Rhône Starter Case (reds)

This is an introduction to some of the great wines the region has to offer, all from our own imports. Producers listed below are regularly reviewed in the international press and all these wines are drinking well now although there is no hurry with any of them. Normally retailing at £97.65, we offer this mixed dozen of red wines at £90 - save around 8%.

Domaine des Côteaux des Travers Cairanne 'Selection' Côtes du Rhône Villages 2005 Lovely Cairanne, quite traditional with lots of sweet Grenache character. RP: 89/100

Domaine des Côteaux des Travers Rasteau 'Réserve' Côtes du Rhône Villages 2005 Traditional, fairly rustic red Rasteau gaining in weight and richness.

Domaine des Anges Cabernet Sauvignon VDP de Vaucluse 2004 Fruity, concentrated ripe Cabernet with some oak character and great tannins.

Domaine de la Charité 'Charité' Côtes du Rhône 2005 Fabulous red Côtes du Rhône offering excellent purity and deep fruit character. GH: 3/3 stars

Domaine de Cristia Côtes du Rhône Villages 2007 Luscious red, extremely drinikable. RP: 88/100

Domaine de Mourchon Séguret 'Tradition' Côtes du Rhône Villages 2006 Fresh, fruit-forward wine from the leading estate in the charming Côtes du Rhône Villages of Seguret. RP: 87-89/100

Domaine de Mourchon Séguret 'Tradition' Côtes du Rhône Villages 1998 Fully mature, soft and spicy RP: 86/100

Domaine de Mourchon Séguret 'Tradition' Côtes du Rhône Villages 1999 Mature, spicy red. Drinking superbly

Xavier Vignon Rouge Côtes du Rhône 2004 Full and fruity red Côtes du Rhône that punches well above its weight. GH: Coup de Cœur

Xavier Vignon 'Xavier Rouge' ('Debut') VDT NV Red, rich, complex and oaked - a real head-turner. 92/100 (Winewritersextra.com)

Domaine des Anges Rouge Côtes du Ventoux 2005 Full and fruity red, far better than most Côtes du Rhône wines.

Domaine de Mourchon Séguret 'Tradition' Côtes du Rhône Villages 2005 Classic Côtes du Rhône Villages in a modern style. WS: 90/100