Grenache Red Wine
Originally of Spanish origin (where it is garnacha), grenache is one of the world's more widely planted varietals and, being a late ripener, thrives in conditions hot and dry. It plays a major role across the entire south of France, featuring prominently in the wines of southern Rhône, Languedoc, Roussillon, Provence, and naturally in those across much of the Iberian Peninsula. Generally high in alcohol content, it is peppery on the palate, redolent of red berry flavours and relatively low in both acidity and tannin. Grenache is an all-rounder, more often blended, and makes for wonderfully food-friendly, rustic reds when in simpler form, whilst scaling more majestic heights in the world-class cuvées of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Rioja.
If autumn’s arrival and the heartier seasonal fare that comes with it call for heartier, spicier, fuller-bodied reds also, >
If after tasting the sumptuous 2018 Clos de Bartolomé you're not compelled to fire up the grill and slap on the sirloin >
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
"This very limited cuvée comes from old vines near the village of Seguret, where the winery is located. It is an >
Made from 40 year-old vines, and aged for 15 months in French oak barrels - this is very deep in colour, with intense dark >
"Restrained but really tasty spicy red cherry and blueberry, some Christmas cake, dairy, buttery notes."90 pts, IWC Sil >
Beautifully perfumed aromas with notes of red fruit and spices. A smooth, elegant wine with an abundance of ripe red fruit >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
Big, warm, flavoursome old-vines garnacha is a real Spanish speciality, and our favourite, Las Martas, manages to combine >
"The 2019 Domaine de Mourchon Séguret Tradition Côtes du Rhône Villages is a seriously grown-up red from one of the Rhône >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
One for the home cellar - this Roussillon red from one of the world’s most revered winemakers delivers much of the thrill >
Powerful aromas of blackberry and raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, aromatic herbs, cinnamon and nutmeg.
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
"Still in barrel when I tasted it, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Visitare Interiore Terrae remains >
In case it hasn’t found its way into your glass yet - Château Courac’s Laudun is, in our humble opinion, one of the best >
Deep intense cherry and plum fruit with exotic spice, and polished oak. A stylish Rioja.
Largely grenache, with some mourvédre, and a little syrah. This is an fruit-forward and generous wine, with red and black >
Made from 70-year-old vines, JM Lafage's Châteauneuf-style grenache/syrah/mourvèdre blend is an absolute joy and sure to >
An enduring favourite with its supple, generous nature and luscious bramble fruit. This classic southern Rhône blend of >
The mataro gives the hint of spice, the structure and the complexity on the finish, and the grenache contributes balancing >
