One of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. This cuvée, from the domaines own vineyards in Séguret, just north of Gigondas, is from a very good vintage in the southern Rhône. Enjoy now or cellar for another 10 years, this is a wine with concentrated fruit, yet with a freshness and elegance. Its guaranteed not to disappoint.
Set in a secluded valley between the picturesque village of Séguret and the Mont Ventoux, Domaine de Mourchon was established by the McKinlay family in 1998. Their reds, in particular, are brilliant value for money and have been part of our range for well over a decade, improving vintage after vintage. This is one of the Rhône Valleys true stars, highly rated by our consumers and leading wine journalists throughout the world - Jancis Robinson is a fan ("I have long admired the reds of Domaine de Mourchon"), and Robert Parker has awarded Walter McKinlays wines some impressive scores.
Critic's View | 2022 Séguret Grande Réserve
"Deep crimson. Pale rim. Very spicy, sleek, polished nose. Very meaty flavours and beautifully smooth with an attractive savour on the end. Finishes dry rather than sweet. This has the transparency that one wishes all Châteauneufs had. Well done! It may well last longer than I suggest but it's already such a pleasure to drink, I wonder what the point of keeping it longer would be. Satisfying finish. Very accomplished."
17/20pts. | Jancis Robinson MW
The fourth Mourchon I’ve now tried from Mr Wheeler and this Grande Reserve is stunning! As my other 5 star reviews reflect, there is nothing this estate produces that isn’t anything other than superb but this is the star in the pack so far. It’s dense, a dark crimson in the glass, medium/full bodied, plum/liquorice/spice and gorgeously rich. Lovely old-vine Grenache and Syrah, smooth, concentrated and smoky. Cannot recommend it enough, absolutely glorious.
punchily smooth, intense, with great finish. one to savour as the autumn advances.