Rhône
Warm, spicy reds are the order of the day here, as Syrah dominates either as the single variety in the Northern Rhône, or as a full-flavoured part in the Southern Rhône blends. The Southern Rhône is more about blending to achieve complexity, a process which reaches its apotheosis in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, yet in many simple Côtes du Rhônes it is the character of Syrah that holds sway. In the North, Côte Rôtie makes wines of great elegance and complexity while those of Hermitage and Cornas are bigger. In the South, the Brunier and Perrin families continue to make wonderful wines but the Gonnets at Font de Michelle and, new to our list, Marie and François Giraud are pushing them hard
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Côtes du Rhône, Combe de la Roche, Grandes Serres 2010
Product Code: RR00410
This is a good, simple Côtes du Rhône: it has typical peppery flavours and light, fresh fruit that goes well with red meat and game. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.0%
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Pepperoni pizza
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La Jeanette, Côtes du Ventoux, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2011
Product Code: RR10711
A beautiful nose of concentrated, ripe strawberry fruit accompanied by a touch of spice with supple tannins and a peppery finish. The Gonnet family has created this fantastic value peppery red. More »
Southern Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.5%
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Pork rib steaks with seasonal vegetables
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La Julia, Côtes du Rhône, Gonnet Rhône Selection 2010
Product Code: RR12010
Rich, dark, coffee aromas overlying sweet strawberry fruit. It is medium bodied with a smooth flavour-packed palate and a juicy finish. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Sausage and bean stew
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Château du Grand Moulas, Côtes du Rhône, M Ryckwaert 2011
Product Code: RR00911
Made near Orange at Mornas, this wine is ripe and flavoursome with depth of fruit and herby flavours. It is fresh, easy and very enjoyable now. The irrepressible Marc Ryckwaert has been making wine here for many years. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Pork chops
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Tanners Rhône Valley Red, P Perrin 2011
Product Code: RR00111
A very good Rhône wine which is wonderfully rich and complex with aromas of caramel, spice and pepper. Powerful on the palate with integrated tannin and balance between fruit and acidity. Very good. More »
Southern Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Moussaka
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Domaine Mucyn, IGP Collines Rhodaniennes 2011
Product Code: RR04811
Simple, juicy, this has a lovely, soft fruit character, with intense red berry fruits and a lovely mineral quality. Elegant and easy on the palate it is an excellent wine for early drinking. More »
Northern Rhône
France
Syrah/Shiraz
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.5%
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Stuffed baked red peppers (tomato, rice, olives, herbs)
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Château du Grand Moulas, Côtes-du-Rhône, M Ryckwaert 2012 - Half
Product Code: RR00912H
Made near Orange at Mornas, this wine is ripe and flavoursome with depth of fruit and herby flavours. It is fresh, easy and very enjoyable now. The irrepressible Marc Ryckwaert has been making wine here for many years. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Pork chops
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Château Courac, Laudun Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2010
Product Code: RR01110
There are subtle herby overtones to this excellent Côtes-du Rhône. Cassis, damson and cherry fruits fill your mouth and there is a hint of Rhône pepperiness on the finish. More »
Laudun
France
Grenache
Red - Full & round
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Black pudding sausage rolls
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Côtes-du-Rhône White, Famille Perrin 2012
Product Code: RW00212
Pale straw yellow in colour and an elegant, toasted bread nose; full-flavoured greengage character in the mouth with perfectly balanced fruit and a long lingering finish. More »
Côtes du Rhône
France
Grenache Blanc
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.0%
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