Rhône 2010

...see below for the first releases and wines we intend to offer...

“The best vintage since 1978 - and possibly even better!”
  said Marc Perrin (Beaucastel)

2010 is a very exciting vintage for the Châteauneuf-du-Papes from our two favourite growers. There have been some wonderful vintages in the Rhône in recent years and nature has been exceedingly kind once again. The 2010 surpasses even great vintages like 1998, 2001 and 2007, and as Marc Perrin says you have to look back to legendary years like 1978 to find their equal. Prices are the same as 2009 and compared to equivalent quality Bordeaux wines they remain wonderful value.
John Melhuish, Fine Wine Manager

Rhône wines listed below are offered en primeur and by the case of 6 or 12x 75cl unless specified (*) otherwise. The wines are currently lying abroad and will be shipped Autumn 2012 onwards. All Lying Abroad prices are exclusive of duty, shipping & VAT, which are payable at the time of shipment. Wines marked # indicate low stocks. You cannot order en primeur wines online, please ring us on 01743 234455 to discuss your requirements and check current availability. Wines marked ‡ are on allocation.
Robert Parker's wine scores listed below are from his en primeur tastings.

All wines from Rhône 2010 are priced as 6 or 12 x 75cl cases unless specified otherwise		In Bond price £	Parker Score
Northern Rhône
Domaine Mucyn
Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Domaine Mucyn 2010	12 bts	£96
Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Mucyn 2010	12 bts	£108
Pascal Jamet
Grand Beliga, VdP des Collines Rhodaniennes, Pascal Jamet 2010	12 bts	£66
Saint-Joseph, Tour d'Arras, Pascal Jamet 2010	12 bts	£108
Domaine du Colombier
Crozes-Hermitage, Domaine du Colombier 2010	12 bts	£120
Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby, Domaine du Colombier 2010	12 bts	£156
Hermitage, Domaine du Colombier 2010	6bts	£234
Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Colombier 2010	6bts	£234
André Perret
Saint-Joseph Rouge, André Perret 2010	12 bts	£150	90-92
Saint-Joseph, Les Grisières, André Perret 2010	12 bts	£192	91-93
Condrieu, André Perret 2010	6 bts	£144	91
Condrieu, Coteau de Chéry, André Perret 2010	6 bts	£165	95
Thierry Allemand
Cornas, Chaillot, Thierry Allemand 2010	6bts	£252
Cornas, Reynard, Thierry Allemand 2010	6bts	£300
Domaine Niero
Côte-Rôtie, Domaine Niero 2010	6 bts	£144
Condrieu, Les Ravines, Domaine Niero 2010	6bts	£138
Gilles Barge
Côte-Rôtie, Cuvée Plessy, Gilles Barge 2010	6 bts	£141
Côte-Rôtie, Côte Brun, Gilles Barge 2010	6bts	£159
René Rostaing
Côte-Rôtie, Ampodium, René Rostaing 2010	6bts	£198	90-92
Côte-Rôtie, La Landonne, René Rostaing 2010 ‡	6bts	£402	91-94
Côte-Rôtie, Côte Blonde, René Rostaing 2010 ‡	6bts	£420	93-96
Condrieu, La Bonnette, René Rostaing 2010	6 bts	£210
Chapoutier
Crozes-Hermitage, Les Meysonniers, M Chapoutier 2010	12 bts	£TBA	87-88
Hermitage, Monier de la Sizeranne, M Chapoutier 2010	12 bts	£TBA	89-92
Cornas, Les Arènes, M Chapoutier 2010	12 bts	£TBA	86-88
Saint-Péray, Les Tanneurs, M Chapoutier 2010	12 bts	£TBA	88
Southern Rhône
Château Courac
Château Courac, Laudun Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2010	12 bts	£60
Domaine la Soumade
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine la Soumade 2010	12 bts	£66
Domaine la Soumade Rasteau Prestige, André Roméro 2010	12 bts	£132
Domaine le Clos des Cazaux
Vacqueyras, Cuvée des Templiers, Domaine le Clos des Cazaux 2010	12 bts	£99
Gigondas, Cuvée de la Tour Sarrazine, Domaine le Clos des Cazaux 2010	12 bts	£117
Domaine du Cayron
Gigondas, Domaine du Cayron 2010	12 bts	£168
Domaine Font de Michelle
'La Jeanette' Côtes du Ventoux, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2010	12 bts	£48
'L'Olivia' Gigondas, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2010	12 bts	£108
La Font du Vent, Notre Passion, Côtes du Rhône-Villages Signargues 2010	12 bts	£60
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tradition, Domaine Font de Michelle 2010	6bts	£99
H Brunier et Fils
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, H Brunier et Fils 2010	6 bts	£168	91-94
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Télégramme, H Brunier et Fils 2010	6 bts	£102	88-90
Domaine Giraud
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tradition, Domaine Giraud 2010	6bts	£123	92-94
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Gallimardes, Domaine Giraud 2010	6bts	£240	95-97
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Grenaches de Pierre, Domaine Giraud 2010	6bts	£300	98-100
P Perrin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel, P Perrin 2010	6 bts	£249	92-94
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel, P Perrin 2010	6bts	£240	90
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel (Roussanne), vieilles vignes 2010	6bts	£402	94