Rhone, France

Based in the village of Chavanay, Phillipe and Lionel Faury produce excellent wine. La Gloriette comes from 35yr old vines of 100% Syrah with a small amount of wood ageing. A deep, spicy nose with a textured, succulent palate.

We have long admired the wines of Chabonniere, a rich and succulent style! A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre with rich, dense fruit, spice and weight.

Domaine de la Charbonniere is a 12ha site and a awonderful domaine. áThis Blanc is a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Clairette and is full of delicious, broad, white fruit.á

Sourced from the single vineyard in the village of Seguret in the Rhone Valley. 90% Grenache and 10% Syrah. 15 months in French oak. Brilliant, powerful, plump, spicy fruit.

The Bruniers are one of the foremost names in the Rhone and they purchased Les Pallieres in 1998. A Blend of 90% Grenache, 5% Mouvedre and 5% Clairette from high terraces. Stunning, dense, spicy, powerful Rhone.

Telegramme is a blend of mostly Grenache with Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsault sourced from young vines of Vieux Telegraphe and domaine La Roquette. The result is an early drinking wine of vibrant cherry fruit.

An excellent chateau in an excellent vintage, makes for an excellent wine. Deep, dark, gamey nose with superb, deep, cakey palate of ripe fruit and texture.

A magnificent Condrieu from terraces above the violate of Chavannay. 100% Viognier with 9 months in barrique on its lees. A perfect nose of peaches and apricorpts with a palate of concentrated, oily, peachy fruit. Stunning!

The Montez family produces fine Cote Rotie from the Cote Blonde. Syrah and Viognier cofermented produces a brilliant, fragrance, with a rich, ripe, dark palate of succulent, savoury fruit.

Bernard Fauries wonderful Hermitage is recommended by Hugh Johnson for the purity of its fruit. 100% Syrah on granite, with magical fruit and savoury nuances.