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RHONE Red Wine
RED RHONE 3 -
'Miscellaneous' Listed by WINE AREA
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DOMAINE du GRAND MONTMIRAIL, BRUSSET
A good source
for spicy and exotic Gigondas. |
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28 |
75cl |
Gigondas Tradition
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An impressive effort from
Grand Montmirail, the 1998 Gigondas (a blend of 75% Grenache and 25%
Syrah) exhibits a saturated purple colour in addition to a huge,
ripe, high extract personality, powerful, muscular flavours with
explosive fruit, and a nicely layered, nuanced finish. |
1998 |
£25.00 |
RP89
2002-18 |
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DOMAINE
SANTA DUC
RP - One of the reference points of Gigondas as well as one of the
model winemaking estates in the southern Rhone |
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59 |
75cl |
Gigondas Tradition
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The 2007 Gigondas Tradition,
a 3,000-case cuvee, is a big-time sleeper of the vintage and well-worth
latching onto, since its availability is very good. Dense purple to the
rim, with an exquisite nose of charcoal, blueberry and blackberry fruit,
chalk, and floral notes, the wine is rich, full-bodied, with
sensational concentration, admirable purity, and beautiful texture and
length. The wine is still young and unevolved, but it is very
accessible. The acids buttress the wine’s substance, and give it
vibrancy and focus. |
2007 |
£27.00 |
RP94
2009-19 |
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110 |
75cl |
Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues
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An absolutely exquisite,
profound effort is the densely purple-coloured 2007 Gigondas Les
Hautes Garrigues Cuvee Prestige. The incredible aromatic expression of
lead pencil shavings intermixed with blueberry and blackberry as well as
ripe raspberries, crushed rock, and floral undertones is to die for. In
the mouth, the wine is exceptionally full-bodied, fresh and vibrant, yet
possesses awesome concentration, a multi-layered mouthfeel, and a finish
that goes on for 45+ seconds. This is an incredible effort from Yves
Gras that should drink well for at least 20 years. |
2007 |
£54.00 |
RP98
2009-29 |
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DOMAINE le
SANG
des CAILLOUX
These are very full bodied and strong wines; for those who like a strong
accompaniment with their meat dishes! |
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22 |
75cl |
Vacqueyras
Cuvee Lopy
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The 1998 Vacqueyras Cuvee Lopy
is a structured, heavy, dense effort, with nearly perfect balance. These
wines should drink well for 6-10 years |
1998 |
£25.00 |
RP90
2002-10 |
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DOMAINE MATASSA,
ROUSSILLON
A new domaine
started in 2002 by
Tom Lubbe the former winemaker at the top Domaine Gauby and Sam Harrop
MW, the former M&S wine buyer.
The philosophy of this domaine is to make natural, balanced wines with
true individual personality. |
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Wonderful value
wines - please try a bottle!
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32 |
75cl |
Matassa Rouge
'Cuvee Romanissa' |
2003 |
£24.00 |
Rhone-like wine made using
biodynamic practices using 70% Grenache Noir, 15% Carignan and 15%
Mourvèdre.
Great with red meat! |
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