France - Rhone (5)

Vacqueyras Remy Ferbras (75 cl), €20.00

This Vacqueyras comes from a selection of the most characteristic soils of Vacqueyras sandstone limestone. Deep brilliant red colour, intense and complex aromas of ripe red fruits, spices and leather, with hints of roasted notes. To be served with roast lamb, game and casseroles. Also perfect with mature cheese. To be serve at room temperature.

Chateauneuf De Pape Remy Ferbras (75 cl), €30.00

This rich Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre and comes from old, low yielding vines grown on sparse boulder covered soils around the ancient village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This wine is packed classic spicy aromas, black and red fruit flavours and a long smoky finish.

Cotes Du Rhone Andre Goichot (75 cl), €11.99

Location and terroir Over 200 km, between Vienne and Avignon, the Rhone Valley has the largest regional appellation after Bordeaux, it is also one of the oldest controlled designations of origin. It extends over 163 municipalities divided between six departments (Rhône, Loire, Drôme, Ardèche, Gard and Vaucluse). Our Côtes du Rhône is made with Young vines (less than 20 years old) located in the Vacqueyras appellation area from Stony soil composed of blue marls. Vinification/Aging The grapes are destemmed and vinified in stainless-steel vats for about 10 month revealing all the freshness and subtlety of his aromas. Grapes are: 55% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre and 35% Syrah. Tasting The robe is clear, ruby, and bright with darker colour reflect due to the Syrah. On the nose reminiscent of small red fruits, with animal or spicy notes or aromas of ripe fruit. It has well-structured but supple tannins. One of our favourite wines at the House of Goichot. Soft, easy drinking red in the classic style wich to us is red and blackberry fruit with a dusting of spice and chocolate notes. Perfect to drink on its own due to the soft warm style but a lovely match for anything from home made burgers to cold meat platters and classic roasts.

Gigondas Remy Ferbras (75 cl), €18.00

This Gigondas grows on a rocky argillaceous limestone terroir, to allow the best expression of Grenache , Syrah and Mourvèdre. The classic vinification preserves the authenticity and elegance of this wine. To be served with roast lamb, game and casseroles. Also perfect with mature cheese. To be served at room temperature.

St Joseph Les Challeys (75 cl), €28.00

Delas was founded in 1835, in the heart of the renowned vineyards of the Northern Rhone. The company produces wines with the utmost care, each being an excellent example of its terroir and grape variety. The Delas wines are reputed for their flavors, concentration and complexity.