Rhône 2024 En Primeur

Bright blackcurrant and some raisin fruit, very pretty fruity aromas. An elegant, clove spiced palate with excellent structure and a lasting impact from the bright fruit.Trés Jolie. 2-7 years.

Robust nose displaying pure and elegant stone fruit, hazelnuts and white flowers. The mouth is very round with a lovely peppery, fennel lift and a delicate honeyed finish. 0-5 years.

Gorgeous plum, damson and prune fruit alongside a fine cacao complexity and sweet cherries. The black forest palate also displays fresh tobacco leaf and a stunning, silken texture with some expertly managed grip. 3-12 years.

Really pure aromas of white peaches and ground white pepper. A silky, slick palate which is soft on the finish but maintains lots of freshness nonetheless. Balanced and quite delicious. 0-3 years.

Apricot flesh and exotic fruit on the nose, a zesty lift from natural yoghurt and malted milk biscuit base notes. A creamy, mouth-coating palate, with pleasingly balanced acid. Delicious. 0-3 years.

A plethora of pure fruit on the nose, intense and well defined. Dessert apples, pears and nectarines, a peppery, fennel lift and an essence of exotic spice. A nutty, oaty palate with plenty more fruit and a sustained finish. 0-5 years.

A world-class wine. Opulent fruit on the nose which is arrestingly fresh and pure, apricots and acacia honey. The palate is clean and fine, fresh but mouth filling. Sea salt and green olives with a delicious spicy finish. 3-7 years.

Coming from 60-year-old vines, this is fresh and nimble, with yellow fruit on the nose framed by spicy ginger root. The palate is intensely fruity and rich displaying both granny smith and golden delicious apples, and just-ripe pineapple flesh, some lychee and white raspberry too. Long and fine. 2-7 years.

Very nice chunky plum and blackberry fruit with lots of black pepper. Crunchy fruit on the palate with tantalising grippy tannin, pure and lovely varietal Syrah flavour, and lots of freshness. 1-7 years.

Light and fresh, both mineral and floral notes on the nose. There is lots of clean and fresh white grapefruit and lime fruit. A pithy palate with plenty more fruit, an aniseed top note and bitter almond finish. Defined and complex. 0-7 years.

A struck match complexity at first, leaning into white flowers, lychee and crunchy granny smith apples. Pure and defined fruit on the palate with a savoury creaminess, white peaches in droves, a lovely breadth and spice to finish. 2-9 years.

Opulent damson, plum conserve and cassis on the nose leading into prunes and some heady aromas. The palate is very full and rich, mouth-coating and silky but will be approachable very soon. 3-10 years

From the oldest vines in front of the winery in a sunny sheltered amphitheatre. This wine shows complex black liquorice, olives and marmalade on rye bread on the nose, outlining the dense plummy fruit. A top note of violet and rose perfume leads into a sublime, powerful, velvety palate, with a great length and intensity. 5-15 years.

Intense, rich aromas of morello cherry conserve and ripe damsons. Olives and garrigue add complexity alongside a black pepper and meaty spice. A classy and rounded palate with delicate, although massive, tannins and an exciting chilli heat on the finish.

Lifted red fruits, with a touch of black in there too, along with some herbal, savoury aromas. Lots of juicy, redcurrant fruit with sweet, dried raspberry and garrigue. Wonderfully long and indulgent. Very limited availability. 5-15+ years.

Vast quantities of wine are produced in the Southern Rhône so it’s important to choose with care. We’ve taken that worry away for you and put together and superb collection from top producers, all off­ering serious bang for your buck. This cellar contains 6 bottles of white and 18 bottles of red wine: 6x Cairanne Blanc, Domaine Richaud 6x Côtes du Rhône Les Bergeronnettes, Domaine La Collière 6x Rasteau, Domaine la Soumade, Frédéric Roméro 6x Gigondas, Domaine du Cayron 24 bottles (6 of each) for £300, average bottle price en primeur £12.50

High quality and low quantity make the Northern Rhône a wine lovers dream. Viognier is the queen of grapes here and Syrah her king. This collection showcases some of the region’s best producers, who make precise, pure, terroir-driven wines. This cellar contains 6 bottles of white and 18 bottles of red wine 6x Viognier, VdP Collines Rhodaniennes, André Perret 6x Syrah Or Piste, Vin de France, Aurélien Chirat 6x Saint-Joseph, Catherine & Pascal Jamet 6x Crozes-Hermitage, Cuvée Gaby, Domaine du Colombier 24 bottles (6 of each) for £390, average bottle price en primeur £16.25

Rich and dense bramble fruit with raspberries and plums whilst liquorice and violets add pleasing complexity. The mouthfeel is rounded and pleasant with an excellent balance between fruit, tannin and acids, showing a lovely high quality blackberry jam character. This is the new Laudun appellation, smaller than the Côtes du Rhône Villages Laudun appellation and with lower yields. Superb value. 0-5 years.

A super wine, showing elderflower, lychee and a restrained peachiness on the nose, underpinned by white florals. Noticeable intensity on the palate with a weighty Chablis-esque oatmeal creaminess, struck match lift and bitter almond and honey finish. 0-3 years.

A very classic Cornas. Deep and rich red fruit aromas, cranberry and raspberry to the fore. The palate displays lovely, well managed tannin and intense fruit flavours perfectly suited for ageing. 5-12 years.

From one small, prized parcel in the north of the appellation and 90 year old vines comes this intense purple fruited giant. Bitter dark chocolate and kalamata olives alongside nutty toasty aromas, smoke and cedar. The tannins are very fine and balanced, and the fruit persists unrelenting long after the wine is gone. 5-15+ years.

Purple power! Open and expressive aromas of blueberries and black plums which are fresh and succulently ripe, framed by citrus perfume. The chewy tannins are of a good quality, making for a further fruit dominated, full body balanced by correct and pleasing acidity. 0-5 years.

Poised and aromatic showing a well-defined spectrum of plums on the nose. This is a big wine with a rich, fruity, chunky body firmly holding on to grippy tannin preparing it for a few years in bottle which will be very rewarding indeed, allowing the pure high-quality fruit to really spread its wings. 2-10 years

Grenache glory, with darker fruit, black plum and squashed blackberries on the nose with fresh leather and tobacco complexity. From the La Crau plateau and the lesser known Pignon (which is sandier) area the mouthfeel is truly silky and crystalline with a fudgy, black grape skin flavour and again crushed blackberry persevering on the finish. 5-15+ years.

The fruit for this wine comes from 2 plots in Rasteau itself and one on the very limit in Sables, so expect the intensity and power of Rasteau with a smaller price! Black raspberries and blackberries provide a rich fruit core which is framed by peppery varietal spice. The palate is elegant and notably long. 0-5 years.

This classical southern Rhône blend sees only concrete, not adding to but rather broadening the fruit profile. Uncover intense black and red fruit in front of an iodine background and lightened by violets. Unashamed, rich and full body on the palate. 0-5 years

A masterclass in Grenache, comprising 98% of the blend here from 100 year-old mountain vines. Big but elegant, fragrant damson and prune fruit whilst the mouthfeel is crafted expertly with finessed, fine grained tannin. 3-9 years.

From a 250m high plot on blue and yellow clay soils that retain water and slow ripening, comes this elegant and poised wine. Purple plums and ripe complexity, expanding into a fine, grape hyacinth perfume. Super, pure, velvety loveliness. 3-7 years.

50- to 80-year-old vines come together to produce this wine, showing expressive perfume, overt violets and blue flowers with a touch of green olive. Rich fruit, blackberries and intense damson compote. This structured palate is formed of full body and fine-grained tannin. 3-9 years.

Crispy red fruit, raspberries and redcurrants, and a whiff of perfume. The fruit is lively and fresh, indicative of the 2024 vintage with a tempting mineral streak through the centre, owing to the Argile Calcare soils the vines grow upon. The palate is soft and elegant with delicious tannin, softened by old barrels and cement tanks. 1-6 years

A selection of low yielding vines, which is matured in foudre and concrete, broadening and softening the powerful palate. Supple fruit, with showy damsons, blackberries and a red plum high note, surround the mineral core. Enviable intensity. 3-7 years.

Blackberries and blueberries here, which are very pure indeed, owing to the oxidised iron in the soil preventing any jamminess. A full but toned body on the palate laced with a mineral streak and a textured finish. 2-7 years.

A lesson in purity. Bright, pure raspberry and wild strawberry aromas, with a sweet scented, lifted perfume giving a brilliant grenache-y character! A rather soft palate which has great length prolonging the taste of the crystalline fruit. 2-5 years

Crystal clear fruit on the nose coming from calcareous vineyards, showing elderflower, white peaches and pears. The texture is creamy with a touch of spice and smoke, a comforting waxy, silky weight. 0-5 years.

From a sunny spot in the south of the appellation strewn with large Alpine stones, comes this delicious liquorice and smoke flavoured gem. Chunky, fresh black fruit in abundance with a natural clove and pepper freshness, gentle but present tannin. 2-6 years.

Green fennel bulbs greet the nose, leading to apple and orange pith around a delicious, lithe apricot and peach core. The 100% Roussanne palate displays a concentrated freshness and lovely spicy finish. 0-5 years.

Very black, in colour and flavour. Chunky black plum and blackcurrant with liquorice and tobacco smoke, reminiscent of tar too (in a good way!). The texture is soft and supple with present but pleasing acid and velvety tannins typical of 2024. 3-9 years.

From a small plot at over 300 metres of altitude Mucyn?s Cornas has some freshness and elegance together with plenty of fruit as well as the structure that the granite terroir gives. Powerful, with good ripeness and soft tannins. 5-15+ years.

Fresh green mango fruit alongside bright florals and a fennel lift. Lemon and lime zigzag the palate of this direct pressed and stainless steel matured, classic Rhône white blend from a 380m high calcareous hillside. 0-3 years.

Skilful light extraction and concrete maturation is well demonstrated in this wine, from vines on sandy 'limon' soils near the river Drome. Pure and vibrant aromas on the nose displaying violet flowers, fresh Victoria plums and bramble fruit and leaves. A characterful freshness across the palate lends a peppermint edge to the finish alongside broad tannin and super refreshing acidity. 0-5 years.

Low yielding, 35 year old vines from the plot directly in front of the winery dotted with pebbles which acts as a 'little heater' according to Thomas Richaud, produce this concentrated mini Cairanne. Counoise is the winery's joker variety, lending a fresh vein throughout this wine and others. Pronounced, concentrated black plum and blackberry nose, with a touch of leaf and varietal garrigue adding complexity. Mouthfeel will soften slightly in a couple of years and be truly rewarding. 0-5 years.

A highly Mourvedre dominated wine from terraces atop a forest protected hill to the north of the estate, yielding less than 10hl/ha. Intense black fruit, cassis and damsons, with a freshly applied leather complexity but purity and definition are evident together with good freshness and plenty of silky tannins. 3-9 years.

Concentrated, heady perfume consisting of pure black fruit including damsons, elderberry and varietal liquorice bark spice. The whole blend spends a year in large old oak vessels, lending a velvety texture to the palate and taming the high proportion of Mourvedre in this blend. From vines aged 40 to 90 years old yielding less than 20hl/ha (18 in 2024). This has promising cellaring potential. 3-7 years.

Soft, lilac flowers, damson compote and crunchy cranberries on the nose. There's a vibrant, silky soft palate with gastronomic grip and a little sloe lift. A superlative house red. 0-5 years.

Delightful, fresh fruit bursts from the glass, showing blackberries and elderberries with a lovely purity. A super chunky palate with chewy tannin, this is a big and rich wine not for the feint hearted. Great length sustaining the black fruit and old vine Syrah black pepper notes until the next sip. 3-9 years

Super juicy cranberry and raspberry fruit here with some lovely, clearly defined varietal black pepper. A supple and juicy palate with the telltale 2024 freshness and balance, grippy, chalky tannin but really delicious. 2-7 years.

Black raspberries and blackcurrants with a toasty, clove undercurrent. The core of fruit on the palate is strong and dense, lifted by violets. Supple texture with ripe, high quality tannin, the freshness holding the wine together. 3-12 years.

A broad nose displaying lots of ripe apricots, nectarines and fresh mango. A little oak treat coming from notes of croissant and dried herbs. Delicious, decadent but delicate. 0-5 years.

Cloaked in an opaque purple hue sleeps this giant. The highly perfumed and expressive nose displays a haunting array of flowers, with violets in particular coming through. A dense core of damson and black cherry fruit with tobacco complexity. On the palate olive and balsamic notes persist for a very long time. 5-15+ years.

A floral nose coupled with heady spice notes, roses and fresh lychee fruit base. The palate is very elegant, slightly oily but with a lemon-juice freshness and beautifully defined fruit. More persistent spice on the finish. 2-15 years.

A small proportion of white grapes add lift to the expressive cassis fruit. Cherries, plums and raspberries offer a comforting complexity to the nose alongside aniseedy and liquorice varietal spice. A full bodied, round and approachable palate and super length. Really excellent. 3-12+ years.

A deliciously balanced aroma, showing a mixture of red and black fruit, suave and supple. In the mouth this wine shows bright and ripe black plums and super ripe raspberries, there is a moreish, grippy texture and an expressive finish. 3-9 years.

There is an impressive freshness on the nose, of aromatic fennel and spice penetrating the dense core of red fruit. A bold and bright palate, displaying a fine, wild strawberry preserve character, fresh crunchy Victoria plums and a delightful zippiness. 3-10 years.

Deep and dense fruit. A medley of red and black berries with some lovely peppery and liquorice spice. A gentle, foudre softened palate which is supple and attractive. Lovely! 2-6 years.

From a high altitude lieu-dit, slow ripening has produced a broad aromatic profile of chocolate, mint, crunchy blackcurrants and plums. Approachable palate with chalky tannin and fresh acidity, super sustained length. 3-9 years.

Peaches and hazelnuts with exotic turmeric spice on the nose. A lesson in Viognier on the palate, fresh apricots and honey with excellent freshness and a chilli finish. Pure and expressive. 0-3 years.

From 5 ha of vines surrounding the beautiful medieval village of Malleval. This is lean in its youth, with an intense, broody fruit core. Pink grapefruit, lychee and ripe mango flavours turning into apple on the pallet with a waxy orange peel finish. 2-7 years.

Aromatic nose displaying intriguing aromas of meat and iodine, very dense and concentrated damson and date fruit. Rich, peppery palate with an ethereal texture despite the tight tannin. Extended sustained length. 5-15 years.

This sleeping giant will be extremely rewarding in time. The nose is complex, there is a plethora of fresh red and black fruit, spiked by vanilla and baking spice. More on the palate alongside fresh coffee, pennies and leather. A very full, sumptuous body, with supple tannins and lasting length. 5-15 years.