Grenache Red Wine
Originally of Spanish origin (where it is garnacha), grenache red wine 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 flavors and relatively low in both acidity and tannin. Grenache red wine 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.
Pork shoulder with a garlic, chilli, clove, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and fennel seed rub, slow cooked for five hours; chorizo, >
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
"...a glorious example of Châteauneuf- du-Pape: the 2017 Domaine Le Jas des Papes. A multi-grape blend based on Grenache, >
"Still in barrel when I tasted it, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Visitare Interiore Terrae remains >
"More blackcurrants, blueberries, peppery garrigue, licorice and mineral notes define the 2019 Gigondas Les Racines and >
Powerful aromas of blackberry and raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, aromatic herbs, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Deeply coloured with profound black berry aromas, a touch of spice and notes of garrigue and liquorice. Grenache gives warmth >
"The 2018 Clos Bartolomé from Priorat, NE Spain, is succulent, spicy and warming with ripe, dark fruit and suits winter >
Under the vigilant and inspired stewardship of Thierry Faravel, Domaine de la Bouïssière has become one of the leading producers >
2019 Gigondas 'Font de Tonin', Domaine de la Bouissière
Made from 40 year-old vines, and aged for 15 months in French oak barrels - this is very deep in colour, with intense dark >
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
Beautifully perfumed aromas with notes of red fruit and spices. A smooth, elegant wine with an abundance of ripe red fruit >
Some months ago, I wrote to you about the sumptuous 2019 vintage of our bestselling Laudun Côtes-du-Rhône rouge from >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
Medium-intensity, dark cherry-red; clean and bright. To the nose it stands out for its fresh, spicy character, with hints >