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.
One for the home cellar - this Roussillon red from one of the world’s most revered winemakers delivers much of the thrill >
2020 Visan Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Hipparion
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In contrast to the Saint Roch, Cuvée des Templiers offers up notions of smoked bacon with a floral, violet edge. Hugely >
Deep intense cherry and plum fruit with exotic spice, and polished oak. A stylish Rioja.
An enduring favourite with its supple, generous nature and luscious bramble fruit. This classic southern Rhône blend of >
Our highlight today is one of the Domaine de Mourchons top reds, their new 2018 Séguret Grand Reserve, which is simply stunning. >
92 point, James Suckling, Sep 2022
"Black olives, dried herbs, bark and black cherries on the nose, together with a hint >
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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 >
Having taken over the reins at Chapoutier in 1990, Michel Chapoutier, the eighth winemaking generation of the family and >
"The 2018 Clos Bartolomé from Priorat, NE Spain, is succulent, spicy and warming with ripe, dark fruit and suits winter >
"More blackcurrants, blueberries, peppery garrigue, licorice and mineral notes define the 2019 Gigondas Les Racines and >
On the nose this is open, rich and full of opulent violet and cocoa notes. Lots of dark cherry, white pepper, garrigue and >
"The 2019 Domaine de Mourchon Séguret Tradition Côtes du Rhône Villages is a seriously grown-up red from one of the Rhône >
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
Powerful aromas of blackberry and raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, aromatic herbs, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Beautifully perfumed aromas with notes of red fruit and spices. A smooth, elegant wine with an abundance of ripe red fruit >
"Still in barrel when I tasted it, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Visitare Interiore Terrae remains >
Made from 40 year-old vines, and aged for 15 months in French oak barrels - this is very deep in colour, with intense dark >
Under the vigilant and inspired stewardship of Thierry Faravel, Domaine de la Bouïssière has become one of the leading producers >
If autumn’s arrival and the heartier seasonal fare that comes with it call for heartier, spicier, fuller-bodied reds also, >
An 80-20 blend of grenache and syrah aged only in concrete, this is a Châteauneuf full of pretty raspberry and red cherry >
Made from 70-year-old vines, JM Lafage's Châteauneuf-style grenache/syrah/mourvèdre blend is an absolute joy and sure to >
