soft and loaded ...

Domaine Bernard is a large and well regarded producer in the Rhone. This is a rich full-bodied red with notes of mocha chocolate and black fruit character…it’s a satisfying and well made.

From one of the great houses this is ranked as one of the finest Châteauneufs with balance, elegance and very clear pure fruit framed in judicious oak, this is not big modern blockbuster style it is a true fine wine, com ...

Made from a blend of 60% Grenache, 35% Cinsault and 5% Mourvedre. 30% of the Syrah is matured in barrels for 9 months. A soft fruit spicy red from the Rhone. Cellaring ability 1 -3 years.

The famous wines of the Southern Rhone are expensive, few Chateauneauf or Gigondas are under €20 but travel 30 miles South and the Luberon is producing convincing look-alikes such as this. Big, fleshy and fruit driven th ...

Domaine Bernard is a large and well regarded producer in the Rhone. The Grande Réserve range is the real jewel in their crown and was released to demonstrate the quality of fruit and winemaking skill of this concern. Mad ...