Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Rouge 2016

The Domaine Alain Graillot has now been given two étoilés (stars) and become the highest rated Crozes Domaine in France’s leading wine guide, Revue du Vin de France’s Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France. Not that anyone truly needed this confirmation! It does however confirm the great work being done by Alain’s sons, Maxime and Antoine, who are now their father’s right and left arms. With an average vine age of 40+ years, the Graillot terroirs are now humming … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage

Domaine Saint Clair Croze Hermitage Etincelle 2016

100% Syrah (or Shiraz). This full bodied wine is perfect for pairing with meat stew and some spicy asian dishes.

Expect a terrrific array of beautiful red fruits and violet aromas, combined with a good color intensity and tannins presence. The palate is fresh and well balanced, delivering excellent fruti weight without tipping into the overtyly rich spectrum.

Precise and balanced, with time ahead for those that care to wait.

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage

Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 'Parallele 45' 2015

Jaboulet has long been regarded as one of the world's great wine estates. From Hermitage in the Rhone Valley, this wine speaks to the estate's enduring commitment to produce one of the best value Cotes du Rhone there is. All fruit is from estate vineyards, some of which is declassified fruit usually destined for more premium wines. This is 60% grenache and 40% shiraz. Made in a style to be enjoyed young. A vibrant wine, with a lovely fruit purity … more

Country: France
Region: Rhone Valley
Sub Region: Crozes-Hermitage